Lookup Public Records in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Buffalo County, Wisconsin Overview
Buffalo County is located in the West Central region of Wisconsin. The county seat is Alma. Created in 1853, the county was named after the Buffalo River which flows to Alma from Strum, Wisconsin before emptying into the Mississippi River. Based on the 2010 census, there are 13,587 people living in the 710-square mile area. The adjacent counties are Pepin County in the north, Eau Claire County in the northeast, Trempealeau County in the east, Winona County (MN) in the south, and Wabasha County (MN) in the west. The zip codes are 54610, 54622, 54629, 54743, 54755, and 54756.
Buffalo County Officials Information
The County Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the county. He/she is tasked with maintaining records of committee minutes, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances. In addition, the Clerks is required to attend all County Board meetings. Other duties of the Clerk include tax apportionment, sale of veteran memorial bricks, sale of tax delinquent property, acquisition of office supplies for all county offices, and publishing the County Directory as well as the Buffalo County Proceedings books.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: 407 S. 2nd St., Alma, WI 54610
Phone: 608-685-6209
Fax: 608-685-6213
The County Clerk is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses and domestic partnership licenses as well as conducting elections and registering voters. The forms and brochures available at the Clerk’s office include the DMV Service Brochure, DNR Service Brochure, Dog License Brochure, Domestic Partnership Brochure, Marriage License Brochure, Marriage Officiant Brochure, and Timber Cutting Notice.
Buffalo Court Records Information
Public records of the Buffalo County Circuit Court can be accessed online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access program. To obtain copies of court records, please contact the Clerk of Courts at 608-685-6212.
Court Records Online:
| Buffalo, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 18,622 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 304 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 90 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 279 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 776 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 58 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 348 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,290 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 29 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 975 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 3,409 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,894 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 98 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 303 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 638 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 754 |
| Buffalo County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Buffalo County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 26, Ch. 26.04 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Buffalo County Marriage License |
| Location: | 407 South 2nd Street, Alma, Wisconsin, 54610 |
| Phone: | 608-685-6230 |
Buffalo County Clerk’s Office
Address: 407 S. 2nd St. Alma, WI 54610, United States
Phone: 608-685-6209