Marinette Property Records

Marinette County, Wisconsin, consists of three cities, four villages, and 18 towns. In Marinette County, WI, property records provide a detailed account of ownership, limitations, and transaction history, which is crucial for confirming property rights and historical land use.

Recent Marinette County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $679, are valued at around $128,038 on average, and property tax is approximately 1.4% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $53,419.

The office responsible for maintaining property records in Marinette County, WI, is the  Register of Deeds. Since 1879, they have ensured safe archival storage and convenient access to real estate documents, such as deeds, liens, mortgages, UCC tracts, and plats.

The indexing process involves physically and electronically organizing documents by party name, legal description, recorded date, instrument type, and book/page. The Register has integrated electronic documents into the  LandShark online database to enhance public access.

This database offers two options: 'LandShark for Daily Users,' which allows recurrent users to view and purchase document images, and 'LandShark for Occasional Users,' designed for infrequent searches. The LandShark database currently houses files from 1990 onwards.

For in-person access, the Register of Deeds provides on-site document browsing at their office at Hall Avenue, Marinette, WI. Additionally, the public can request copies by contacting the Register of Deeds at (715) 732-7551, provided with the necessary details to facilitate the location of the requested records.

Marinette County's fee schedule for record copies starts at $2 for the initial page, with $1 for each subsequent page. A certification fee of $1 applies for certified copies, and faxed documents have an additional per-page fee. Check with the Register of Deeds for the exact fax transmittal cost.

In Marinette County, the zoning of properties can be verified by the  Land Information Department by reaching out at (715) 732-7541. The office's Geographic Information System is vital for verifying zoning information and ensuring decisions align with public welfare and resource conservation.