Lookup Public Records in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Vernon County, Wisconsin Overview
Vernon County is located in the West Central region of Wisconsin. The county seat is Viroqua. The county was created in 1851 from portions of Richland and Crawford counties. It was originally named Bad Ax County before it was changed to Vernon in 1862. The new name was chosen to refer to the green fields of wheat found in the county as well as Mount Vernon. According to the 2014 census, 30,362 people live in the 816-square mile area. The bordering counties are Monroe County in the north, Juneau County in the northeast, Sauk County in the east, Richland County in the southeast, Crawford County in the south, Allamakee County (IA) in the southwest, Houston County (MN) in the west, and La Crosse County in the northwest. The zip codes are 54621, 54623, 54624, 54632, 54634, 54639, 54651, 54652, 54658, 54665, and 54667.
Vernon County Officials Information
The County Clerk is responsible for issuing marriage licenses, wood cutting permits, and dog licenses. In addition, the Clerk coordinates all county-wide elections, registers voters, and publishes election results.
County Clerk’s Office:
Address: Room 108 Courthouse Annex, Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: 608-637-5380
Fax: 608-637-5556
Vernon Court Records Information
The Clerk of Courts is responsible for the safekeeping of all Circuit Court records. To view court records, you can visit the Clerk’s office or go online at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. You can also obtain copies of court records through the Clerk’s office. For more information, please call 608-637-5340.
Court Records Online:
| Vernon, WI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 38,401 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 780 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,068 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 261 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 456 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,810 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 734 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 151 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 11,487 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 96 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,524 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 949 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 9,937 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 809 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 340 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 494 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 587 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 441 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,541 |
| Vernon County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Vernon 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: | Vernon County Marriage License |
| Location: | Room 108, Courthouse Annex, Viroqua, Wisconsin, 54665 |
| Phone: | 608-637-5380 |
Vernon County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 400 Court House Square St Ste 108, Viroqua, WI 54665, United States
Phone: 608-637-5340