Lookup Public Records in Racine County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Racine County, Wisconsin Overview
Racine County is located in the Southeastern region of Wisconsin. Its county seat is also called Racine. The county was created in 1836 and named after its principal town, Racine. The town’s name is the French word for root, referring to the Root River which was where the town was established. The county’s total area is 792 square miles with an estimated population of 195,163, which makes this the fifth most populated county in the state. The adjacent counties are Milwaukee County in the north, Ottawa County (MI) in the northeast, Allegan County (MI) in the southeast, Kenosha County in the south, Walworth County in the west, and Waukesha County in the northwest. The zip codes are 53105, 53108, 53126, 53139, 53167, 53177, 53182, 53185, 53401, 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406, 53407, and 53408.
Racine County Officials Information
The County Clerk is responsible for administering and coordinating all county-wide elections, providing election information to the public, overseeing voter registration, and publishing election results. The Clerk also issues marriage licenses and the termination of domestic partnerships, distributes dog licenses to municipal treasurers, compiles the Public Officials Directory, and serves as the central information center for the public. In addition, this office also accepts passport applications.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: Racine County Courthouse – 1st Floor, North end, 730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 53403
Phone: 1-800-242-4202 or 262-636-3121
Fax: (262) 636-3491
Racine Court Records Information
The Clerk of Courts is responsible for the safekeeping of all court records. You can visit the Clerk’s office to search and view records. You can also go online at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. If you wish to obtain copies of court records, please call 262-636-3333.
Court Records Online:
| Racine, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 257,201 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,788 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 491 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 333 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 4,353 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 9,975 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 4,414 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 12,062 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 926 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 7,339 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 2,031 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 75,308 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 756 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 2,037 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 19,972 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 11,613 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 1,236 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 10,011 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 18,829 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 200 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,579 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,782 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,407 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 842 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 1,555 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 4,054 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 894 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 383 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 976 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 109 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 48,189 |
| Racine County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Racine 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: | Racine County Marriage License |
| Location: | 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403 |
| Phone: | 262-636-3121 |
Racine County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403, United States
Phone: 262-636-3208