Douglas County, WI Public Records

Circuit Court
1313 Belknap, Room 309
Superior, WI 54880 http://www.douglascountywi.org/index.
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
F: 715-395-1581
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile or paternity records released
The monetary limit for small claims is $10,000.
Register in Probate
1313 Belknap St, Rm 304
Courthouse Bldg
Superior, WI 54880 https://www.douglascountywi.org/348/P
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 715-395-1220
F: 715-395-1550
Jurisdiction: Probate
This court also takes care of Guardianship, Mental Commitment, Adoptions and Juvenile.

Douglas County, WI Vital Records

Contact the Douglas County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Douglas County
Register of Deeds
1313 Belknap St
Courthouse Bldg, Rm 108
Superior, WI 54880 https://www.douglascountywi.org/379/R
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 715-395-1350
Fax: 715-395-1553
Recorded Documents

Douglas County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Douglas County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,309.13 sq mi
Population (2009): 44,274
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 94.7%
  • Black/African American: 0.7%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 987
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 20,356
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.3%
Migration Flow to Douglas County, WI from (2007-2008):

Douglas County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $777,235
  • Construction: $57,111
  • Retail Trade: $61,905
  • Professional and Technical Services: $19,274
  • Healthcare: $68,617
  • Banking: $17,608
  • Retail Trade: $61,905
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $27,351
  • Manufacturing: $83,208
  • Farms: $897
  • Government: $153,578
Employed (2000): 20,616
Unemployed (2000): 1,574
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,899
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,986
Local Government Revenue (2007): $197,646 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $165,748 (thou. dol.)

Douglas County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 520
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 438
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.8

Douglas County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 93
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 16
  • Robbery: 30
  • Aggravated Assault: 47
Property Crimes (2008): 1,750
  • Burglary: 305
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,357
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 88

Douglas County Genealogy Records