Real estate-related instruments that affect title to approximately 300,000 parcels of land located in Milwaukee County are recorded by the Register of Deeds.

The following documents and services are available through the Register of Deeds:

  • certified copies of birth, death and marriage records
  • request to file a military discharge for safe keeping

 

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MKE County: Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests
MKE County

Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests

'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.

Rep. Rodriguez Hangs Onto Assembly Seat

Rep. Rodriguez Hangs Onto Assembly Seat

Southside Republican squeaks by Democratic challenger in remapped Assembly District.

Latinos Leaders Endorse David Marstellar for Assembly in the 21st District
Vote Tuesday: Meet the Candidates for County Office
Vote Tuesday

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership
Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials
Plenty of Horne: Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury
Plenty of Horne

Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury

County itself has more than $10,000 waiting to be claimed. How about you?

Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney

Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney

Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool

Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.

Nine Election Takeaways

Nine Election Takeaways

Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.

Vote August 11th: Candidate List and Election Guide
Vote August 11th

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds
Press Release

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Lt. Gov. sees Ramón as true progressive leader, reforms working

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds
Press Release

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers acknowledges progress made, more progressive reforms on the way

Murphy’s Law: Mr Pension Scandal Wants Your Vote
Murphy’s Law

Mr Pension Scandal Wants Your Vote

John Weishan, who supported infamous pension plan that gouged taxpayers, is running for Register of Deeds.

United States Senator Tammy Bladwin Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds
Press Release

United States Senator Tammy Bladwin Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Sen. Baldwin believes in efficient government, progressive reforms

League of Women Voters Publishes Online Voter Guide
Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Statement on Predecessor Guilty Plea
Press Release

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Statement on Predecessor Guilty Plea

Ramón working to move Milwaukee County forward, addresses issues from previous administration

Former Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Charged with Wire Fraud
Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
Press Release

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

MKE County: Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
MKE County

Weishan Running for Register of Deeds

After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.

John F. Weishan Jr. Announces Bid for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds 2020
City Streets: Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee
City Streets

Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee

There’s still a city street that honors him. Or is it named after a Town of Granville settler?

Milwaukee County Announces Major Reforms in the Register of Deeds Office
Press Release

Milwaukee County Announces Major Reforms in the Register of Deeds Office

Milwaukee County Register of Deeds office expects annual cost savings of $150,000

Israel Ramón Announces his Candidacy for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds
County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds

County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds

John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Israel Ramón as Milwaukee County Register of Deeds
Press Release

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Israel Ramón as Milwaukee County Register of Deeds

"Israel Ramón is the kind of principled, organized, and thoughtful leader needed to run the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office."

City Streets: Hawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds
City Streets

Hawley Rd. Honors First Register of Deeds

Cyrus Hawley got rich on real estate and was an opponent of immigrant militia companies.

MKE County: John La Fave and “The Wire”
MKE County

John La Fave and “The Wire”

Embattled Register of Deeds may have borrowed a scheme from the HBO drama.

Courthouse: Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires
Courthouse

Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires

Announcement comes two months after FBI raid of his office.

House Confidential: Register of Deeds John LaFave’s Domicile
House Confidential

Register of Deeds John LaFave’s Domicile

His deeds are now being investigated by FBI. He lives in a modest Brown Deer ranch home.

City Streets: The Barons of Bay View
City Streets

The Barons of Bay View

Wealthy businessmen Stephen Clement and Eber Ward founded Bay View, named many streets.

Plenty of Horne: Tim Gokhman Builds His Dream Home
Plenty of Horne

Tim Gokhman Builds His Dream Home

Developer is building on one of the last remaining lots in Beerline B.

Supervisor Harris Seeks to Clear Misinformation About Free Birth Certificates For Voter Identification
Press Release

Supervisor Harris Seeks to Clear Misinformation About Free Birth Certificates For Voter Identification

Supervisor helps to eliminate rumors and misunderstanding about Milwaukee County program that provides up to 5,000 free birth certificates for obtaining ID card for voting purposes.