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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Eau Claire County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Eau Claire County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
108,830
Population
Census estimate
42,481
Households
Census estimate
$70,127
Median income
Annual household
$226,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Eau Claire
County seat
In Wisconsin
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Eau Claire County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Eau Claire County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Site help Finding Records - UW-Green Bay |
| Criminal records | Most Wanted Inmate Listing | Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Eau Claire County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Eau Claire County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Eau Claire County Records
2026
Eau Claire County official government portal active
The official Eau Claire County government website at www.co.eau-claire.wi.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Eau Claire County court records portal verified
State court system links for Eau Claire County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Eau Claire County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Eau Claire County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Wisconsin, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Eau Claire County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Eau Claire County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County Records
❌ Myth: "Eau Claire County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Eau Claire County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Eau Claire County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Eau Claire County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Eau Claire 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)
- www.co.eau-claire.wi.us — Official Eau Claire County government website
- wcca.wicourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.eauclairecounty.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Eau Claire County & Wisconsin Records
For records not specific to Eau Claire County, use Wisconsin's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wisconsin statewide record systems:
- Wisconsin Court Records →
- Wisconsin Criminal Records →
- Wisconsin Property Records →
- Wisconsin Vital Records →
- Wisconsin Voter Records →
- Wisconsin Wants & Warrants →
- Wisconsin Licenses →
- Wisconsin Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Wisconsin statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County is located in West Central Wisconsin. The county seat is Eau Claire (official site: http://www.co.eau-claire.wi.us/).
- Population: 108,830
- Households: 42,481
- Median household income: $70,127
- Median home value: $226,400
- Below poverty line: 12.1%
- Land area: 637.9 sq mi
- Population density: 170.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 36
Most Wanted
Official Free
To access all publicly available case information, you will need to log into Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER).
Inmate Listing | Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office
Official Free
Eau Claire County Jail 710 Second Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54703 Map & Directions How Do I . . . This is a listing of current inmates in the Eau Claire County Jail as well as their estimated release date based upon sentencing. The form is updated Monday through Friday on a daily basis.
Officer Involved Death Investigation in Eau Claire, Wis. | Wisconsin Department of Justice
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death (OID) in the city of Eau Claire, Wis.
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 ...
Eau Claire County Wanted Persons
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Welcome to nginx!
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Budget | City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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To calculate the amount of property taxes you pay, divide your assessed value by $1,000 and then multiply by the tax rate for where you live. For example, to determine the property taxes on a home with an assessed value of $200,000 in Eau Claire County and Eau Claire Schools = $200,000/$1,000 = $200 x 20.470 = $4,094.00
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.
Finding Records - UW-Green Bay
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Brown County Wills and Probate Case Files , 1821-1976 · Calumet County Citizenship Records, 1850-1955 · Kewaunee County Circuit Court records, 1858-1950 · Kewaunee County Citizenship Records, 1850-1950 · Manitowoc County Citizenship Records, 1848-1955 · Oconto County Wills and Probate Case ...
🌐 uwgb.edu
Officer Involved Shooting in Eau Claire, Wis. | Wisconsin Department of Justice
Official Free
The Eau Claire County Regional SWAT team was activated and responded to the scene. Officers evacuated the residents of neighboring apartments. Crisis negotiators maintained phone contact with the subject until they were able to broker a peaceful surrender. The subject was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
What's On My Ballot
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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
Home Page - WIDOT Driver License Guide
Official Free
By providing your personal identifying information in this Guide, we will be able to search for your DMV record and provide you with more accurate and complete information.
Eau Claire County - Tina Pommier
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The Eau Claire County Register of Deeds Office recorded over 36,000 documents in 2003. They have a staff of 5 people plus one half-time person. Eau Claire County has been scanning documents for over two years using their in-house system. Mary has worked with her Information Technology director ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire 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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Wisconsin?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Wisconsin counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Wisconsin?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Wisconsin record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Eau Claire County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.