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Racine County, Wisconsin public records

In Racine County, deeds are recorded by the Racine County Register of Deeds; property values come from the Racine County Real Property Lister; court files are split between the Racine County Clerk of Circuit Court and the Racine County Register in Probate.

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  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. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Racine County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsRacine County Register of Deeds2Search deeds2$2 first page + $1 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)2.)3
Property values and ownersRacine County Real Property Lister4Property search5—
Property tax billsRacine County Treasurer6Tax bill search5—
Court casesRacine County Clerk of Circuit Court7
Racine County Register in Probate8		Racine County Circuit Court9Clerk of circuit court copies, certified or not: $1.25 per page (Wis. Stat. 814.61(10))10
Marriage recordsRacine County Clerk11——
Divorce recordsRacine County Register of Deeds2——
Birth certificatesRacine County Register of Deeds - Vital Records2—$20.00 first copy; $3.00 each additional; in person cash only; mail requests money order/cashier check only; no personal checks12
Death certificatesRacine County Register of Deeds - Vital Records2—$20.00 first copy; $3.00 each additional12
Probate and willsRacine County Register in Probate8——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Racine County are recorded by the Racine County Register of Deeds.2

Copy fee
$2 first page + $1 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)2.)3
Certified copy fee
Copy fee plus $1 to certify (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)2.)3
Genealogy
Genealogy searches by appointment only, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in two-hour increments2
Property alerts
racinecounty.gov/…2

How deeds work in Wisconsin

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Racine County Real Property Lister (Register of Deeds) sets property values4; the Racine County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Tax bill search
ascent.racinecounty.gov/… (tax info and payment history); tax bills via ArcGIS app5
Appealing a value
Municipal Open Book / Board of Review; Racine links the DOR calendar and a "Who is my Assessor?" list4
Who does what
No Wisconsin county has a county assessor; assessments are made by each city, village and town13

How property tax works in Wisconsin

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Racine County Circuit Court (Wisconsin unified trial court; ten judges)All civil and criminal matters, including probate, juvenile and traffic14Racine County Clerk of Circuit Courtwcca.wicourts.gov Statewide Wisconsin Circuit Court Access9
Racine County Circuit Court - Probate Court (Register in Probate)Adoptions, civil commitments, estates & trusts, wills, guardianships and protective placements; most matters confidential8Racine County Register in Probate (Probate Court)—
Fees
Clerk of circuit court copies, certified or not: $1.25 per page (Wis. Stat. 814.61(10))10

Criminal records and background checks

Court records
Circuit court criminal cases via WCCA (wcca.wicourts.gov)9

How Wisconsin courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Racine County Clerk.11

Marriage license
By appointment only at the County Clerk (262-636-3121); cash only15
Certified copy
Register of Deeds: $20.00 first copy, $3.00 each additional12
Statewide
Marriage certificates 10/1/1907 to present at any Wisconsin Register of Deeds12

Wisconsin marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Racine County Register of Deeds.2

Certificate
Divorce certificates from 1/1/2016 at any Wisconsin Register of Deeds; earlier divorce records only from the State Vital Records Office12
Decree
Divorce case files: Clerk of Circuit Court (Family Court)14

Wisconsin divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

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

Fee
$20.00 first copy; $3.00 each additional; in person cash only; mail requests money order/cashier check only; no personal checks12
Statewide
Birth certificates 10/1/1907 to present from any Wisconsin Register of Deeds12
Who may order
Immediate family; others need notarized authorization or documented legal purpose; direct and tangible interest required12
Online
VitalChek (additional fee)12

Ordering a Wisconsin birth certificate

Death certificates

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

Fee
$20.00 first copy; $3.00 each additional12
Statewide
Death certificates 9/1/2013 to present statewide; earlier only from the county where the death occurred12

Ordering a Wisconsin death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Racine County Register in Probate (Circuit Court Probate Court)8

Finding a will or probate case in Wisconsin

Voter records

Kept by the Racine County Clerk - Election Information.11

Historical records

Genealogy
Register of Deeds genealogy searches by appointment (Tue-Thu)2

Good to know about Racine County records

  • Racine County Circuit Court is the fourth largest circuit court in Wisconsin, with ten judges14
  • The Real Property Lister and county GIS sit within the Register of Deeds2
  • Adoption information is released only by court order via the state Adoption Records Search Program8
  • Returned cashier checks or money orders for vital records incur a $25 fee12

Office addresses, phones and hours

Racine County Register of Deeds

Address
730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 534032
Mail
Register of Deeds, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 534032
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; public document-search computers 8:30 am - 4:00 pm2

Racine County Clerk

Address
Racine County Courthouse - 1st Floor, North end, 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 5340311
Phone
1-800-242-4202 or (262) 636-3121; fax (262) 636-349111
Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (last marriage license application 4:00 pm; last passport application 3:30 pm)11

Racine County Clerk - Election Information

Racine County Treasurer

Address
Racine County Courthouse (1st floor-north end), 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine WI 53403-12746
Phone
(262) 636-3239; fax (262) 636-32796
Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday6

Racine County Real Property Lister (Register of Deeds)

Racine County Clerk of Circuit Court

Address
730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403-12387
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm14

Racine County Register in Probate (Probate Court)

Address
730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 534038
Phone
262-636-3333 (Clerk of Circuit Court main line shown on page)8
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm8

Racine County Register of Deeds - Vital Records

Address
730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 5340312
Hours
In-person vital record applications accepted until 3:45 pm12

Racine County GIS & Maps (ArcGIS Online gallery)

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Racine County Register of Deeds keeps deed records. Plain copies: $2 first page + $1 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)2.). Certified copies: Copy fee plus $1 to certify (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)2.).23

How much is a birth certificate in Racine County?

$20.00 first copy; $3.00 each additional; in person cash only; mail requests money order/cashier check only; no personal checks.12

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

Use the property search of the Racine County Real Property Lister (Register of Deeds): ascent.racinecounty.gov/…5

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 Racine 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 16 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. Register of DeedsRacine County
  3. Wis. Stat. ch. 59 Counties (s. 59.43 register of deeds fees)Wisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)
  4. Real Property ListingRacine County Register of Deeds
  5. Tax InquiryRacine County Treasurer
  6. County TreasurerRacine County
  7. Clerk of circuit court contact informationWisconsin Court System
  8. Probate CourtRacine County Clerk of Circuit Court
  9. Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA)Wisconsin Court System (Director of State Courts)
  10. Wis. Stat. ch. 814 Court Costs, Fees, and SurchargesWisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau)
  11. County ClerkRacine County
  12. Birth/Marriage/Death/Divorce CertificatesRacine County Register of Deeds
  13. 2026 Guide for Property Owners (PB-060, R. 1-26)Wisconsin Department of Revenue
  14. Clerk of Circuit CourtRacine County
  15. Marriage LicenseRacine County Clerk
  16. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau