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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Grant County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Grant County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Grant County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
52,330
Population
Census estimate
19,863
Households
Census estimate
$63,497
Median income
Annual household
$173,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Lancaster
County seat
In Wisconsin
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Grant County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Grant County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Site help Probate Records - Research Help - Archives - UW-Green Bay |
| Criminal records | Grant County, Wisconsin Public Records Lookup | GrantRecords… Wisconsin DOJ — Criminal History |
| Wants & warrants | Wisconsin Department of Justice Criminal Background Checks |
| Property records | Grant County Property Assessor (Wisconsin) north |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Grant County state portal below |
| Voter records | Grant County – Wisconsin |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Grant County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Grant County, Wisconsin Property Records | GrantRecords.us |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Grant County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Grant County Records
2026
Grant County official government portal active
The official Grant County government website at www.grantcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Grant County court records portal verified
State court system links for Grant County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Grant County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Grant County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Grant County property records online
Grant County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Grant County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Grant County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Grant 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 Grant County Records
❌ Myth: "Grant County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Grant County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Grant 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 Grant County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Grant County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Grant County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Grant 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.grantcounty.org — Official Grant County government website
- wcca.wicourts.gov — Court records — official source
- grantrecords.us — Criminal records — official source
- www.wisdoj.gov — Wants & warrants — official source
- landrecords.co.grant.wi.gov — Property records — official source
- www.co.grant.wi.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Grant County & Wisconsin Records
For records not specific to Grant 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 Grant County, Wisconsin
Grant County is located in Southwest Wisconsin. The county seat is Lancaster (official site: http://www.grantcounty.org/).
- Population: 52,330
- Households: 19,863
- Median household income: $63,497
- Median home value: $173,400
- Below poverty line: 13.8%
- Land area: 1,147.6 sq mi
- Population density: 45.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 13
- NCES schools indexed: 28
Application Error
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Could not access any Portal machines. Please contact your system administrator
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.
Probate Records - Research Help - Archives - UW-Green Bay
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To see which Wisconsin counties and years our probate records cover, check our local history and genealogy collections. Probate case files generally contain a wide variety of documents, including: A will generally names spouses, children and other members of the household such as hired help, grandchildren or distant relatives.
🌐 uwgb.edu
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Wisconsin DOJ — Criminal History
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
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 ...
Grant County Property Assessor (Wisconsin)
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The Assessor's Office maintains current data on every parcel in the district, including records on Grant County property tax assessments, maps of property lines, and inventories of parcels and structures, as well as the value of all the property ...
Survey Books Bk 22 Final 22086
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landrecords.co.grant.wi.gov - /publicinfo/Plats, Surveys, Tie Sheets/ · [To Parent Directory] 2/11/2025 9:32 AM <dir> Highway_Orders 1/23/2025 9:04 AM <dir> Historic_Plat_Books 4/19/2023 12:01 PM <dir> Plats of Government Surveys 4/19/2023 12:01 PM <dir> Railroad_Plats 7/3/2025 1:30 PM <dir> ...
Wisconsin Department of Justice Criminal Background Checks
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· The Wisconsin Department of Justice (Wisconsin DOJ) maintains the state’s central repository for Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), which is composed of demographic data, arrest and charge information, and final disposition reports.
Waukesha County Crime Victim Resources | Wisconsin Department of Justice
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Skip to main content · Wisconsin Department of Justice · WisDOJ · Office of Crime Victim Services · Crime Victim Compensation · Victim & Witness Rights · Information for Victims & Families · Safe At Home: Wisconsin’s Address Confidentiality Program · Crime Victims Rights Board · ...
Grant County – Wisconsin
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webmaster@co.grant.wi,gov Administration Building 111 S. Jefferson St. Lancaster, Wi 53813 · Sign up for Emergency Alerts:
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
Grant County - Andrea Noethe
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200px-Map_of_Wisconsin_highlighting_Grant_County.svg · Grant · 1/2 · 111 S. Jefferson St., PO Box 391, Lancaster WI 53813-0391 · · Office hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Telephone: 608-723-2727 · Grant County · Grant County Register of Deeds · Online Real Estate Documents ·
Grant County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Economic Development – Grant County WI Economic Corporation & Tourism
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They met with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Brancel as well as other economic development representatives. Available Buildings and Sites - commercial retail and office buildings, industrial manufacturing buildings, warehouses and vacant building sites
Official Directory 2023-2024
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Here you'll find historic sites, beautiful scenery, great recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking, just to mention a few. Grant County Economic Development Corporation Ron Brisbois, Executive Director 916 E Elm St., Ste C Lancaster, WI 53813 Phone
Register of Deeds: Grant County, Wisconsin
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Order Vital Records online at https://www.officialrecordsonline.com/Select/Index.html?state=WI&county=GRANT#/ (for USPS or FEDEX delivery) · Order Vital Records online at www.vitalchek.com (for USPS or UPS delivery)
Home Page - WIDOT Driver License Guide
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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 pre-fill any required application(s). Depending on your eligibility, you may also be able to use this Guide to electronically submit your application(s) and schedule an appointment with the DMV. By providing your personal identifying information in this Guide, we will be able to search for your DMV record and provide you with more…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Grant County?
Grant 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 active warrant show up on a background check in Wisconsin?
Yes. Active warrants in Wisconsin appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Wisconsin DOJ system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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 Wisconsin criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Wisconsin's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.
