The mission of the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office is to provide timely, secure, accurate, archival accessible and cost-effective record systems and services that are delivered in a prompt and courteous manner.
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Operating as usual
03/31/2021
Today we honor civil rights leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Cesar Chavez. Register of Deeds Israel Ramón was honored to speak at an event with Governor Tony Evers and the Latino Caucus of the Wisconsin legislature recognizing his contributions to the dignity of migrant and farm workers, and the Latino Community.
Today we honor civil rights leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Cesar Chavez. Register of Deeds Israel Ramón was honored to speak at an event with Governor Tony Evers and the Latino Caucus of the Wisconsin legislature recognizing his contributions to the dignity of migrant and farm workers, and the Latino Community.
Easements can and do expire in Wisconsin as a matter of law. Even if they are “perpetual.” Even if they are in use. Even if they provide access. Consider
02/03/2021
The Register of Deeds Office wishes our county residents a happy Black History Month!
The Register of Deeds Office wishes our county residents a happy Black History Month!
Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Real Property Analyst performs a wide range of duties such as preparing and maintaining the assessment rol...
Our office is seeking a Billingual (Spanish-speaking) Vital Records Clerk. Please apply with our Human Resource Department.
The Vital Records Clerk is a custodian of all vital records (Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and Domestic Partnership) and is responsible for processi...
Our office is hiring a Real Estate Research Specialist. If you know someone that may be interested, have them check out our post.
Job Summary: The Real Estate Research Specialist serves as a lead position in records research. This position will complete complex research, statisti...
Due to the COVID Pandemic, our office remains closed to the public. We continue to process vital records requests via mail, email, fax and internet orders. It typically takes a two weeks to receive a record once it’s been requested.
To request a record, please log on to our website at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds and click our vital records page. Click the applicable vital records application. Complete the application and mail it to us with a:
1. Copy of your drivers license or state ID.
2. Check or money order made out to Register of Deeds ($20 for first copy and $3 for each additional copy).
Drop it in the mail and we will process the request and mail the record back. The application and ID can also be emailed or faxed and we will call the requester for a credit or debit card number for payment (please note there is a $2.50 processing fee).
For internet orders, please see our website and it will direct you to a third party provider called VitalChek. Please note there are additional charges to use this service.
For any questions, please call us at 414-278-4027. Thank you and please stay safe.
Delivered in a prompt and courteous manner, the Register of Deeds provides secure, accurate, archival accessible and cost-effective record systems and services.
Due to Governor Ever’s SAFER AT HOME EMERGENCY ORDER #12 and guidance from Milwaukee County Health Officials, the County Clerk’s Office is closed to the public until further notice.
MARRIAGE LICENCES
We have implemented a virtual marriage license application process. Marriage Licenses will be issued virtually between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm. To schedule a time to talk to an employee please call (414) 278-4275 or email [email protected].
PASSPORTS, MCTS FARE CARDS, DNR LICENSES
Due to federal processing center operational changes, we are not taking applications until further notice.
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
If you have an urgent need or additional questions, please call (414) 278-4275, leave your name and number, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also access the County Clerk’s web page at: county.milwaukee.gov/CountyClerk.
The safety of the public our customers and employees is our priority. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time in our community.
La Oficina de Registros de Escrituras está cerrada al público.
La grabación electrónica de escrituras o documentos inmobiliarios y la grabación por correo están disponibles en la Oficina de Registro de Escrituras. Los registros vitales como certificados de nacimiento también se pueden solicitar por correo. Todas las citas de genealogía e investigadores inmobiliarios están cancelando hasta nuevo aviso.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo realizar transacciones sin venir a nuestra oficina, visite nuestra página web en https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds o llámenos al 414-639-7887. Gracias.
Delivered in a prompt and courteous manner, the Register of Deeds provides secure, accurate, archival accessible and cost-effective record systems and services.
03/05/2020
Termination of Decedent’s Interest
The legislature passed and Governor Tony Evers signed Act 127 earlier this week with a publication date of March 4, 2020. This law relates to obtaining evidence of the termination of certain property of a decedent. This law requires the person providing the termination of the decedent’s property interest to verify, under oath, the correctness of the information provided to the Register of Deeds.
This new law not only removes the requirement to provide a certified death certificate but also allows the termination of decedent’s interest (HT-110) to be electronically recorded.
The termination of decedent’s interest form and updated instructions are on the Wisconsin Register of Deeds website at wrdaonline.org.
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office. Thank you.
New trends in real estate that effect County Register of Deed Offices. Companies that purchase land records data from counties now expanding into real estate market.
Almost exactly a year ago, Zillow Group embarked on a fundamental re-imagination of the company shifting from real estate media and advertising to buying and selling homes directly. And so far…
The County Board of Supervisors reauthorized the continuation of the Free Birth Certificate Program (up to a 1,000 certificates in 2020) for voting and youth jobs (15 to 21 years) for county residents. If a birth certificate is needed to obtain a ID to vote, please contact our office.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County leaders on Thursday, Aug. 23 signed a resolution that expands the county's "free birth certificates" program. Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, in signing the resolution, announced the final authorization for the r...
Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Fleet, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to Veterans, our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities an...
The Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) will host it’s national convention in Milwaukee, August 17th through the 20th. Our office will be hosting informational tours for PRIA members. Please contact PRIA for registration information.
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The Office of the Register of Deeds (noted often hereafter, as ROD) was established in Wisconsin in 1836. Before that, land registration was handled by the Register in Probate. The 1848 Wisconsin Constitution established the ROD as a permanent office of the county-level governmental structure. Each of our 72 counties has an ROD. We are the largest office in the state, employing roughly 25 people who process thousands of documents each year. We are a revenue generating office for Milwaukee County.
The ROD files, records, and issues instruments and documents of significance both to the community as a whole and to its individual citizens. Vital records document the span of our lives from birth to death. Land records documenting title in Wisconsin are maintained. The office also maintains land records documenting title to over $549.5 billion in real property in Wisconsin. During the past 150+ years the Register of Deeds office has utilized advanced technology to handle the increasing work load. From quill pens to computerized indexes to internet -accessible documents to electronic filing, these advancements have allowed us to provide a higher level of service to our customers during tough budget constraints.
We are the official County repository for Real estate records (deeds, land contract, mortgages, etc.), Vital records (birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership and military discharges).
We also, provide safe archival storage and convenient access to these public records. Implement statutory changes, system modernization, program and procedure evaluation and staff development to assure a high level of service to Milwaukee County residents.
