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Kenosha County, Wisconsin public records

In Kenosha County, deeds are recorded by the Kenosha County Register of Deeds; property values come from Municipal assessors; court files are kept by the Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Voter records
  10. Historical records
  11. Good to know about Kenosha County records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Questions people ask
  14. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  15. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsKenosha County Register of Deeds4Search deeds2$2 first page, $1 each additional page (plats $3 per page)3
Property values and ownersMunicipal assessors5Property search5Free search—
Property tax billsKenosha County Treasurer4——
Court casesKenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court6Kenosha County Circuit Court7—
Marriage recordsKenosha County Clerk4——
Divorce recordsKenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court4——
Birth certificatesKenosha County Register of Deeds - Vital Records2—$20 first copy; $3 each additional ordered at the same time8
Death certificatesKenosha County Register of Deeds - Vital Records2—$20 first copy; $3 each additional8
Probate and willsKenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court6——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Kenosha County are recorded by the Kenosha County Register of Deeds.4

Cost
Account2
Who runs it
LandShark, linked by the Register of Deeds2
Copy fee
$2 first page, $1 each additional page (plats $3 per page)3
Certified copy fee
$1 certification fee (plus copy fees)3
How to order
Buy online through LandShark (self-register, credit card), or by mail or in person at the Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha (appointments suggested: 262-653-2444 or kenoshacounty.timetap.com)2
Recording fee
$30 per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, etc.)3
Fraud alerts
Land Notification (free): landnotification.kenoshacountywi.gov/…2

How deeds work in Wisconsin

Property values, owners and tax bills

Municipal assessors (assessment is by each city, village and town) sets property values5; the Kenosha County Treasurer bills and collects the tax4.

Property search
pp-kenosha-co-wi-fb.app.landnav.com/login (Catalis Property Inquiry portal, linked by Land Information and the Treasurer; free via "Guest Sign In")5
Tax bill search
Property Inquiry portal (pay online); phone 1-888-891-6064 x2; card fees per the Treasurer fee schedule9

How property tax works in Wisconsin

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Kenosha County Circuit Court (unified state trial court)Felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, small claims, probate, juvenileKenosha County Clerk of Circuit Courtwcca.wicourts.gov Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA), (linked by the Clerk of Courts as "Circuit Court Records")7

Criminal records and background checks

Felony
Clerk of Circuit Court; case summaries on WCCA7
Misdemeanor
Clerk of Circuit Court; case summaries on WCCA7

How Wisconsin courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Kenosha County Clerk.4

Marriage license
$110 cash or $114.50 by debit or credit card, paid at application; apply at 1010 56th St., Kenosha (walk-ins 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) or by appointment at the Kenosha County Center, Bristol10
Certified copy
$20 first copy, $3 each additional (Register of Deeds); marriage records statewide from October 1, 19078
How to request
Register of Deeds: online via VitalChek (extra fees), by mail (money order, no personal checks) or in person8

Wisconsin marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court.4

Certificate
$20 (Register of Deeds); statewide issuance January 1, 2016 to present8

Wisconsin divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Kenosha County Register of Deeds - Vital Records.2

Fee
$20 first copy; $3 each additional ordered at the same time8
How to request
VitalChek online, by mail to Kenosha County Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 with ID and money order, or in person (Kenosha or Bristol)8
Coverage
Statewide issuance for births October 1, 1907 to present8
Eligibility
Certified copies only to people with a direct and tangible interest (Wisconsin statute)11

Ordering a Wisconsin birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Kenosha County Register of Deeds - Vital Records.2

Fee
$20 first copy; $3 each additional8
Coverage
Statewide issuance for deaths September 1, 2013 to present8
Eligibility
Certified copies only to people with a direct and tangible interest (Wisconsin statute)11

Ordering a Wisconsin death certificate

Voter records

Kept by: Kenosha County Clerk - Election Information4

Historical records

Kept by: Register of Deeds Historical Corporation Index (PDF)2

Good to know about Kenosha County records

  • Kenosha County withholds all owner names from the Wisconsin statewide parcel layer under a county board resolution12
  • City of Kenosha and Village of Pleasant Prairie collect all three current-year installments through July 31; elsewhere the county collects after January 319
  • Free Land Notification alerts e-mail owners when documents are recorded against their name or parcel2
  • Register of Deeds and County Clerk also serve from a satellite office at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Kenosha County Register of Deeds

Address
Administration Building, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140; satellite office Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Bristol, WI 53104 (262-857-1845)2
Mail
The Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 531402
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Bristol satellite closed noon-1 p.m.); appointments suggested2

Municipal assessors (assessment is by each city, village and town)

Address
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 531405
Phone
262-653-2622 (fax 262-653-2624)5
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.5

Kenosha County Treasurer

Address
Administration Building, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140–373813
Mail
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140–373813
Phone
262–653–2542 (fax 262–653–2564)13
Hours
Administration: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Kenosha County Center: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)13

Kenosha County Clerk

Elections, marriage licenses, passports, tax-deeded parcel sales, County Board

Address
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 5314014
Mail
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 5314014
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.14

Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court

All circuit court case types

Address
912 56th St, Kenosha, WI 531407
Mail
912 56th St, Kenosha, WI 531407
Hours
Courthouse hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.7

Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court

Civil, family, small claims

Address
912 56th St, Kenosha, WI 531407
Mail
912 56th St, Kenosha, WI 531407
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.7

Kenosha County Register of Deeds - Vital Records

Address
Administration Building, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140; satellite office Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Bristol, WI 53104 (262-857-1845)2
Mail
The Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 531402
Hours
Vital requests processed Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm (Bristol closed noon to 1:00 pm)8

Kenosha County Clerk - Election Information

Address
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 5314014
Mail
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 5314014
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.14

Kenosha County Land Information Office - Mapping / GIS

Address
1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 531405
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.5

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Kenosha County?

The Kenosha County Register of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: Buy online through LandShark (self-register, credit card), or by mail or in person at the Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha (appointments suggested: 262-653-2444 or kenoshacounty.timetap.com). Plain copies: $2 first page, $1 each additional page (plats $3 per page). Certified copies: $1 certification fee (plus copy fees).423

How much is a birth certificate in Kenosha County?

$20 first copy; $3 each additional ordered at the same time.8

How do I look up who owns a property in Kenosha County?

Use the property search of Municipal assessors (assessment is by each city, village and town): pp-kenosha-co-wi-fb.app.landnav.com/login5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Kenosha County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 15 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Kenosha County
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  6. Clerk of circuit court contact informationWisconsin Court System
  7. Kenosha County
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  11. Kenosha County
  12. Statewide Parcel Map Initiative V11 Final ReportWisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Intergovernmental Relations
  13. Kenosha County
  14. Kenosha County
  15. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau