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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Burnett County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Burnett County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Burnett County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
17,187
Population
Census estimate
6,989
Households
Census estimate
$60,466
Median income
Annual household
$200,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Meenon
County seat
In Wisconsin
Burnett County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
4 sources
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Burnett County Records at a Glance

Record typeBurnett County verified sources
Court recordsSite help
Criminal recordsInmate List - Total:57 Name Age Initial Booking ARNESON, SAB…
News Flash • Burnett County Tax Deed Properties for Sale
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Burnett County state portal below
Property recordsRegister of Deeds | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
County Treasurer | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
Vital recordsWinnebago Co, Wisconsin Queries
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Division of Public Health F-05…
Voter recordsMy Vote WI
Professional licensesBusiness Directory
Recorded documentsLinks to Wisconsin County Regsiter of Deeds office Property …
Burnett County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records1Criminal records3Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records4Voter records1Licenses1Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Burnett County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Burnett County Records

2026
Burnett County official government portal active
The official Burnett County government website at www.burnettcounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Burnett County court records portal verified
State court system links for Burnett County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Burnett County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Burnett County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Burnett County property records online
Burnett County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Burnett County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Burnett County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Burnett County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Wisconsin statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Wisconsin state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Burnett County Records

❌ Myth: "Burnett County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Burnett County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Burnett County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Burnett County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Burnett County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Burnett County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Burnett County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Burnett County & Wisconsin Records

For records not specific to Burnett County, use Wisconsin's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wisconsin statewide record systems:
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Related Public Records
Other counties in Wisconsin: Brown · Buffalo · Calumet · Chippewa · Clark

About Burnett County, Wisconsin

Burnett County is located in Northwest Wisconsin. The county seat is Meenon (official site: http://www.burnettcounty.com ).

  • Population: 17,187
  • Households: 6,989
  • Median household income: $60,466
  • Median home value: $200,800
  • Below poverty line: 11.6%
  • Land area: 821.6 sq mi
  • Population density: 20.9 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 11
Useful Links
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County Surveyor · WI PLSS Original Field Notes and Plat Maps · Datum Shift Report and Maps · Real Property Listing · Tax Assessment Data · Mailing Label Instructions - Lake Buffer · PIN · Pin Explanation · Town Treasurer · Town Treasurer Downloads · Zoning / Land Use · USDA - NRCS Web Soil Survey · Burnett County Zoned Townships Map ·
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Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Queries
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My grandmother, Amelia, was the third chld and was born Feb. 2, 1889 in Neenah. The fourth child was Elizabeth and the two of them were babtized at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha. Christine died Dec. 12, 1895 in Winnebago County per pre-1907 record index.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Division of Public Health F-05280 (Rev. 04/14)
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BURNETT CTY R.O.D., 7410 COUNTY RD K, BOX 103, SIREN, WI 54872 · Clear / Reset Form · WISCONSIN DEATH CERTIFICATE APPLICATION · F-05280 (Rev. 04/14) Page 2 of 2 · 1. What is the difference between a “certified” and an “uncertified” copy of a death certificate? A certified copy of a death certificate issued by the State Vital Records Office will have a raised seal, will show the signature of the State Registrar, and ·
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Marriage License Application Requirements | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
Vital Records
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How do I apply for a marriage license?

burnettcountywi.gov
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Where do I go to get copies of my birth certificate or divorce decree?
Vital Records
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Where do I go to get copies of my birth certificate or divorce decree?

burnettcountywi.gov
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Genealogy
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Marriage License applications must be done in-person and by appointment only . No applications will be started after 3:30 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made with the County Clerk. Wisconsin residents and nonresidents can apply for, obtain and use a marriage license for their ceremony ...
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Inmate List - Total:57 Name Age Initial Booking ARNESON, SABRINA ROSE 41
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Inmate List - Total:57 · Initial Booking · ARNESON, SABRINA ROSE · 04/09/2024 22:21:11 · BAKER, EARL JOHN · 03/27/2024 12:49:27 · BELZ, JEREMY JOSEPH · 06/28/2023 16:00:23 · BENJAMIN, TIMOTHY ADAM · 04/05/2024 22:25:01
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News Flash • Burnett County Tax Deed Properties for Sale
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Please visit the Wisconsin Surplus Website early · to find out how the auction works. Preview Information and Property Listings will also · be available to view at www.burnettcountywi.gov · Additional Info... Next⇒ NEW Reservation Portal for booking Timberland Hills Camper Cabin & Keizer Area Campsites ·
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Default OAG 1 24 14 Request
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Navigating the Justice system; and advocacy; Connect with OCVS at DOJ · Wisconsin public records, open meetings laws; making a public records request, Public Records/Open Meetings (PROM) Hotline · Record checks; Reading criminal records; Employer information; Removal
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Service Provider Directory and Resources
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The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), administrator of the WA VINE system, is inviting service providers to join the VINE Service Provider Directory. We appreciate your interest in being part of this new resource for victims in our state · The Service Provider Directory ...
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Register of Deeds | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
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Official County repository for all real estate records - deeds, land contracts, military discharge records for the Burnett County Veterans, mortgages, and vital records (birth, marriage, and death records) Public location where documents may be recorded or filed · Archival storage and convenient access to these public records · Collect, disburse, and accurately account for fees imposed by Wisconsin Statutes and other local and State regulations
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County Treasurer | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
Property & Tax Records
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When is my property tax payment due?

burnettcountywi.gov
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Property Tax Search
Property & Tax Records
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Property Tax Search

burnettcountywi.gov
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Site help
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If your search results in multiple rows, you can move through the records by selecting the "Next" or "Previous" link. To return to the list, select the "Return to search results" link. Some WCCA reports and the case court record also display in printable (PDF) format.
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Records Search Help - Search & Request Records - Archives
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Probate case files generally consist of documents pertaining to the settling of a person’s estate upon their death. Typical documents include wills, list of property owned, heirs (names, family connections, etc.), distribution of property/assets and settlement of debts.
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My Vote WI
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Search by name to view your registration information, voting history, vote absentee or make updates to your registration. *=Required Field · Search by address to find your polling place, see what will be on your ballot, find your next election or learn about absentee voting. *=Required Field
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Burnett County Election Results | Burnett County, WI - Official Website
Voter Records
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County Clerk / Elections

burnettcountywi.gov
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Business Directory
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County Clerk · Burnett County Election Results · 2026 ELECTIONS August 11, 2026 Fall Partisan Primary Results August 11, 2026 Election Stats Canvass Results for August 11, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election Results November 3, 2026 Election Stats Canvass Results for November 3, 2026 ·
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Home Page - WIDOT Driver License Guide
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Agency Directory Online Services · This interactive Guide provides information on the application process for Regular and Commercial (CDL) driver licenses and Identification (ID) cards. The Guide will determine your eligibility, provide you with a checklist of requirements, and allow you to ...
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Links to Wisconsin County Regsiter of Deeds office Property Fraud Alert
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To address these concerns, many Register of Deeds have worked to provide a notification service. This service will inform you of documents that have been recorded so you can review them and verify they aren’t fraudulent. ​ · ​ · It’s simple and it’s FREE. What is a Property Fraud Alert / Land Notification System · Adams · Ashland · Barron · Bayfield · Brown · Buffalo · Burnett ·
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Page 1 of 3 Burnett County, WI
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BURNETT COUNTY LAND USE /SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCES · CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #CUP-25-19 – YELLOW LAKE MHP, LLC – MODIFY · CUP-21-19 TO REMOVE CONDITION #7 Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the · Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that Andrew Freeman on behalf of Yellow Lake ·
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Burnett County
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The second installment, if applicable, must be paid to the Burnett County Treasurer by July 31. Property tax bills are mailed in December by the town/village treasurer. The tax bill states if payment in full is required by January 31, or if the payment may be paid in two installments.
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Facilities • Burnett County, WI • CivicEngage
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View facilities on the map to quickly see their general locations, or you can view information on the listing screen and sort them in a way that best meets your need. Then, when you find what you are looking for, click on the facility for more information! If a facility has a public calendar, you can view it at the bottom of the facility’s page. The calendar will show any events that are taking place at the facility and you can click on the event for more information.
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Burnett County, WI - Official Website | Official Website
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Burnett County, Wisconsin is committed to public service with our Mission: To Provide Vision and Stewardship · Housing Committee Meeting · Traffic Safety Commission Meeting · BCDA Meeting · Burnett County Board of Supervisors Meeting · Memorial Day-Building Closed View All Events · /Calendar.aspx ·
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Agenda Center • Burnett County, WI • CivicEngage
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County Clerk / Elections · Treasurer / Property Taxes · Employment · GIS / Maps · Agendas & Minutes · Zoning/Permits · Government Websites by CivicPlus® · Loading · Loading · Do Not Show Again Close ·
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Staff Directory • Burnett County, WI • CivicEngage
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Staff Directory · Administration & Human Resources · Airport · Board of Supervisors · Burnett County Development Association · Child Support Agency · Circuit Court · Clerk of Courts / Register in Probate · County Clerk · County Treasurer · Corporation Counsel ·
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Burnett Corners Cemetery in Burnett, Wisconsin - Find a Grave Cemetery
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Located in Burnett Corners , a small crossroads which is a few miles away from the town of Burnett. The Cemetery is on County B, 1.7mi west of County I. The Village of Burnett was once called Burnett Junction.
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Burnett Co. WIGenWeb Project - Communities
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Burnett County Communities A brief summary of the communities, settlements and other areas within Burnett County, how they got their names and where they are located · ALPHA -- Named by Guy E. Noyes, this community was originally known as Smaland Prairie because of the large numbers of settlers ...
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Code of Ordinances | Burnett County, WI - Municode Library
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MunicodeNEXT, the industry's leading search application with over 3,300 codes and growing!
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Felony Charges Filed Against Burnett County Assistant District Attorney | Wisconsin Department of Justice
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Mr. Steffen is currently an Assistant District Attorney in Burnett County. This investigation was led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Burnett County?
Burnett County court cases are searchable through the Site help portal: https://wcca.wicourts.gov/site.html. Wisconsin also operates a state-level case lookup through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Wisconsin?
Yes — in Wisconsin, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Wisconsin marriage records public?
Marriage records in Wisconsin are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Wisconsin background check?
Wisconsin background checks are handled by the Wisconsin DOJ. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.