How to Search Portage County Records (Start Here)
Portage County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Portage County Assessor's office for assessed value, tax class, and parcel details.
- Statewide criminal-record search availability varies by state. For Wisconsin, contact the state police or bureau of investigation.
In Wisconsin, property ownership and document history may be split across the county recorder/clerk and the assessor. Search both if you need both records.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
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Portage County Cold Cases - Crime Stoppers
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View this listing of unsolved crimes in Portage County from 2003 through the present year. Information includes crime date, crime location and available details.
Jail & Inmate Records
Portage County Warrants
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Provided by Portgage County, Wisconsin Sheriff: Browse or search by name, this list of persons with active warrants.
Recorded Documents
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Click on "Tapestry" in the left-hand column to search Portage Cou8nty Register of Deeds land records.
Property & Tax Records
Portage County Property Tax Records
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Portage County property tax database. Includes municipalities of Stevens Point, Alban, Almond, Amherst, Belmont, Buena Vista, Carson, Dewey, Eau Pleine, Grant, Hull, Lanark, Linwood, New Hope, Pine Grove, Plover, Sharon Stockton, Amherst Junction, Milladore, Nelsonville, Park Ri
Portage County Property | GIS
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Use the interactive map to search for Portage County, WI property records or search by parcel number or address.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Portage County Burial Records
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Search this database of burials in Portage County Wisconsin by name, date and/or cemetery .
Portage County Obituary Index 1872-Present
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Search Portage County/Stevens Point, Wisconsin area obituaries by name, date or keyword, or browse by name. Gives paper, date, and page number for the obituary. Site also includes information on how to order a copy of the obituary.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Portage County Board and Committee calendar, Agendas, and Minutes.
Portage County Census Indexes
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Search the Portage County, Wisconsin census index for the years 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1900 by name, township and/or year to view corresponding info, age and census page.
Portage County Home Page
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Home page and official government website for Portage County, Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Portage County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Portage County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Portage County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Portage County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Portage County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Portage County records available online? ▼
Online access in Portage County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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