About Wisconsin Recorded Documents

Recorded documents in Wisconsin — deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, UCC filings, military discharges, and plats — are filed with the County Register of Deeds under Wis. Stat. ch. 706. Each of Wisconsin's 72 county Registers operates an online index, many through Landshark, Tapestry, or county-hosted systems.

Wisconsin Recorded Documents

County Records

Barron County
Official Free
Subscription-based access to Barron County Register of Deeds land records. Click on "Tapestry" to start.
🌐 barroncountywi.gov
Dodge County
Official Free
Dodge County recorded real estate documents. First register with LandShark, then search by grantor/grantee, document number, or legal description.
🌐 co.dodge.wi.gov
Florence County
Official Free
Florence County land records, permits, and other documents are available through this web portal. Search by parcel number, owner, address, permit number, or document type.
🌐 florencecountywi.com
Grant County
Official Free
The username and password is - public. Login and click on the Document tab to search Grant County land records for recorded documents such as mortgages, deeds, liens, judgments, lis pendens, affidavits, veterans discharges, and more.
🌐 landrecords.co.grant.wi.gov
Jefferson County
Official Free
Choose short term access to Jefferson County Register of Deeds record with Tapestry or sign up with Laredo for subscription access.
🌐 jeffersoncountywi.gov
Kenosha County
Official Free
Register with this LandShark service to search for Kenosha County recorded documents (deeds, liens, mortgages, etc.) by grantor/grantee, document number or legal description.
🌐 realestate.kenoshacountywi.gov
Kewaunee County
Official Free
Register an Escrow Contract with the Kewaunee County Register of Deeds & Land Information Office to search recorded documents.
🌐 kewauneeco.org
Menominee County
Official Free
Menominee County Register of Deeds. Follow the instructions and log in as a guest to search for recorded documents. Minimal information given, actual document copies requires subscription and fee.
🌐 menomineecounty.com
Oconto County
Official Free
Find recorded documents in Oconto County by grantor, grantee, document number, or legal description. Includes land records, mortgages, liens, deeds, and other documents. Required free registration.
🌐 landshark.co.oconto.wi.us
Outagamie County
Official Free
Register for free with LandShark and search for Outagamie County recorded documents, including mortgages, deeds, liens, and more,
🌐 outagamie.gov
Recorded Documents | 22 Counties
Official Free
From their page, select the Search button, then choose Wisconsin and a county name. Then search land records and other recorded documents by name, doc number or type, date range. Includes 22 counties in Wisconsin. Requires registration and fees.
🌐 tapestry.fidlar.com
Sauk County
Official Free
Sauk County Register of deeds recorded documents from LandShark and archived Grantor / Grantee index.
🌐 co.sauk.wi.us
Shawano County
Official Free
Register with LandShark to search Shawano County Register of Deeds land records filed since March 1995.
🌐 co.shawano.wi.us
Vernon County
Official Free
Find Vernon County land records data, including property records, tax liens, permits, and more. Search by permit number, document type, parcel owner, parcel number, address, etc.
🌐 vernoncountywi.gov
Washington County
Official Free
Use this LandShark service to access Washington County Register of Deeds land records. Use the link provided for Occasional LandShark users to search real estate documents since 1945 and computer tract index since March 1998.
🌐 washcowisco.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Wisconsin?

County Recorder, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, or Circuit Court Clerk depending on state.

Can I search recorded documents online for free?

Most counties offer free name and document-number search; certified copies require a fee.

How far back do online records go?

Modern indices typically reach 1970s–1990s; older instruments often require in-person search.

Are mortgage payoff documents public?

Filed satisfactions and releases are public; original loan terms are not in the recorded copy.