Lookup Public Records in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jefferson County, Wisconsin Overview
Jefferson County is located in the South Central region of Wisconsin. The county seat is also called Jefferson. The county was established as part of Wisconsin Territory back in 1836. It was later organized in 1839. The county was named after Jefferson County located in New York which was the place where the original settlers came from. Based on the 2010 census, there are 83,686 people living in the 583-square mile area. The county is bordered in the north by Dodge County, in the east by Waukesha County, in the southeast by Walworth County, in the southwest by Rock County, and in the west by Dane County. The zip codes are 53036, 53038, 53094, 53137, 53156, 53178, 53538, 53549, 53551, and 53594.
Jefferson County Officials Information
The County Clerk is responsible for issuing DNR licenses, providing Notary Public services, accepts certain record requests, and issues temporary license plates. The Clerk also issues marriage licenses, provides general information about the county, accepts passport applications, and acts as the chief election official for the county.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: 311 S. Center Avenue, Rm 109, Jefferson, WI 53549
Phone: 920-674-8630
Fax: 920-674-7368
The forms available in the Clerk’s office include the Consent to Marriage of a Minor, the DMV Non-Operation Statement (MV2116), and the Timber Notice – Intent to Harvest form.
Jefferson Court Records Information
To search and view court records of cases heard in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, you can visit the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. If you need to get a copy of a court record, you will need to get in touch with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 920-674-7150.
Court Records Online:
Jefferson, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 105,715 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,479 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 67 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 205 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,085 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 860 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,740 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,769 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 619 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,618 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 576 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 45,322 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 125 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 391 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 8,868 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,189 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 165 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7,189 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 6,041 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 366 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 903 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,047 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 109 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,572 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 748 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 98 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 519 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 30 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 9,856 |
Jefferson County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jefferson 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: | Jefferson County Marriage License |
Location: | 311 South Center Avenue, Jefferson, Wisconsin, 53549 |
Phone: | 920-674-8630 |
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 320 S Main St, Jefferson, WI 53549, United States
Phone: 920-674-7130