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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sauk County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wisconsin state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Sauk County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sauk County, Wisconsin — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
66,486
Population
Census estimate
27,313
Households
Census estimate
$72,930
Median income
Annual household
$227,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Baraboo
County seat
In Wisconsin
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
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
Sauk County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Sauk County verified sources |
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| Court records | Site help Pay Online Clerk of Court Fees/Fines | Sauk County Wisconsin… |
| Criminal records | Foreclosure List | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website Criminal History Unit | Wisconsin Department of Justice |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Sauk County state portal below |
| Property records | Select Year https://gis.co.sauk.wi.us/arcgis/rest/services/Sauk ... |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Sauk County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Sauk County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Sauk County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Sauk County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sauk County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Sauk County Records
2026
Sauk County official government portal active
The official Sauk County government website at www.co.sauk.wi.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sauk County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sauk County verified against the Wisconsin judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sauk County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Sauk County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Sauk County property records online
Sauk County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Sauk County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Sauk County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sauk 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 Sauk County Records
❌ Myth: "Sauk County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Sauk County are held by the Wisconsin state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Sauk 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 Sauk County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wisconsin state repository has verified, current Sauk County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Sauk County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Sauk 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.sauk.wi.us — Official Sauk County government website
- wcca.wicourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.doj.state.wi.us:443 — Criminal records — official source
- lrs.co.sauk.wi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Sauk County & Wisconsin Records
For records not specific to Sauk 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 Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County is located in South Wisconsin. The county seat is Baraboo (official site: http://www.co.sauk.wi.us).
- Population: 66,486
- Households: 27,313
- Median household income: $72,930
- Median home value: $227,500
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 831.6 sq mi
- Population density: 80.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 9
- NCES schools indexed: 33
Sauk County Probate Records
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Probate records consist of the documents that settle an estate after someone’s death, whether they died with a will (testate) or without one (intestate). Probate records are important to genealogists because they can provide important information about other family members and the estate ...
Select Year
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https://gis.co.sauk.wi.us/arcgis/rest/services/Sauk ...
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Quick Links • Residents - Other Links - Wisconsin Counties
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Property Tax Info (ALRS) | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Find Agendas and Minutes Property Tax Info Maps Foreclosures Sheriff's Incident Reports Warrant List Sex Offender Registry Zoning Info Voting/Election Info Sanitary/Septic Info Recycling Info Caregiver Relief/Assistance Genealogy Records Vote Register to Vote Polling Places · ALRS - On-line Search & Payment Instructions (1 MB) Jessica A. Machovec · Sauk County
Official Zoning Maps | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Zoning districts established by this ordinance are shown on the official zoning map of Sauk County, which is made part of this ordinance by reference. Where the official zoning map does not indicate a zoning district for a particular area, the area is either within the corporate limits of a city or village, within extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction by a city or village, under the jurisdiction of town zoning, or is not zoned.
PLANNING AND ZONING | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Birth, Marriage, & Death Certificates CPZ Fees · File Divorce Will Deeds Property Liens Small Claims Guardianship Permits Claim for Service Related Disability (Veteran's) Appeal Zoning Ordinances Certified Survey Map Volunteer Aging & Disability UW Extension Parks Land Conservation Neighbor
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.
Pay Online Clerk of Court Fees/Fines | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Search fee-$5.00 per case Copies of court documents- $1.25 per page Fax fee- $1.25 per page · Record or search requests can be directed to Clerk of Courts directly by submitting your request in writing to Clerk of Courts, 510 Broadway, Baraboo WI 53913. A $5 Search fee can be paid to Clerk ...
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 ...
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Warrant List | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Find Agendas and Minutes Property Tax Info Maps Foreclosures Sheriff's Incident Reports Warrant List Sex Offender Registry Zoning Info Voting/Election Info Sanitary/Septic Info Recycling Info Caregiver Relief/Assistance Genealogy Records Vote Register to Vote Polling Places · The Sauk County Sheriff's Department holds active warrant(s) for the individuals on the following page.
State Sex Offender Registry - Temporary Redirection ::
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Furnishing the public with information regarding convicted sex offenders is a critical step towards encouraging the public to develop constructive plans to prepare themselves and their families. Additional information about ways to reinforce personal protection is available in our on-line publications and on the Department of Corrections Victim Web Site. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections sex offender registry was established in June 1997 due to the enactment of Wisconsin Act 440 - Wisconsin Statutes 301.45 and 301.46.
Foreclosure List | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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For full details read the terms of sale and the PDF file attached at the bottom of this listing; also refer to the legal announcements in the News Republic or one of the posting sites in the City of Baraboo, Town or Village where the property is located. The Sheriff's Dept. is not able to set up viewings of the property. Questions can be addressed to the attorney or mortgage holder, which is listed on the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE.
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 ...
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 ...
Wisconsin Department of Justice | WisDOJ
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What is it? Be a local hero; help fight human trafficking, indicators, Wisconsin contacts, resources, printed materials
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
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.
Sauk
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Sauk County's grantor-grantee index has been computerized and documents have been stored on optical imaging since 1987. A computerized tract index was established in February 2004, and past recordings are entered into that tract index as time allows. The office is staffed by the Register of Deeds and two full-time employees.
BARABOO 101: From River to Ringling — Sauk County Historical Society
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The story of Baraboo and before Baraboo will be the topic of three presentations given by SCHS Executive Director Paul Wolter. The presentations are co-sponsored by the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library and will be held in the library’s new auditorium.
Home Page | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Departments Accounting Administration Aging and Disability Resource Center Arts & Culture Program Building Services Child Support Circuit Courts Clerk of Courts Coroner Corporation Counsel County Clerk Justice, Diversion, and Support · Departments DNR Forester District Attorney's Office Emergency Management Environmental Health Extension Sauk County Health Care Center Health Highway Human Services Land Information/GIS Land Resources and Environment Management Information Systems
County Buildings | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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County Board Board Members Meeting & Agendas Video Recordings Committees County Departments County Directory County Ordinances County Social Media Links Building Locations West Square Building Historic Court House Courthouse Annex Law Enforcement Center Health Care Center Highway Shop Human ...
News | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Community News Business / Economic Development Place Plan Start Up Resources Business Financing Chambers of Commerce Registration of Firm Name Creating an LLC Permits Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)/CDBG Persons with Disabilities Apply for Benefits Disability Rights Wisconsin Disability Benefit ...
Visiting | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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County Board Board Members Meeting & Agendas Video Recordings Committees County Departments County Directory County Ordinances County Social Media Links Building Locations West Square Building Historic Court House Courthouse Annex Law Enforcement Center Health Care Center Highway Shop Human Services (Reedsburg) Parks and Recreation
Tie Sheet Finder | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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The current control point on the surface of the earth and its associated current coordinate value, generally determined by a surveying process and used to define an extremity of a boundary. This application was created to allow searching on the Sauk County Assigned Corner Numbers . To zoom to ...
Meetings | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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County Board Board Members Meeting & Agendas Video Recordings Committees County Departments County Directory County Ordinances County Social Media Links Building Locations West Square Building Historic Court House Courthouse Annex Law Enforcement Center Health Care Center Highway Shop Human ...
Additional Records
Land Information/GIS | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website
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Wisconsin Statewide Parcel Map Download · Land Information GIS · About Us · On-line Services · Sauk County Online Mapping Page · Modernization Plan · Product Pricing · Projects · Related Links · FAQ's · Land Information/GIS Sauk County West Square Building 505 Broadway Room #122 Baraboo, WI 53913 ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Sauk County?
Sauk 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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Wisconsin law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing 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.
