Dodge County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Dodge County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their public records request process. Some booking photos might be available online through the Sheriff's Office website or through third-party websites that aggregate such data.

To obtain a criminal background check in Dodge County, Wisconsin, you can request it through the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. Locally, you may also contact the Dodge County Clerk of Courts for guidance on accessing any county-specific criminal records. The process typically involves submitting a request form and paying a fee for the background check service.

You can look up sex offenders in Dodge County, Wisconsin, by visiting the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This online database is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides information about registered sex offenders in the state. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within Dodge County.

You can register to vote in Dodge County through multiple methods: online at myvote.wi.gov (the state's official election website), in person at the Dodge County Clerk's office at 127 E. Oak Street in Juneau, at your local municipal clerk's office, or at your polling place on Election Day. The deadline for pre-Election Day registration is 5:00 PM on the Wednesday before the election, though Wisconsin does allow same-day registration at the polls with proof of residence. You can also request an absentee ballot through myvote.wi.gov if you prefer to vote by mail, with requests due by 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day.

Property records in Dodge County can be searched through the Dodge County Register of Deeds office at 127 E. Oak Street in Juneau (920) 386-3750) or online at dodgecountywi.gov. The county provides a free online GIS mapping system where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view property boundaries, ownership, assessed values, and recorded documents. For official certified copies of deeds, mortgages, or other recorded instruments, contact the Register of Deeds office directly; certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Dodge County since October 1907 are available through the Dodge County Clerk's office at 127 E. Oak Street, Room 109, Juneau, Wisconsin 53039 (920) 386-3600). You must provide valid photo identification and prove your direct and tangible interest in the record (applicant must be the person named, parent, legal guardian, or other authorized individual under Wisconsin Statute §69.20). The fee is $20.00 for the first certified copy and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record. Requests can be made in person for immediate service or by mail with processing typically taking 2-4 weeks; for births and deaths occurring elsewhere in Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin Vital Records Office or order online through VitalChek.

Business records in Dodge County can be found through several sources depending on the type of business. For corporations, LLCs, and trade names (DBAs) registered in Wisconsin, use the free Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions business search at corporations.wi.gov. For local business licenses and permits, contact the Dodge County Clerk at (920) 386-3600 or the clerk's office in the specific municipality where the business operates. Building permits and zoning information for unincorporated areas are handled by the Dodge County Planning and Development Department at (920) 386-3700, while cities like Beaver Dam, Mayville, and Waupun maintain their own building inspection and licensing departments.