This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right Milwaukee County government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in Milwaukee County:
- Court case files: contact the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court or the Circuit Court
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records and the County Clerk and Register of Deeds
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Arrest and criminal records: see arrest records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Other county records: see public records
Key Milwaukee County Offices
These are the main offices behind the records on this site. Always call ahead, since hours and room assignments can change.
Clerk of Circuit Court, Civil Division
901 North 9th Street, Room 104
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-5362
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Criminal Court Division
Safety Building, 821 W. State St., Room 117
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-5362
Criminal and traffic copies
County Clerk
901 North 9th Street, Room 105
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4067
Marriage license by appointment
Milwaukee County Sheriff
821 W. State Street, Room 107
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4766
Jail records at 949 N. 9th Street