Door County

• Door County Register of Deeds office, also at 421 Nebraska Street, maintains all land records, real estate transactions, and recorded documents.

The with the Door County Circuit Court serves Door County, Wisconsin and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Wisconsin online court portal.

Door County Circuit Court 1201 S. Duluth Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: 920-746-2200 Fax: 920-746-2299 Jurisdiction: Civil Cases over $10,000, Felony Criminal Cases, Family, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims up to $5,000, Traffic

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• The inmate lookup system is updated regularly and provides public access to booking information.
• To request arrest records in Door County, individuals should submit a written public records request to the Sheriff's Office or the specific municipal police department that made the arrest.
• Requests should include the subject's name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of the incident.
• Response time for public records requests typically ranges from a few days to two weeks, depending on the complexity of the request.
• Fees may apply for copies and staff time for extensive searches.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• For more detailed records or certified copies of documents, requests must be made directly to Door County Clerk of Circuit Court office at the courthouse.
• Fees for certified copies are established by Wisconsin Statutes §814.61(10) and typically include $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

• Door County offers online access to land records through the Laredo system, which provides free public searching of recorded documents.
• The online database typically includes documents recorded from the mid-1980s to present, with earlier records available through in-person research or by contacting the Register of Deeds office directly.
• Door County provides an online Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping portal that allows users to search parcel information, view aerial photography, examine property boundaries, and access assessment data.
• The GIS system is available through Door County website and provides valuable information for property research.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested from the Register of Deeds office.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate is $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Death certificates are also available through Door County Register of Deeds office, with the same fee structure ($20.00 for the first copy, $3.00 for additional copies).
• Processing time for vital records requests typically ranges from one to two weeks.
• Couples must apply in person, provide valid identification, and pay the required fee.
• Marriage certificates documenting completed marriages are available from the Register of Deeds office.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The database includes entity name, registration date, status, registered agent, principal office address, and filing history.
• Fictitious name registrations (doing business as/DBA) in Wisconsin are filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and can be searched through the same online system.
• Door County businesses may also need to register with Door County Clerk for local business licenses or permits depending on the type of business activity.