Lookup Public Records in Richland County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Richland County, Wisconsin Overview
Richland County is located in the South Central region of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Richland Center. The county was created in 1842 from the Wisconsin Territory. It was later organized in 1850. The county’s name refers to the high quality of the soil in the area. The total area of the county is 589 square miles. According to the 2010 census, there are 18,021 people living in this area. The adjacent counties are Vernon County in the north, Sauk County in the east, Iowa County in the southeast, Grant County in the southwest, and Crawford County in the west. The zip codes are 53518, 53540, 53556, 53581, 53584, 53924, and 54664.
Richland County Officials Information
The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording, indexing, and filing all real estate-related records in the County. These include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, and other miscellaneous documents. In addition, the Register of Deeds is also responsible for the safekeeping of all vital records. Anyone can request copies of these records in person or online.
Register of Deeds’ Office:
Address: P.O. Box 337, Richland Center, WI 53581
Phone: 608-647-3011
The forms available at the Register of Deeds’ office include Termination of Decedent’s Property Interest , Instructions For Completing HT-110, Statement of Mineral Claim, Non Metallic Mining, Instructions – Statement of Mineral Claim, Registration of Firm Names, Registration of Firm Name Amendment, Registration of Firm Name Cancellation, and Instructions For Completing Firm Name Forms.
Richland Court Records Information
All Circuit Court records are housed in the office of the Clerk of Courts. Anyone can visit the office to search and view these records. You can also view them online at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. If you wish to get copies of court records, you can call (608) 647-3956 for information.
Court Records Online:
| Richland, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 22,197 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 741 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 747 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 145 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 374 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,405 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 80 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 599 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,763 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 61 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,193 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 343 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 2,374 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 548 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 178 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 238 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 232 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 184 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,372 |
| Richland County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Richland 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: | Richland County Marriage License |
| Location: | 181 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, Wisconsin, 53581 |
| Phone: | 608-647-2197 |
Richland County Clerk’s Office
Address: 181 W Seminary St, Richland Center, WI 53581, United States
Phone: 608-647-2197