Wood County, Wisconsin Property Records

Wood County, Wisconsin, incorporates four cities, eight villages, and 22 towns. In Wood County, WI, property records are valuable information sources about the county's properties, necessary for conducting business, taxation, and planning.

Navigating Wood County property records uncovers valuable data for homeowners. With a median household income of $63,924, the county boasts an average home value of $143,669 and a median rent of $679. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects 1.68% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Wood County, WI, are under the custody of the  Register of Deeds. The Register is entrusted with the upkeep of various property documents, from deeds, liens, and mortgages to UCC filings, plats, and others.

The Register of Deeds digitizes and indexes these property documents after recording. All property files are eventually stored in physical and electronic databases, which the public can access.

To date, two online platforms offer access to the electronic forms of these records.  Laredo Land Records Search serves daily professional users, whereas  Tapestry Land Records Search is recommended for those occasional records researchers, although both require account subscriptions and agreements with the Register.

Alternatively, the Register's office at Wood County Courthouse, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, is available to those who prefer on-site browsing.

The Register charges fees to cover the reproduction cost of property records obtained from the office. The first page of standard copies costs $2, and $1 is charged for each succeeding page. Apart from the copy fee, $1 is asked for each certification requested. For other associated fees, contact the Register of Deeds at 715-421-8400.

In Wood County, zoning information can be verified by contacting the  Department of Planning and Zoning at 715-421-8400. This department administers and enforces various types of zoning in the county.