Lookup Public Records in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Oconto County, Wisconsin Overview
Oconto County is located in the northeast region of Wisconsin. The county seat is also called Oconto. The county was created in 1851 and named for the Oconto River. The total area of the county is 1,149 square miles with a population of 37,660 (2010). The adjacent counties are Forest County in the north, Marinette County in the east, Door County in the southeast, Brown County in the south, Shawano County in the southwest, Menominee County in the west, and Langlade County in the northwest. The zip codes are 54101, 54124, 54138, 54139, 54141, 54149, 54153, 54154, 54171, 54174, and 54175.
Oconto County Officials Information
The County Clerk is responsible for conducting all elections in the county, publishing election results, issuing marriage licenses as well as DNR hunting and licenses, and selling plat books. The Clerk’s office also handles the distribution of dog licenses to local municipal treasurers. In addition, the Clerk acts as secretary to the County Board of Supervisors, recording minutes and agendas, maintaining records, and insuring payment of County obligation.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153
Phone: 920-834-6800
Fax: 920-834-6805
The forms and documents available in the Clerk’s office include the Building Use Application, the Oconto County Directory, the Oconto County Official Directory Order Form, dog licenses information, judge list, marriage brochure, plat book order form, and notice of timber cutting form.
Oconto Court Records Information
The Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of all court records. You can request to view court records in person or online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. To submit a request for copies, please call 920-834-6857 for information.
Court Records Online:
| Oconto, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 49,528 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,334 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,113 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 453 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,473 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,893 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 182 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,113 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,499 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 18,584 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 75 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,464 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 658 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 77 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,895 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,548 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 210 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 241 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 235 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 865 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 231 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 131 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 56 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,849 |
| Oconto County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Oconto 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: | Oconto County Marriage License |
| Location: | 301 Washington Street, Oconto, Wisconsin, 54153 |
| Phone: | 920-834-6800 |
Oconto County Clerk’s Office
Address: 301 Washington Street Oconto, WI 54153
Phone: 920-834-6800