Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these records through their official website or in person at their office located at 1201 S Spring St, Port Washington, WI. You can also contact them at (262) 284-7172 for more details on accessing mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, you need to contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. The bureau provides background checks through their online portal. Locally, you may also inquire at the Ozaukee County Clerk of Courts for guidance on obtaining background checks specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, by accessing the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides an online search tool for locating registered sex offenders in the area. The registry is available to the public and can be accessed through the department's official website.

Voter registration in Ozaukee County is handled through the County Clerk's office and individual municipal clerks. Wisconsin residents can register online at myvote.wi.gov up to 20 days before an election, or register in person at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. You can also register in person at the Ozaukee County Clerk's office at 1201 South Spring Street, Port Washington, or at any municipal clerk's office in the county. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted through the MyVote Wisconsin portal or by contacting your municipal clerk directly.

Property records in Ozaukee County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office at 1201 South Spring Street, Port Washington, phone (262) 284-8230. The county provides free online access to recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats through the Mix Land Records system at www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/registerofdeeds. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the county's Property Listing database and GIS mapping portal at gis.co.Port Washington.wi.us. Certified copies can be requested in person or by mail for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Ozaukee County are available from the Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division, at 1201 South Spring Street, Port Washington, WI 53074, phone (262) 284-8230. Certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies ordered at the same time. In-person requests are processed immediately during business hours, while mail requests take 5-10 business days. You can also order through the Wisconsin Department of State Vital Records Office or online via VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for an additional fee.

Business records in Ozaukee County can be accessed through several sources depending on the type of business. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs) are filed with the Ozaukee County Clerk's office at (262) 284-8110. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions' free online database at www.wdfi.org. Local business licenses and permits may be maintained by individual municipalities, while building permits and zoning approvals are handled by the Ozaukee County Planning Department at (262) 284-8257 for unincorporated areas.