How to Search Dane County, Wisconsin Records (Start Here)
Dane County, Wisconsin — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
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PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Dane County Property Records
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Search Dane County, Wisconsin property records by name, address, parcel number, township/range/section, recorded plat, or certified survey map.
Dane County GIS Maps
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Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Dane County, Wisconsin to view land use maps, ski trails, watersheds, district maps, etc.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
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Dane County Campaign Finance
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Dane County Clerk database of campaign finance reports.
Dane County
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Dane County, Wisconsin government official home page.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Property & Tax Records
Dane County Property Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search Dane County, Wisconsin property records by name, address, parcel number, township/range/section, recorded plat, or certified survey map.
Dane County GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Dane County, Wisconsin to view land use maps, ski trails, watersheds, district maps, etc.
Business, Voter & Other
Visit →
Dane County Campaign Finance
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Dane County Clerk database of campaign finance reports.
Dane County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Dane County, Wisconsin government official home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Dane County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Circuit Court for court records in Dane County. For online case lookups, use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) — it covers Wisconsin Circuit Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Dane County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal/County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Dane County? ▼
Wisconsin handles vital records at the state level through Wisconsin DHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Dane County.
Are Dane County records available online? ▼
Dane County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Dane County? ▼
For court records, yes — Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) covers Dane County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Dane County directly.
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