Racine County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Racine County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Racine County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access through their official website or upon request at their office located at 717 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. It's advisable to check their online portal or contact them directly for the most current procedures and availability.

To obtain a criminal background check in Racine County, Wisconsin, you can use the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB). The CIB provides an online portal for requesting background checks. You may visit the Racine County Clerk of Courts for local records or guidance on the process.

To look up sex offenders in Racine County, Wisconsin, you can use the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This online registry is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

Voter registration in Racine County is managed by the Racine County Clerk's Office and can be completed online at myvote.wi.gov up to 20 days before any election. Wisconsin also offers same-day registration at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence such as a utility bill, bank statement, or Wisconsin driver's license with current address. You can check your registration status, find your polling location, and request absentee ballots through the MyVote Wisconsin portal. For questions, contact the Clerk at (262) 636-3121.

Property records in Racine County are maintained by the Register of Deeds Office at 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, and are accessible online through the county's Mix land records system and GIS mapping portal at racinecounty.com. You can search for free by property owner name, address, or parcel number to find recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and property tax assessment information. The Property Listing & Tax Office provides assessment data, building characteristics, and tax payment history through the online GIS system. For certified copies of documents, contact the Register of Deeds at (262) 636-3208; fees are $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Racine County are available through the Racine County Register of Deeds Office at 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403, phone (262) 636-3208. Certified copies cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record. You must provide valid photo ID and prove you have a direct and tangible interest (immediate family, legal representative, or court order). In-person requests are processed immediately; mail requests take 1-2 weeks. Alternatively, you can order from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office online at vitalrecords.dhfs.wisconsin.gov, which takes 2-4 weeks for processing.

Business records in Racine County can be found through multiple sources depending on the type of license. For trade names and DBA filings, contact the Racine County Clerk's Office at (262) 636-3121 or visit 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine. For incorporated businesses, LLCs, and other formal entities, search the free Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions database at corporationsearch.wiscrs.net. Professional licenses are searchable through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at online.drl.wi.gov. Municipal business licenses may require contacting individual city or village clerk offices within Racine County, and building permits are handled by Racine County Planning & Development at (262) 636-3250.