Brown County, WI Public Records

Brown County public records include records created, maintained, or used by government agencies during their duties. The public can request copies of these records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Vital records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, are only available to eligible parties, such as the person named on the record or their legal representative. Property records, including deeds and mortgages, can be found at the County Register of Deeds Office. This office also records liens and judgments against the property. Other records available at the county level include licenses, permits, certificates issued by the county, city, or town, and records related to elections, zoning, and land use. County offices that manage these records include the Register of Deeds, Clerk of Circuit Court, and County Clerk.