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

Racine County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Racine County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
198,651
Population
Census estimate
79,100
Households
Census estimate
$72,658
Median income
Annual household
$226,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Racine
County seat
In Wisconsin
Racine County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Racine County Records at a Glance

Record typeRacine County verified sources
Court recordsSite help
Probate Records - Research Help - Archives - UW-Green Bay
Criminal recordsForeclosures
:: Racine County :: Inmate Locator
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Racine County state portal below
Property recordsProperty Taxes | Racine County, WI
Racine County, WI - ArcGIS Online
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Racine County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Racine County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Racine County state portal below
Recorded documentsHow to apply for vital records in Wisconsin
Racine County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records3Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Racine County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Racine County Records

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

The 4-Step Racine County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Racine County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Racine 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 Racine County Records

❌ Myth: "Racine County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Racine County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Racine 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 Racine County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Racine County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Racine County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Racine 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 — Racine County & Wisconsin Records

For records not specific to Racine County, use Wisconsin's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wisconsin statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Wisconsin: Portage · Price · Richland · Rock · Rusk

About Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine County is located in Southeast Wisconsin. The county seat is Racine (official site: http://www.racineco.com).

  • Population: 198,651
  • Households: 79,100
  • Median household income: $72,658
  • Median home value: $226,500
  • Below poverty line: 11.3%
  • Land area: 332.6 sq mi
  • Population density: 597.2 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 6
  • NCES schools indexed: 58
Active Warrants - City of Racine
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First and foremost, citizens with of Racine County by calling 888-636-9330 . In some cases, rewards will be offered for tips leading to the arrest of violent offenders. Second, to keep our city financially sound, local government officials are currently seeking to recover the large amount
Tax Inquiry | Racine County, WI
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Racine County Public Officials Guide · Racine Youth Sports · Real Estate Forms · Recorded Documents · Register of Deeds · Sheriff Foreclosure · Tax Bill · Tax Bills · Tax Foreclosed Property · Tax Inquiry · Tickets or Fines · Treatment Courts · Unclaimed Funds · Wisconsin Municipal Guide ·
Assessor Division - City of Racine
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Register of Deeds Office at 262-636-3208 located in the County Courthouse, 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine . If there is not a survey on file, you may want to contact a surveying company for further assistance. The 2026 Wisconsin property guide for owners, issued by the Wisconsin Department of
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Foreclosures
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information
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:: Racine County :: Inmate Locator
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Racine County Sheriff Office inmate search.
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Criminal History Unit | Wisconsin Department of Justice
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Property Taxes | Racine County, WI
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Racine County Public Officials Guide · Racine Youth Sports · Real Estate Forms · Recorded Documents · Register of Deeds · Sheriff Foreclosure · Tax Bill · Tax Bills · Tax Foreclosed Property · Tax Inquiry · Tickets or Fines · Treatment Courts · Unclaimed Funds · Wisconsin Municipal ...
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Racine County, WI - ArcGIS Online
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Racine County GIS Maps http://arcgis.racinecounty.com/MapBook/ Find Racine County GIS maps, tax maps, and parcel viewers to search for and identify land and property records.
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How to apply for vital records in Wisconsin
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These Register of Deeds require a money order, certified bank or cashier’s check payable to "Register of Deeds" Barron (out-of-state residents only) Brown (out-of-state residents only) Chippewa (out-of-state residents only) Columbia · Dane · Dodge (out-of-state residents only) Eau Claire · Fond du Lac · Kenosha · La Crosse · Manitowoc · Marathon · Portage · Racine · Rock · Trempealeau · Waupaca · Wood · Or check or money order payable to: Ozaukee - Make check out to Ozaukee County​ ·
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________________________ _________________________ Racine County Register of
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730 Wisconsin Ave. Racine WI 53403 · karie.pope@racinecounty.gov · Phone: 262.636.3709 Fax: 262.636.3851 · Karie L. Pope Register of Deeds · Jill Niesen Deputy · ABOUT OCCASIONAL LANDSHARK · Please note that the $50 charge you will see is a · preauthorization fee only. You will not be charged · this fee unless you access $50 worth of images. What records can I access? In Racine County, the images of real estate documents recorded and the computer tract ·
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Racine County Home Page
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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 ...
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Sheriff's Sales | Racine County, WI
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After the Court's confirmation of Sale, the successful bidder takes possession of the property and becomes the new owner. If the defendant in the Mortgage Foreclosure action occupies the property, and the new owner wishes to remove them, the new owner must obtain a Writ of Assistance which will allow the Sheriff's Office to remove the parties.
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ICAC Affiliates in Racine County
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Racine County · Richland County · Rock County · Rusk County · Saint Croix County · Sauk County · Sawyer County · Shawano County · Sheboygan County · Taylor County · Trempealeau County · Vernon County · Vilas County · Walworth County · Washburn County · Washington County · Waukesha County · Waupaca County · Waushara County · Winnebago County · Wood County · This page is created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
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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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Home Page - WIDOT Driver License Guide
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Racine County?
Racine 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.
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.
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 Racine 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.