Shawano County

• The Register of Deeds office operates within the courthouse complex, maintaining land records and property documents.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Wisconsin Statutes § 19.32-19.39 (Wisconsin Public Records Law), arrest records are generally considered public documents that can be requested from the arresting agency.
• Written requests should specify the records sought and can be submitted to the appropriate law enforcement agency's records division.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the jail's online inmate lookup system or by requesting them directly from the Sheriff's Office records department.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and booking documents, typically ranging from $0.25 to $1.00 per page under Wisconsin's public records fee structure.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Shawano County Clerk of Circuit Court maintains the official court records and can provide certified copies of court documents for a fee, typically $5.00 for certification plus copying costs.
• The Register in Probate handles estate matters, guardianships, and mental health commitments, with offices integrated within the Circuit Court Clerk's operations.
• Fees for document copies are established by Wisconsin Statutes § 814.61.

• The Register of Deeds charges recording fees as established by Wisconsin Statutes § 59.43, with standard documents typically costing $30.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5.00 for certification plus $2.00 per page.
• Requests for bulk data or specialized property reports should be directed to the appropriate office with advance notice and may incur additional fees for staff time and materials.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Only authorized individuals may request certified copies of vital records, including the person named on the record (if of legal age), parents, legal guardians, children, spouses, and legal representatives.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Shawano County Clerk's office at 311 North Main Street, phone, with a fee of $110.00 and a six-day waiting period after application before the license is valid.
• Certified copies of marriage records can be obtained from the same office for $20.00.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the Wisconsin state system or authorized vendors such as VitalChek, with additional service fees applying for expedited processing and credit card transactions.

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

• This free online tool allows searches by business name, registered agent, or registration number and provides information on business status, registered office, officers, and filing history.
• Businesses operating in Shawano County must also register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for sales tax permits if selling tangible goods; this can be completed online at www.revenue.wi.gov.