Start with CCAP at wcca.wicourts.gov for statewide court records — Wisconsin's Court Circuit Access Program covers all 72 counties and is one of the best free statewide court search tools in the country. For criminal background checks, use the Wisconsin DOJ criminal background check. For property, start with the County Register of Deeds (searchable statewide at wisconsinlandrecords.com).
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How to Search Wisconsin Criminal Records
Start with CCAP at wcca.wicourts.gov for criminal case records — this free statewide search covers all Circuit Court cases across 72 counties. This is one of the most comprehensive free court search tools available. For a formal background check, use the Wisconsin DOJ online check. For current state inmates, use the Wisconsin DOC offender search.
How to Search Wisconsin Court Records
Use CCAP at wcca.wicourts.gov for everything — Circuit Court is the sole trial court, handling all criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate matters. Wisconsin has 72 counties across 10 judicial administrative districts. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations. CCAP is free and comprehensive.
How to Search Wisconsin Property Records
Start with wisconsinlandrecords.com for statewide access to Register of Deeds records — this covers most Wisconsin counties in one portal. For property valuations, go to the municipal Assessor (Wisconsin assesses at the municipal level). For tax bills, go to the municipal Treasurer. Dane County (Madison) and Milwaukee County have the best local online tools.
How to Get Wisconsin Vital Records
For birth and death certificates, order from the Wisconsin DHS, Vital Records Office. For marriage licenses, go to the County Clerk. For divorce records, search CCAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Wisconsin records? ▼
Start with the court clerk for court and criminal case records — this is the main source for felony filings, civil cases, and dispositions. Can’t find it? Check the Register of Deeds. Records are split across offices and the one you need may be elsewhere.
Where do I search for Wisconsin public records? ▼
Wisconsin records are spread across separate government offices. Court filings go through the court clerk. Property ownership goes through the county Register of Deeds. Vital records go through the county Register of Deeds or the Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Each runs its own search system independently.
Why does my Wisconsin search return no results? ▼
The most common reason is searching the wrong system. Many records are split between state and county offices. Try switching to the correct office for your record type — court records are not stored with property or vital records.
Is there a single database for all Wisconsin records? ▼
No single system covers all Wisconsin public records. Court records, property records, and vital records each have their own search portal maintained by a different agency.
What is Wisconsin CCAP? ▼
CCAP (Consolidated Court Automation Programs) at wcca.wicourts.gov is Wisconsin's free statewide court search covering criminal, civil, family, small claims, and traffic cases across all 72 counties. It provides detailed docket entries across every county.
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