Taylor County, Wisconsin Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Taylor County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through an online portal or upon request at their office. The Sheriff's Office is located at 224 S. 2nd Street, Medford, WI 54451, and you can contact them at (715) 748-2200 for further assistance regarding mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Taylor County, Wisconsin, you should contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. Locally, you can also inquire at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office for any specific procedures they may have. The Crime Information Bureau provides online services for background checks through their website, which is the primary method for obtaining such records in Wisconsin.

You can look up sex offenders in Taylor 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 accessible at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website, where you can search by name, location, or other identifying factors.

You can register to vote in Taylor County through the Taylor County Clerk's Office at (715) 748-1419 or online at myvote.wi.gov, Wisconsin's official election portal. Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration, so you can register at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence, or you can register online or by mail up to 20 days before an election. You must provide a valid Wisconsin driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number to complete registration. Absentee ballot requests can also be submitted through the MyVote Wisconsin website.

Property records in Taylor County can be accessed through the Taylor County Register of Deeds office at 224 South Second Street, Medford, or by calling (715) 748-1466. The county offers a free online GIS parcel viewer at www.co.taylor.wi.us that displays ownership information, assessed values, tax data, and parcel boundaries. For recorded document images such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, a subscription-based online system is available, or you can request documents in person or by mail. Property tax information can be obtained from the County Treasurer at (715) 748-1468.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Taylor County can be requested through the Taylor County Register of Deeds at 224 South Second Street, Medford, Wisconsin 54451, or by calling (715) 748-1466. Certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record, with processing typically taking 5-10 business days. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (immediate family member or direct tangible interest) as required by Wisconsin Statutes § 69.20-69.24. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at additional cost, or contact the Wisconsin Vital Records Office in Madison at (608) 266-1371 for statewide searches.

Business license and registration records in Taylor County can be found through several sources. The Taylor County Clerk's Office at (715) 748-1419 maintains fictitious name (DBA) registrations for businesses operating under assumed names. For business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions' free online database at www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch. Professional licenses are searchable through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at licensesearch.wi.gov, and local building permits and zoning approvals are maintained by the Taylor County Zoning Department at (715) 748-1455.