Register of Deeds-Vital Records

The Register of Deeds office maintains a tremendous amount of important historical documents pertaining to the County. Documents maintained in the office and accessible to the general public are listed below:

  • Deeds and Mortgages dating back to 1845
  • Birth and Death Records dating back to 1876
  • Marriage Records dating back to 1852 Census records from 1850-1860 can be found at Caestecker Library and the 1885, 1895 and 1905 Wisconsin Agricultural Census is at the

Dartford Historical Society. Some Wills are recorded in the Register of Deeds office as well as the Register in Probate.

Order Vital Records Online

Go to www.OfficialRecordsOnline.com on your computer, phone or tablet to begin the safe and secure process. All that’s required is an internet connection and credit card to complete the transaction.

What is required to request a certified document on Official Records Online?
While each county and state has different requirements for different types of documents, please be prepared by having sufficient information on the individual whose document you are requesting. This includes parents, maiden names, birth dates and birth locations.

In addition, you may also need to upload an image of any valid ID card for yourself, the requestor. This can be scanned or even just be a photo of the ID taken with your phone. When completing the transaction you will be asked identification questions that help validate your identity before fulfilling the order.

I need my documents tomorrow, how quickly can I get them?
We are excited to offer an expedited overnight option via FedEx for any order. While customers will have to pay an additional service fee to use this shipping option, you can ensure you get your documents as quickly as possible.

How much does it cost to purchase documents on Official Records Online?
Cost of the purchase is based on the state legislated price for the documents plus a $10 convenience fee to each transaction. This convenience fee remains only $10 whether you order 1 or 10 documents at once. Once the transaction is complete, future orders will again charge an additional $10 convenience fee.

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Birth Certificate

If you were born in the State of Wisconsin you may obtain your birth certificate from any County in the State of Wisconsin.  There are three….  or by ordering online.

There are three ways to request a copy of a birth certificate: by mail, in person, or by credit card.

Mail requests to:
Register of Deeds
571 County Road A
Green Lake, WI 54941-3188

Use the application form (a PDF file) to request a copy of a birth certificate. . Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope, the necessary fees (see below) and a photocopy of the applicant’s current ID (see below). Upon receipt in our office, mailed requests are generally completed in 1-3 working days. Mail your request to: Register of Deeds, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, WI 54941

In-person requests
May be made at the Register of Deeds Office. It is located at the Green Lake County Courthouse, 571 County Road A, in Green Lake. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. A current ID as listed below is required when applying in-person. You may wish to complete the application form (a PDF file) before you visit our office.

Fees: The fee for the first copy of any birth record is $20.00. Additional copies of the same record, ordered at the same time, are $3.00 each. Therefore, two copies of the same record would be $23.00. Please make money order or check payable to Register of Deeds.

All forms of identification must show your current name and address. Expired cards or documents will not be accepted. The acceptable forms of identification are:

One of these:

  • Wisconsin driver’s license.
  • Wisconsin photo I.D. card.
  • Out-of-state driver’s license or photo I.D. card.
    -OR-

Two of these: At least one of these must show your current name and address.
Government-issued employee I.D. card or badge with photograph.

  • Passport
  • Check or bank book
  • Major credit card
  • Health insurance card
  • Lease signed by you
  • Bill addressed to you
  • Traffic ticket

State Law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. Please review the criteria for obtaining a birth certificate if you have questions.

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Death Certificate

Please call your local Register of Deeds office for information on obtaining a death certificate.

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There are three ways to request a copy of a death certificate: by mail, in person or credit card.

Mail requests
Use the application form a PDF file) to request a copy of a death certificate. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope, the necessary fees (see below) and a photocopy of the applicant’s current ID (see below). Upon receipt in our office, mailed requests are generally completed in 1-3 working days. Mail your request to: Register of Deeds, 571 County Road A, Green Lake WI 54941

In-person requests
May be made at the Register of Deeds Office. It is located at the Green Lake County Government Center, 571 County Road A, in Green Lake. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. A current ID as listed below is required when applying in-person. You may wish to complete the application form (a PDF file) before you visit our office.

Fees:
The fee for the first copy of any death record is $20.00. Additional copies of the same record, ordered at the same time, are $3.00 each. Therefore, two copies of the same record would be $23.00. Please make money order or check payable to Register of Deeds.

All forms of identification must show your current name and address. Expired cards or documents will not be accepted. The acceptable forms of identification are:

One of these:

  • Wisconsin driver’s license
  • Wisconsin photo I.D. card
  • Out-of-state driver’s license or photo I.D. card

-OR-

Two of these: At least one of these must show your current name and address.

  • Government-issued employee I.D. card or badge with photograph
  • Passport
  • Check or bank book
  • Major credit card
  • Health insurance card
  • Lease signed by you
  • Bill addressed to you
  • Traffic ticket

State Law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. Please review the criteria for obtaining a death certificate if you have questions.

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Genealogy Research

The Green Lake County Register of Deeds and Land Information Departments maintain a tremendous amount of important historical documents pertaining to the county. Historical documents maintained in the office and accessible to the general public are listed below:

  • Property Ownership
  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Plat Maps
  • Section Maps
  • Surveys
  • Land Patents
  • Birth Records
  • Death Records
  • Marriage Records

Because the Register of Deeds Office is bound by State Statute to protect the physical condition, and also the legal status of the records in its possession, certain regulations must be observed. Additionally, individuals must sign and date an Application for Record Search form agreeing to abide by these regulations.

Related Documents:
Application for Record Search
Office Regulations, Vital Record search

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Marriage Certificate

If you were married in the State of Wisconsin you may obtain your marriage certificate from any county in the State of Wisconsin.  There are three ways to request a copy of a marriage certificate: by mail, in person, or by ordering online.

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There are three ways to request a copy of a marriage certificate: by mail, in person, or credit card.

Mail requests
Use the application form (a PDF file) to request a copy of a marriage certificate. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope, the necessary fees (see below) and a photocopy of the applicant’s current ID (see below). Upon receipt in our office, mailed requests are generally completed in 1-3 working days. Mail your request to: Register of Deeds, 571 County Road A, Green Lake WI 54941

In-person requests
May be made at the Register of Deeds Office. It is located at the Green Lake County Government Center, 571 County Road A, in Green Lake. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. A current ID is required when applying in-person. You may wish to complete the application form (a PDF file) before you visit our office.

Fees: The fee for the first copy of any marriage certificate is $20.00. Additional copies of the same record, ordered at the same time, are $3.00 each. Therefore, two copies of the same record would be $23.00. Please send money order or check payable to Register of Deeds.

All forms of identification must show your current name and address. Expired cards or documents will not be accepted. The acceptable forms of identification are:

One of these:

  • Wisconsin driver’s license.
  • Wisconsin photo I.D. card.
  • Out-of-state driver’s license or photo I.D. card.

-OR-

Two of these: At least one of these must show your current name and address.

  • Government-issued employee I.D. card or badge with photograph.
  • Passport
  • Check or bank book
  • Major credit card
  • Health insurance card
  • Lease signed by you
  • Bill addressed to you
  • Traffic ticket

State Law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate. Please review the criteria for obtaining a marriage certificate if you have questions.

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Military Discharges

To get your DD-214 military discharge document recorded, or if you cannot locate your DD-214 military discharge document, contact the Veterans Service Office at 920-294-4123, or www.greenlakecountywi.gov

To record a certified copy of your DD-214 military discharge document, or get a certified copy of your DD-214, which was recorded earlier with the Green Lake County Register of Deeds, contact the Green Lake County Veteran’s Service at 920-294-4123 or www.greenlakecountywi.gov

The staff there will verify your status as a veteran and prepare a request for a certified copy. Present the request form to the Register of Deeds staff, and they will prepare the certified copy free of charge.

Veterans are encouraged to take their military discharge papers (DD-214) to the local Register of Deeds for recording. Military discharge papers are valuable to veterans because they may be required to prove eligibility for certain benefits and programs. The Register of Deeds will copy and index the document, and give the original back to the veteran. DD-214’s are confidential documents in the State of Wisconsin. They cannot be viewed or released to anyone other than the veteran without the expressed written permission of the veteran. An exception would be in the case of a deceased veteran, where the next of kin would be entitled to the document.

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