Lookup Public Records in Monroe County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Monroe County, Wisconsin Overview
Monroe County is located in the West Central region of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Sparta. The county was created in 1854 and named in honor of James Monroe, the 5th US President. The total area of the county is 908 square miles with a population of 44,673 (2010). The counties bordering the area are Jackson County in the north, Juneau County in the east, Vernon County in the south, and La Crosse County in the west. The zip codes are 54619, 54620, 54638, 54648, 54649, 54656, 54660, 54662, 54666, and 54670.
Monroe County Officials Information
The County Clerk acts as the official record keeper for county proceeings, providing the public access to the agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ordinances of the County Board. The County Clerk is also the chief election official of the county, coordinating all county-wide elections and handling voter registration. Other duties of the County Clerk include issuing marriage licenses and domestic partnership declarations.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: 202 South K St., Room 1, Sparta WI 54656
Phone: 608-269-8705
Fax: 608-269-8747
The forms and documents available in the Clerk’s office include marriage license requirements, marriage license judge contacts, marriage officiant statute requirements, translation of birth certificate, County Official Directory, Domestic Partnership Requirements, Monroe County Intention to Cut, and County Committee Meeting Calendar.
Monroe Court Records Information
Anyone can access court documents through the Clerk of Circuit Court’s office. You can also view court records online at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. To obtain records, you can submit a request in person, via mail, through fax, or over the phone. The cost of copies is $1.25 per page and the cost of getting documents certified is $5.
Court Records Online:
| Monroe, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 54,684 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,645 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 1 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 813 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 646 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,074 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,644 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 201 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,488 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 279 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 20,552 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 114 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 5,438 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 741 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 61 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 6,873 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,952 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 145 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 448 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 535 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 725 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 468 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 205 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,831 |
| Monroe County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Monroe 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: | Monroe County Marriage License |
| Location: | Monroe County Administrative Center, 202 South K St., Room 2, Sparta, Wisconsin, 54656 |
| Phone: | 608-269-8716 |
Monroe County Clerk’s Office
Address: 202 South K St Room 1 Sparta WI 54656
Phone: 608-269-8705