Columbia County, WI Public Records
Columbia County has an estimated population of 58,113 (2024) across 766 square miles of land. In Wisconsin, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Court cases are handled by the Wisconsin Court System; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Columbia County.
📍 Columbia County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 58,113 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 766 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | PortagePopulation 9,975 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Columbia County, WI
Criminal case records for Columbia County are kept by the Wisconsin Court System. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Columbia County
| State court system | Wisconsin Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Columbia County, WI
A people search for Columbia County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Columbia County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Columbia County
| Sex offender registry | Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry (Department of Corrections) Source: wistaysafe.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Wisconsin Court System |
📋 Arrest Records in Columbia County, WI
Arrest and booking records for Columbia County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Wisconsin State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Columbia County
| State court system | Wisconsin Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Columbia County, WI
Court records for Columbia County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Columbia County, with addresses from the official Wisconsin Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Columbia County
| State court system | Wisconsin Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Columbia County, WI
In Wisconsin, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Columbia County
| Land records | In Wisconsin, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. |
📜 Vital Records in Columbia County, WI
Certified birth and death certificates for Wisconsin are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Columbia County
| State vital records office | Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records Source: dhs.wisconsin.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Columbia County, WI
The official sex offender registry for Columbia County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Columbia County
| Official registry | Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry (Department of Corrections) Source: wistaysafe.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Columbia County, WI
Divorce cases in Wisconsin are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Columbia County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Wisconsin are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records Source: dhs.wisconsin.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Wisconsin Court System |
Largest Communities in Columbia County
Portage (9,975), Columbus (5,429), Lodi (3,200), Poynette (2,834), Wisconsin Dells (2,453), Pardeeville (2,258), Fall River (1,853), Rio (1,126), Arlington (830), Cambria (768), Wyocena (732), Randolph (449) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.