Divorce records in Brown County, Wisconsin can be accessed through several channels. BrownCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Brown County Register of Deeds, or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Vital Records Office. Online search tools, in-person requests, and mail-in options are all available depending on the type of document you need.
Brown County Divorce Records Search
Two offices maintain divorce-related records in Brown County. The Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court keeps the official court file for every divorce case heard in the Brown County Circuit Court. This file includes the divorce decree (judgment of divorce), settlement agreements, custody and placement orders, property division documents, and all motions and orders filed throughout the case. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Vital Records Section, maintains a statewide index of divorce certificates — summary documents that confirm a divorce occurred but do not contain the full case details.
You can search for Brown County divorce case records online through the Wisconsin Court System case search portal, which provides public access to circuit court case information including party names, case type, filing dates, and disposition. For certified copies of the actual divorce decree or related filings, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court directly.
Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Brown County
In Wisconsin, divorce cases are handled exclusively by the circuit courts. Brown County divorce cases are filed in and decided by the Brown County Circuit Court, located at the Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay. After a judge signs the judgment of divorce, the decree and all associated documents remain on file with the Clerk of Circuit Court's office.
Separately, the court reports the divorce to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Vital Records Section, which creates a divorce certificate — a brief verification document. This certificate confirms that a divorce took place but does not include the terms of the settlement, custody arrangements, or property division.
Which office to contact:
- For the full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or any court filing: Contact the Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court. You can also search circuit court records and forms through the county website.
- For a divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred): Contact the Brown County Register of Deeds Vital Records office or the Wisconsin DHS Vital Records Section. Either office can issue a divorce certificate for divorces that occurred anywhere in Wisconsin.
Brown County Register of Deeds – Vital Records
Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Brown County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (county Register of Deeds) | $20.00 | Same day to 5 business days (in person or by mail) |
| Divorce certificate (Wisconsin DHS Vital Records, by mail) | $20.00 | 2–4 weeks |
| Court record copies (non-certified, per page) | $1.25 | Same day if requested in person; varies by mail |
| Certified court document copy | $5.00 plus $1.25 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court case search (online via CCAP) | Free | Immediate |