Hollandale, Wisconsin Public Records

In addition to the Hollandale, Iowa County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within the county. The Dodgeville Police Department, Mineral Point Police Department, and Barneveld Police Department are key agencies responsible for law enforcement in their respective cities. These departments handle local policing duties, including traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and community outreach. They coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations that cross jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring comprehensive law enforcement coverage throughout the county.

The Iowa County Jail, located in Dodgeville, is the primary detention facility for individuals arrested in the county. The booking process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and documenting personal information of the arrestees. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees. Visitation rules are specific to the facility and generally require scheduling in advance. The bond and bail process follows Wisconsin state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees pending court appearances.

Hollandale residents are served by the Iowa County Circuit Court, which is part of Wisconsin's unified court system and located at the Iowa County Courthouse, 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533; phone (608) 935-0394. The Iowa County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations), civil lawsuits, family law matters (divorce, custody, child support, paternity), probate and estate proceedings, small claims actions (disputes under $10,000), juvenile cases, and mental health commitments. Wisconsin operates a unified court system with circuit courts serving as the trial courts of general jurisdiction; there are no separate municipal courts or justice courts for Hollandale. Court records for Iowa County can be searched online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) system at https://wcca.wicourts.gov, a free statewide database providing case information including party names, case numbers, charges or causes of action, hearing dates, judgments, and case status. The WCCA system includes both civil and criminal cases dating back several decades, though very old records may require in-person research at the Clerk of Circuit Court's office. To obtain certified copies of court documents, judgments, or case files, requests must be made to the Iowa County Clerk of Circuit Court at the Dodgeville courthouse address. Fees for certified copies are typically $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, though fees may vary by document type. Divorce decrees, judgment records, and probate files are maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court and are public unless specifically sealed by court order. Access to certain sensitive records, such as juvenile cases and certain family law matters, is restricted by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 801 and court rules.

Criminal records in Iowa County encompass felony, misdemeanor, traffic violations, and sex offender registry information. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office and local police departments maintain these records. Background checks can be conducted through the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Crime Information Bureau, which provides statewide criminal history information. The Wisconsin Bureau of Investigation also assists in maintaining a comprehensive database for law enforcement and public access. These records are crucial for legal proceedings, employment screenings, and public safety.

Arrest records in Iowa County are maintained by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office. These records include details such as the date of arrest, charges, and personal information of the arrestee. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The Wisconsin Open Records Law governs the accessibility of these records, ensuring transparency and public access to information. Arrest records are an important part of the criminal justice process and are used for background checks and legal proceedings.

Property and land records for Hollandale are maintained by Iowa County offices in Dodgeville. The Iowa County Assessor's Office, located at 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533 (phone 608-935-0398), maintains property tax assessment records for all parcels in the county, including those within Hollandale village limits. The Assessor's Office website at www.iowacounty.org/assessor provides online access to property information including parcel numbers, owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values (land and improvement values), property classifications, acreage, and assessment history. The online property search tool allows searches by owner name, address, or parcel identification number. Iowa County also maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel viewer accessible through the county website, which provides interactive mapping with property boundaries, tax information, zoning designations, and aerial imagery. For recorded land documents—including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property title—residents must contact the Iowa County Register of Deeds, located at 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533; phone (608) 935-0397. The Register of Deeds office maintains an index of all recorded documents dating back to Iowa County's formation in 1829. Many recent recorded documents are available for free searching and viewing online through the Iowa County land records portal at https://iowa.wi.govsolutions.us. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, date range, or legal description. Document images can typically be viewed and printed at no charge, though certified copies require payment of statutory fees ($5.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page). Recording new documents requires payment of recording fees based on the number of pages and document type, as established by Wisconsin Statutes §59.43.

Hollandale's economy is predominantly agricultural, reflecting its location in southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless Area, a region known for dairy farming, crop production, and rural landscapes. The village and surrounding Town of Arena are characterized by family-operated dairy farms, beef cattle operations, and grain farms producing corn and soybeans. Local employment opportunities within Hollandale itself are limited due to the village's small population of approximately 300 residents, with most workers commuting to nearby communities for employment. Major employers in the broader region include the River Valley School District (headquartered in Spring Green, about 12 miles east), which serves Hollandale students and provides teaching and administrative jobs; manufacturing facilities in Dodgeville (county seat, 10 miles southwest); and retail, healthcare, and service businesses in nearby Dodgeville and Spring Green. The Lands' End corporate campus in Dodgeville, approximately 10 miles from Hollandale, is one of Iowa County's largest employers, providing distribution and corporate jobs. Agriculture remains the economic backbone, with many Hollandale residents engaged in farming or farm-related businesses such as equipment sales, feed suppliers, and agricultural services. The median household income for rural Iowa County communities like Hollandale tends to be lower than Wisconsin's state median but reflects stable, land-based wealth. Hollandale's economy benefits from its proximity to U.S. Highway 14 and State Highway 23, providing access to Madison markets approximately 50 miles east. Tourism related to the scenic Driftless Area, including visitors to nearby Governor Dodge State Park and the Wisconsin River valley, provides some seasonal economic activity, though Hollandale itself has minimal tourist infrastructure. The village maintains a quiet, stable economic character with limited growth but strong agricultural roots and community cohesion.

Hollandale, Wisconsin does not maintain its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for the village are provided by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1610 County Road IG, Dodgeville, WI 53533. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (608) 935-3314, and their website is www.iowacounty.org/sheriff. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol duties, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response throughout unincorporated areas of Iowa County and municipalities without their own police departments, including Hollandale. Residents can request copies of incident reports, accident reports, and case records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, either in person at the Dodgeville headquarters or by written request. Wisconsin law enforcement records are subject to Wisconsin Statutes §19.36(10), which allows for inspection of arrest records, incident reports, and investigative records with some exceptions for ongoing investigations and sensitive information. Arrest and jail booking information for Iowa County is available through the Iowa County Jail inmate roster, accessible online at the Sheriff's Office website. The online roster typically displays current inmates' names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and housing location within the jail facility at 1610 County Road IG. Historical booking records and mugshots may require a formal public records request. For state-level criminal history and background checks, the Wisconsin Department of Justice maintains a crime information bureau accessible at https://recordcheck.doj.wi.gov. Requests must specify the custodian of records, describe the requested material with reasonable specificity, and may incur copying fees as outlined in Wisconsin Statutes §19.35(3).

Vital records for Hollandale residents are managed at both county and state levels depending on the record type and date. Birth and death certificates occurring in Wisconsin since October 1, 1907 are maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Vital Records Office, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659; phone 608-266-1371; website https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords. Birth certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and can be ordered online through the state's VitalChek system at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/order.htm, by mail, or in person at the Madison office. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and proof of direct and tangible interest (parent, legal guardian, adult subject of the record, or legal representative). Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail, with expedited service available for additional fees. Death certificates are also available from the state Vital Records Office for the same $20.00 fee with similar eligibility requirements. For more immediate access, certified copies of recent birth and death records (within the last two years) can sometimes be obtained from the Iowa County Register of Deeds office at 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533; phone (608) 935-0397, though the state office maintains the official archive. Marriage licenses are issued by the Iowa County Clerk's Office at the Iowa County Courthouse, 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533; phone (608) 935-0398. The marriage license fee in Wisconsin is $110.00, with the license valid for 30 days from issuance. Marriage records, once filed after the ceremony, become public records accessible through the Register of Deeds. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Iowa County Clerk of Circuit Court at the same courthouse address; these can be searched through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access system and certified copies obtained from the Clerk for statutory fees. Wisconsin vital records less than 100 years old have restricted access limited to eligible requesters as defined by Wisconsin Statutes §69.20-69.24.

Business licensing and registration for Hollandale involves village, county, and state agencies depending on the business type. The Village of Hollandale may require certain business licenses or permits for operations within village limits; inquiries should be directed to the Village Clerk at Hollandale Village Hall, PO Box 128, Hollandale, WI 53544; phone (608) 967-2735. Village requirements typically apply to businesses with physical locations in Hollandale and may include annual license fees and zoning compliance. For businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name, Wisconsin requires registration of a trade name (doing business as or DBA) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Trade name registrations can be searched and filed online at https://www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch/Search.aspx, with registration fees of $15.00 for individuals or $25.00 for corporations/LLCs. Trade name registrations are valid for five years and must be renewed. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Corporation Section, at the same search portal. The online database allows free searches of business entity names, registered agents, principal office addresses, formation dates, status (active, dissolved, revoked), and officers/managers. Formation fees vary by entity type: $170 for LLCs, $100 for corporations, with annual report fees required to maintain good standing. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements and lien searches for business property are also filed with and searchable through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at https://www.wdfi.org/uccsearch. Property tax information for commercial properties in Hollandale can be researched through the Iowa County Assessor's online database at www.iowacounty.org/assessor, which includes assessed values and property classifications for all parcels including commercial and industrial properties. Certain business types may require additional licenses from Iowa County or state regulatory agencies, such as food service licenses from the Iowa County Health Department (608-930-9870) or professional licenses from Wisconsin state boards.

Hollandale voters are served by the Iowa County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The Iowa County Clerk is located at 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533; phone (608) 935-0398; website www.iowacounty.org/county-clerk. Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at https://myvote.wi.gov, the state's centralized voter information portal operated by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Voter registration deadlines in Wisconsin require online or mail registration to be completed no later than 20 days before an election; however, Wisconsin also allows same-day voter registration at the polls on Election Day or during in-person absentee voting periods, provided the voter brings proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other document showing current name and address. Hollandale, as an incorporated village, holds municipal elections for Village Board trustees and Village President (similar to a mayor). Village elections are typically held on the spring general election date (first Tuesday in April) in odd-numbered years. The next regular village election for Hollandale will occur in April 2025, with positions subject to the village's staggered election schedule. Hollandale residents vote at their assigned polling place, which can be located using the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov by entering a residential address. The site provides polling place addresses, hours (typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM), and sample ballots. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Hollandale and Iowa County voters will decide several significant races. Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (Senator Tammy Baldwin was reelected in 2024 and Senator Ron Johnson's term runs through 2028), but the gubernatorial election will be held, with Governor Tony Evers' current term expiring in January 2027. All Wisconsin State Assembly seats (99 districts) are up for election every two years, including the Assembly district covering Hollandale (currently part of the 51st Assembly District). Half of the Wisconsin State Senate seats (odd-numbered districts) will also be on the 2026 ballot, depending on Hollandale's specific Senate district boundaries. County-level offices on the November 2026 ballot will include Iowa County Board supervisors (elected from county districts), and potentially county constitutional officers such as Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Coroner, and District Attorney, depending on term schedules. In the November 2024 presidential election, Iowa County reported voter turnout of approximately 72%, with total votes cast around 16,000 out of roughly 22,000 registered voters, reflecting Wisconsin's status as a competitive swing state. Wisconsin's absentee voting system allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without providing an excuse. Absentee ballot requests can be made online through the MyVote Wisconsin portal at https://myvote.wi.gov, where voters can request ballots be mailed to their address. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the municipal clerk (Village Clerk for Hollandale, or the Iowa County Clerk for county elections) no later than 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day. Voters can also vote absentee in person at the county clerk's office or designated municipal locations during the in-person absentee voting period, which begins two weeks before each election. Wisconsin election records that are public include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties under Wisconsin Statutes §6.36), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at https://cfis.wi.gov), candidate nomination papers and declarations of candidacy, and precinct-by-precinct election results (available from the county clerk and published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://elections.wi.gov). Voter history (whether a person voted in a particular election, but not how they voted) is also considered public information in Wisconsin and can be obtained through public records requests to the county clerk.