Bayfield County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office. The office is responsible for maintaining these records and may provide access through their official website or in person at 615 2nd Avenue East, Washburn, WI 54891. You should contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (715) 373-6300 to inquire about the availability of an online portal or the procedure for obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, you can request a check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. Locally, you may also contact the Bayfield County Clerk of Court for guidance on accessing court records that may be part of a background check. The Clerk's office is located at 117 East 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891, and can be reached at (715) 373-6108.

You can look up sex offenders in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, by using the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides a searchable online database. By visiting the official website, you can search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within Bayfield County.

Voter registration in Bayfield County is handled through the Bayfield County Clerk's office at (715) 373-6100 and municipal clerks in each community. Wisconsin residents can register online at myvote.wi.gov up to 20 days before an election, or in person at their municipal clerk's office or polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted through the MyVote portal or by contacting your municipal clerk.

Property records in Bayfield County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office at 117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891, phone (715) 373-6105. The county offers online access to land records through its Land Records search system, accessible via www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov, where you can search recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Property tax and assessment information is available through the Municipal Assessor's office and the online GIS mapping application. Most searches are free, though printing or downloading documents may require fees or subscription.

Birth and death certificates for events in Bayfield County are available from the Wisconsin Department of State Vital Records Office at P.O. Box 309, Madison, WI 53701-0309, phone 608-266-1371. Certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You can order online through VitalChek at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords or submit a mail request with proper identification and proof of eligibility. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks for standard requests, with expedited service available for an additional fee.

Business records in Bayfield County can be accessed through multiple sources. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions database at www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch. Local business registrations and DBA (fictitious name) filings are maintained by the Bayfield County Clerk at (715) 373-6100. Professional licenses are searchable through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at licensesearch.wi.gov. For specific local licensing requirements, contact the County Clerk or the Bayfield County Zoning Department at (715) 373-6181.