Lookup Public Records in Rock County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Rock County, Wisconsin Overview
Rock County is located in the South Central region of Wisconsin. Janesville serves as the county seat. The county was formed in 1836 from a portion of Milwaukee County and then organized in 1839. It was named after the Rock River which splits the county from north to south. Based on the 2010 census, 160,331 people are living in the 726-square mile area of the county. The counties bordering the area are Jefferson County in the northeast, Walworth County in the east, Boone County (IL) in the southeast, Winnebago County (IL) in the southwest, Green County in the west, and Dane County in the northwest. The zip codes are 53501, 53505, 53511, 53512, 53525, 53534, 53536, 53537, 53542, 53545, 53546, 53547, 53548, 53563, and 53576.
Rock County Officials Information
The County Clerk provides several services to the public such as issuing marriage licenses, accepting passport applications, issuing work permits, distributing dog licenses to the local municipal treasurers, issuing Intent to Harvest permits, and providing Notary Public services. The Clerk also issues domestic partnership certificates, publishes the Public Officials Directory, and processes public records requests.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: 51 South Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545
Phone: 608-757-5660
The forms and documents available in the County Clerk’s office include the Intent to Harvest form, passport application forms, marriage license application information, and the Public Officials Directory.
Rock Court Records Information
The Clerk of Circuit Court is the official record keeper of all court documents and records of proceedings. If you wish to view these records, you can visit the Clerk’s office or go online at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. If you wish to get a copy o a court record, you can call 608-743-2200.
Court Records Online:
| Rock, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 210,330 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,170 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 230 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 489 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,440 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 2,214 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 3,858 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 18,007 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1,452 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 5,955 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,162 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 63,070 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 346 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 441 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 23,571 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 4,444 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 543 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 22,447 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 7,416 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 844 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,736 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,561 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 87 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 1,460 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 4,305 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 3,199 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 119 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 1,010 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 26,079 |
| Rock County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Rock 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: | Rock County Marriage License |
| Location: | Rock County Courthouse, 51 South Main St., Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545 |
| Phone: | 608-757-5660 |
Rock County Clerk’s Office
Address: 51 South Main Street Janesville, WI 53545
Phone:608-757-5660