Vilas County Court Records

Records that provide the details of court cases and legal proceedings from Vilas County, Wisconsin, are referred to as Vilas County Court Records. These records are generally maintained by the local judiciary according to the law for various reasons, including as proof that cases were fair and legal procedures were followed. Record seekers will generally be able to obtain documents such as motions, rulings, and statements from criminal, civil, probate, and family cases. Related records, such as Vilas County arrest records, may be included in criminal cases where the arrest brought about criminal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Vilas County?

Wisconsin Public Record Law classifies Vilas County court records as public records, which the general public may access. Unless specifically exempted by the law, anyone may request and copy records of criminal, civil, family law, and other court cases within the county. Personal information, juvenile arrest records, expunged records, and certain criminal investigation records are among records typically exempt from public view. Government agencies and specific individuals may still be able to access restricted records if they obtain a court order.

Vilas County Court Records Search

Vilas County court record searches may be available from custodians of court records, such as the clerk of courts. The following are several methods interested parties may use to obtain court records for Vilas County.

• Visit the Vilas County Circuit Court in person or contact the Clerk of Circuit Court
• Search online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal maintained by the Wisconsin State Judiciary.
• Use the resources provided by third-party record websites

Vilas County Courts

Wisconsin's legal system comprises Circuit and Municipal courts serving its counties. Listed below are all the court locations within Vilas County.

Vilas County Circuit Court
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street,
Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: (715) 479-3632
Fax: (715) 479-3636

Town of Boulder Junction Municipal Court
5386 Park Street, P.O. Box 616,
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Phone: (715) 385-2220
Fax: (715) 385-9129

Town of Presque Isle Municipal Court
P.O. Box 130,
Presque Isle, WI 54557
Phone: (715) 686-2473
Fax: (715) 686-2588

Vilas County Criminal and Civil Records

The Vilas County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains Vilas County criminal and civil court records. Interested parties may view all nonconfidential court records, including motions, rulings, evidence, testimony, and judgments from civil disputes or claims and criminal felonies or misdemeanors. Vilas County arrest records may also be accessible as part of the criminal court records when an arrest was prosecuted.

These records may be accessed in person or by mailing a written request to the circuit court clerk at:

Vilas County Clerk of Courts
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

A court record search typically requires information such as case party names and case numbers. Although viewing records may be free, record seekers must pay for any copies they require. For full details about accessing court records, including request processes and copy fees, record seekers should call the office at (715) 479-3632 ahead of their request.

Vilas County criminal and civil court records may also be sought online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. This portal allows record seekers to look up non-confidential court records online using search criteria like names and case numbers.

Vilas County Marriage Records

Vilas County marriage records are not entirely public information. Only specific people, such as couples, their immediate family, and legal representatives, may request certified copies of these records.

Vilas County marriage records may be obtained by downloading the Marriage Certificate Application and submitting it to the Vilas County Register of Deeds at:

Vilas County Register of Deeds
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Marriage record requests may be made in person or by mailing the complete form and payment to the register's office. To order certified copies, record seekers must provide a valid government-issued photo ID. Uncertified and certified copies cost $20 for the search, including one copy of the record, and additional copies cost $3 if ordered. A self-addressed and stamped envelope must be added to mailed requests to return any copies.

Vilas County Divorce Records

Vilas County divorce records are public information that may be obtained by the general public under Wisconsin law. Record seekers may request divorce records from the Vilas County Register of Deeds or the Vilas County Circuit Court where the case was heard.

To request divorce records, record seekers must fill out and submit the Divorce Record Application form to the Register of Deeds at:

Vilas County Register of Deeds
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Divorce records from the register of Deeds cost $20 for the first copy and $3 each for all extra copies ordered simultaneously. Interested parties with questions may call the register's office at (715) 479-3660.

Record seekers may also contact the Vilas County Clerk of Courts and request records in person or by mail. Record seekers must provide details of the court, such as the names of the couple involved, the case number, and the filing date. This information will enable staff at the clerk's office to locate the record. For further information, requesters should call the office before they visit at (715) 479-3632.

Vilas Birth Records

Birth records are not considered public records in Wisconsin. Therefore, only authorized persons such as the subject on the records, the parents or immediate family, and legal representatives may request birth records. Requests for certified copies must always include proof of tangible interest and a valid government-issued photo ID.

Vilas County birth records may be obtained by filling out the Birth Record Application and submitting it in person or by mail to:

Vilas County Register of Deeds
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Mailed requests must include payment in a check or money order and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to deliver the record. Copies cost $20 for the first copy, which also covers the search, and $3 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.

Birth records are used for determining a person's identity and nationality, as well as applying for driver's licenses and social security.

Vilas Death Records

Vilas County death records and not public and may only be accessed by the immediate family and their legal representatives. Individuals who may prove a tangible interest may also be able to access death records. Requests for Vilas County death records may be answered by the county Register of Deeds.

To request a Vilas County death record, requesters must fill out and submit a Death Record Application form and submit it in person or via mail to:

Vilas County Register of Deeds
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Copies of death records cost a nonrefundable $20 for the record search including one copy and $3 each for all additional copies ordered at once. Mailed requests must include payment in form of a check or money order and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to mail copies to the requester.
Death records are typically required during probate matters such as the administration of a will or estate, and the collection of benefits such as life insurance.

Vilas County Probate Court Records

Vilas County Probate Court Records collectively describe records of court cases involving probate matters. These include records of cases involving wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. These records may generally be obtained from the Vilas County Register in Probate.

Record seekers may obtain these records by visiting in person or sending a written request to:

Vilas County Register in probate
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Record seekers will be required to provide details to locate the record, such as the names of parties involved, filing dates, and case numbers where available. For further information, it is advised to call the register's office before making a request at (715) 479-3642.

Vilas County Property Records

Vilas County property records collectively describe records of property and transactions involving property in the county. Interested parties may request records of deeds, trusts, taxes, mortgages, liens, and other such records from the Vilas County Register of Deeds and Treasurer.

Interested parties may request property records from the Register of Deeds by visiting in person or by sending a request by mail to:

Vilas County Register of Deeds
Vilas County Courthouse
330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521

Record seekers may call the office at (715) 479-3660 or email registerofdeeds@vilascountywi.gov for full details on the request procedure and copy fees.

For inquiries about tax-related property records, interested persons may call the Treasurer's office at (715) 479-3609 or email treasurer@vilascountywi.gov.

Vilas County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like Wisconsincourtrecords.us may offer record seekers a convenient option for searching for public Vilas County court records online. These websites provide resources for searching for court records from home or an office without visiting a courthouse, saving time and effort. They have search tools and user interfaces where documents may be searched for using names or case numbers, and results may be viewed or transferred to another device online. However, since third-party platforms have no official oversight, the results' reliability must be verified using government sources.