Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Milwaukee County are typically available through the Milwaukee County or serving short-term sentences. You can visit their official website to access the inmate search tool, which may include booking photos. For more detailed requests, you may need to contact the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office directly.

To obtain a criminal background check in Milwaukee County, you need to contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Crime Information Bureau. They provide a service called 'Wisconsin Online Record Check System' (WORCS) for conducting background checks. You can access this service online and request a background check using the individual's name and date of birth.

You can look up sex offenders in Milwaukee County by accessing the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The registry is available online and allows you to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. This tool provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their offenses and current status.

Voter registration in Milwaukee County can be completed online at myvote.wi.gov up to 20 days before any election, or you can register in person at your municipal clerk's office or at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. The City of Milwaukee Election Commission and other municipal clerks throughout the county process registrations and can assist with questions at (414) 286-3491 for Milwaukee residents. Wisconsin also offers early in-person absentee voting beginning two weeks before Election Day, during which you can register and vote at the same time. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a Wisconsin resident for at least 28 days.

Property records in Milwaukee County are maintained by the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds and are available free online through the Mix system at mix.fidlar.com (search for Milwaukee). You can search by owner name, address, or legal description to find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from 1975 to present. For property tax information and assessments, visit the Assessment and GIS Data Portal at county.milwaukee.gov where you can view parcel maps, tax history, and assessment values. For certified copies of documents, contact the Register of Deeds at (414) 278-4040 or visit Room 103 of the Courthouse at 901 North 9th Street.

Birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Milwaukee County can be requested from the State Vital Records Office at 2500 West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215, phone (414) 278-3511. Certified copies cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You must be an eligible person (the subject, parent, legal guardian, or person with direct and tangible interest) and provide valid photo ID. Processing takes a few minutes for in-person requests or 2-4 weeks for mail requests. You can also order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees, or request from the Wisconsin Department of State Vital Records Office in Madison.

Business entity records for corporations, LLCs, and trade names registered in Wisconsin are available free through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Business Entity Search at www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch. For local business licenses within the City of Milwaukee, contact the License Division at City Hall, 200 East Wells Street, or call (414) 286-2238. The Milwaukee County Clerk at (414) 278-4067 handles certain county vendor registrations. Each municipality in Milwaukee County may have separate licensing requirements, so contact your local city or village clerk for specific business license information in communities outside the City of Milwaukee.