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Shell Lake at a glance
- County
- Washburn County
- County seat
- Shell Lake
- Population
- 1,371
- Washburn County population
- 16,623
- Local records
- Washburn County offices
- ZIP codes
- 54871
About Shell Lake public records
Shell Lake, a place of 1,371 people, is the seat of Washburn County, so most county offices are in Shell Lake itself. The town keeps its own council and business records. See our Washburn County page for every county office.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Shell Lake
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
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What is on record in Shell Lake
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Past producers, now closed
- 3
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 3 mine sites inside the city or town limits: 3 past producers, now closed. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Wisconsin has no coal AML program; the old lead and zinc workings are in the southwest counties.
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Named workings recorded in Shell Lake
Wisconsin abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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How do I register to vote in Shell Lake, Wisconsin?
Voter registration in Wisconsin is run by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, and the municipal clerk keeps the roll for Shell Lake. You can register online, by mail or in person. Online and mail registration closes 20 days before the election; you can register in person at the municipal clerk's office until the Friday before the election at 5:00 p.m. or close of business, and at the polls on Election Day with a proof of residence document.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Shell Lake, Wisconsin?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Wisconsin come from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office, Department of Health Services. The fee is $20 for the first copy of each record and $3 for each additional copy of the same record. Birth, marriage, death and divorce records are also available through Wisconsin county Register of Deeds offices, and birth and death records through the Milwaukee City Health Office and the Southwest Suburban Health Department (Cities of West Allis and Greenfield).
How do I look up property records in Shell Lake, Wisconsin?
Deeds for property in Shell Lake are recorded by the county register of deeds, the municipal assessor sets the assessed value, and the town, village or city treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Washburn County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Shell Lake, Wisconsin?
Businesses that operate in Shell Lake register with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, which runs the state business entity search.
How do I run a Wisconsin criminal background check?
Wisconsin criminal history checks are run by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Crime Information Bureau. Anyone may pay a fee and request adult criminal history record information by name online through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS).
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