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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Price County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Price County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Price County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
14,087
Population
Census estimate
6,630
Households
Census estimate
$55,822
Median income
Annual household
$136,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Phillips
County seat
In Wisconsin
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
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
Price County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Price County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Site help Probate Records - Research Help - Archives - UW-Green Bay |
| Criminal records | Price County Sheriff Sales Criminal History Unit | Wisconsin Department of Justice |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Price County state portal below |
| Property records | Price County Tapestry Notice |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Price County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Price County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Price County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Price County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Price County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Price County Records
2026
Price County official government portal active
The official Price County government website at www.co.price.wi.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Price County court records portal verified
State court system links for Price County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Price County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Price County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Price County property records online
Price County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Price County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Price County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Price 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 Price County Records
❌ Myth: "Price County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Price County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Price 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 Price County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Price County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Price County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Price 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.price.wi.us — Official Price County government website
- wcca.wicourts.gov — Court records — official source
- co.price.wi.us — Criminal records — official source
- records.co.price.wi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Price County & Wisconsin Records
For records not specific to Price 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 Price County, Wisconsin
Price County is located in North Central Wisconsin. The county seat is Phillips (official site: http://www.co.price.wi.us).
- Population: 14,087
- Households: 6,630
- Median household income: $55,822
- Median home value: $136,400
- Below poverty line: 13.6%
- Land area: 1,254.1 sq mi
- Population density: 11.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 10
Price County Property Tax Records | GIS
Official Free
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Click the meeting listed or click the calendar date and the "More Details" button. Price County YouTube (recordings of all board and committee meetings)
Site help
Official Free
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
Price County Sheriff Sales
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
Criminal History Unit | Wisconsin Department of Justice
Official Free
The Criminal History Unit is responsible for maintaining Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), including demographic information, arrest and charge information, and related final disposition reports from the District Attorney/Prosecutor, Clerk of Court, municipal court or correctional agencies.
Service Provider Directory | VINE by Equifax
Official Free
The VINE Service Provider Directory helps to make it easier for victims to locate assistance. Review your state’s requirements to join.
Price County Tapestry Notice
Official Free
You are being redirected to a fee based document management system · You may also obtain a copy of this document from the Price County Register of Deeds office at 715-339-2515 . If no result is found in a Search, this document is only available from the Register of Deeds office
Search | Wisconsin Department of Justice
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Skip to main content · Wisconsin Department of Justice · WisDOJ · Search · Resources · Criminal Justice Coordinating Council · File Consumer Complaint · Wisconsin Amber Alert · Missing and Exploited Children and Adults · Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
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
Online Licensure List Purchasing System
Official Free
*If you are another state agency, are eligible to receive that list without payment. Please contact dsps@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2112 for more information. As the requestor of the credential/license list please provide some basic contact information
Counties | wrdaonline
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Or Click the county image below or the county in the map to view profile with more information of the County. Register of Deeds - If you would like to update your profile either just email me the changes or use this form
Price 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 ...
Price County, WI - Official Website | Official Website
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Seeking public input for the subject bridge replacement project on County D over North Fork Spirit River in the Town of Spirit, Price County. The purpose of this outreach is to obtain your feedback on the identified needs and proposed improvements.
Price County, WI - Official Website | Official Website
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Price County, Wisconsin government site.
pricecounty.wi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Price County?
Price 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 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 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.
Are Price 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.