Iowa County Court Records

Iowa County, Wisconsin, court records are documents that give extensive details of criminal, civil, and other court cases and legal proceedings that occur in the county. These are records generated and maintained by the local judiciary, which appoints custodians such as court clerks to manage public access.

Court records may include general case information, rulings, motions, testimony, evidence reports, judgments, and depositions. Related records, such as Iowa County arrest records detailing charges and jail time, may be available as part of the county court records, especially when the arrest preceded criminal litigation.

Are Court Records Public in Iowa County?

According to the Wisconsin Public Records Law, Iowa County court records are typically public information. Civil, criminal, probate, and family court case records are usually open to public access unless specifically restricted by the law. Some records that contain confidential or exempted information will be subject to exemptions from public view. Records exempt under the public record law include personal information, certain law enforcement records, juvenile arrest records, trade secrets, and sealed or expunged records.

Iowa County Court Records Search

Record seekers have several options for performing an Iowa County court record search. The judiciary typically provides resources for requesting court records in person, by mail, or online. Below are some of the most convenient options.

• Contact the Iowa County Clerk of Courts
• Use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website provided by the state judiciary.
• Contact a reliable third-party court record website

Iowa County Courts

The Wisconsin court system operates using Circuit and Municipal courts. Below are all the court locations that serve Iowa County:

Iowa County Circuit Court
Iowa County Courthouse
222 North Iowa Street,
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: (608) 935-0395
Fax: (608) 935-0386

Blue Mounds Municipal Court
Village Hall
11011 Brigham Avenue, P.O. Box 189,
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Phone: (608) 437-5197 ext. 309
Fax: (608) 437-4198

Iowa County Criminal and Civil Records

Generally, record seekers may access Iowa County criminal and civil court records by contacting the Iowa County Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse or online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. Criminal court records generally contain Iowa County arrest records, general case details, filed documentation, and case results. On the other hand, civil case records detail family law, probate matters, claims, and civil disputes.

To request court records from the clerk of courts, record seekers may visit in person or submit a written request to the clerk's office at:

Iowa County Courthouse
222 North Iowa Street,
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Requests must provide details of the record, such as names of parties to the case, filing dates, and case numbers. Copies of documents typically cost about $1.25 per page, and payment is required before any copies are released. For further information, interested parties may call the clerks of courts at (608) 935-0395.

Iowa County Marriage Records

Marriage records are not considered public records in Wisconsin. Typically, certified copies of this record are only accessible by eligible parties such as the couple on the record, their immediate family, and legal representatives. Requesters will be required to provide valid identification and prove direct and tangible interest in ordering certified copies.

Record seekers may order copies of Iowa county marriage records from the Iowa County Register of Deeds. To request the record, they must fill out the Marriage Certificate Application and submit it in person or mail it to:

Iowa County Register of Deeds
222 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Certified or uncertified marriage records cost an initial non-refundable search fee of $20, which covers the first copy. Additional copies within the same order cost $3 each. Mailed requests should also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope to return the record.

Iowa County Divorce Records

In Wisconsin, divorce records are considered public information and may be accessed by the general public. The Iowa County Clerk of Courts provides access to divorce decrees with full details of the case, while the Register of Deeds provides access to a divorce certificate with basic information.

To request a divorce decree, the record seeker must contact the clerk of courts in person or submit a written request to the office at:

Iowa County Clerk of Courts
222 North Iowa Street,
Dodgeville, WI 53533

The requester must provide details of the divorce during the request, such as the names of the couple involved and the date of the divorce. Record seekers may call the clerk's office at (608) 935-0395 for further information.

To request a divorce certificate, interested parties may fill out and submit a Divorce Certificate Application. The completed form must be submitted to the county Register of Deeds with the correct fees and a self-addressed and stamped envelope.

Iowa Birth Records

Birth records in Iowa County are not public and may typically only be obtained by certain eligible parties. These include the subject of the record, their immediate family, and their legal representatives. Certified copies, in particular, may only be obtained with a valid photo ID and proof of a tangible interest.

Iowa County birth records may be obtained by completing and submitting a Birth Certificate Application Form and submitting it to the Register of Deeds Office at:

Iowa County Register of Deeds
222 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Birth records cost an initial fee of $20, covering a search and one copy. Extra copies ordered simultaneously cost $3 each, and mailed requests should also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope.

Birth records may be used in important processes such as confirming nationality and genealogy. They are also necessary during applications for identity cards and social security.

Iowa Death Records

Iowa County death records are not public information. Only immediate family and requesters who may prove a real and tangible interest may request and receive certified copies. These records are important during estate administration and obtaining life insurance or similar benefits.

To obtain Iowa County death records, record seekers must fill out the Death Certificate Application form and submit it to the county Register of Deeds at:

Iowa County Register of Deeds
222 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Record seekers requesting certified copies must show a valid government-issued photo ID. Death records cost an initial search fee of $20 and include a single copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time will cost $3 each. A self-addressed and stamped envelope must be added to mail requests to return the record.

Iowa County Probate Court Records

Iowa County probate records are records of probate cases within the county, such as adoptions, guardianships, and administration of wills or estates. Record seekers may obtain these records from the Iowa County Clerk of Courts or the Register in Probate.

Requests may be made by contacting any of the agencies and providing details of the case, such as party names, case dates, and numbers. Requesters may also visit the offices in person at:

Iowa County Clerk of Courts
222 North Iowa Street,
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Iowa County Register in Probate
222 North Iowa Street, Room 2201
Dodgeville, WI 53533

For full details about record availability, request procedure, and copy fees, record seekers may call the clerk's office at (608) 935-0395 or the Register in Probate at (608) 935-0347.

Iowa County Property Records

Iowa County property records are records of property and business involving property within the county, such as mortgages, deeds, liens, and plats. Record seekers may obtain property records from the Iowa County Register of Deeds.

Record seekers may request copies of property records in person or by mail from the Register of Deeds at:

Iowa County Register of Deeds
222 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533

The office also provides public computers where visitors may search for records by themselves. Copies of property records cost $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Record certification will cost an additional $1. All fees must be paid before copies will be provided.

Iowa County property records may also be obtained online using the Iowa County LandShark portal. Record seekers must create an account to use the service, and the portal offers subscription fees for daily users and occasional users.

Iowa County Court Records Online

Record seekers may access Iowa County criminal and civil court records by contacting the Iowa County Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse or online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. Additionally, Wisconsincourtrecords.us and third-party websites may also provide resources for searching for public Iowa County court records online. These websites have simple interfaces and search tools that may be used to search for court records using search criteria like case numbers or names and download results to a smartphone or computer. This helps record seekers save time and effort from visiting a physical courthouse. It should be noted that these websites operate outside government jurisdiction. Hence, the accuracy of the records they provide cannot be guaranteed.