Pepin County

• The Register of Deeds office, also at the courthouse, maintains all land and property records for Pepin County.
• Pepin Municipal Assessor's office provides property assessment and taxation services.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office, either in person or by mail.
• Response time for public records requests typically ranges from several days to two weeks depending on the complexity of the request.

Arrest Records

• Requests for these records are processed under state regulations, for public access and public access to information.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Wisconsin state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees upon payment of bail, which can be arranged through the jail's administrative office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Clerk of Circuit Court office maintains physical case files and can provide certified copies of court documents for a fee, typically $1.25 per page plus a certification fee.
• Filing fees vary by case type, with civil filing fees generally around $195 for standard actions and small claims fees at approximately $95 for claims under $10,000.

• Wisconsin law requires that documents affecting real property be recorded with the Register of Deeds to provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers and creditors.
• Recording fees are established by Wisconsin Statute 59.43 and typically include a base fee plus per-page charges.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Register of Deeds for a fee, typically $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, plus certification fees.
• Abstract and title searches are commonly performed at the Register of Deeds office by title companies, attorneys, and individual property owners researching chain of title.

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 or death certificate is typically $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time, as established by Wisconsin Statute 69.22.
• Certified copies generally require 1-2 weeks for processing when requested by mail, or immediate issuance if requested in person and the record is readily available.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Pepin County Clerk's office with a fee of approximately $106, and Wisconsin has no waiting period or blood test requirement, though the license is valid for 30 days from issuance.
• Online ordering of certified vital records is available through the state's authorized vendor VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though additional service fees apply.
• Requesters must provide proper identification and proof of eligibility to receive restricted vital records under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 69.

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

• The registration fee is typically around $30 and must be renewed every five years under Wisconsin law.