Crime Numbers
The Wisconsin Department of Justice provides annual crime statistics in all counties of the state. In 2019, Manitowoc County recorded 2 homicides, 10 rapes, 4 robberies, 137 aggravated assaults, 91 burglaries, 803 larcenies, 29 motor vehicle theft, 1 arson, 489 simple assaults. Compared to the crime statistics of 2015, the county recorded an increase in homicide (100%), rape (43%), aggravated assault (28%), simple assault (17.5% ). However, there was a decrease in robbery (43%), burglary (70%), larceny (3.5%), motor vehicle theft (19%), and arson (83%).
How Do I Get Manitowoc County Criminal Record
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) maintains the central name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history database for Wisconsin. Individuals and organizations can request for criminal record checks on the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS) website. Each criminal record check costs $7.
How to Find Manitowoc County Sex Offender Information
The Wisconsin Department of Correction provides public access to sex offender information via an online Offender Registry, which contains the names and contact information of registered sex offenders in the state. Sex offenders can be identified using a geographical search or name search. Name search involves querying the full name of a sex offender, while geographical search involves the address of sex offenders or their proximity from a particular location.
How do I Obtain Manitowoc County Inmate Information?
Members of the public can obtain inmate information by contacting the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office which oversees the Manitowoc County Jail. The Manitowoc County Jail maintains an updated inmate registry, which contains the names, age, gender, and race of all the current inmates in the jail.
The Jail offers two types of visitations: onsite and online. On-site visitations are done at the jail lobby kiosks while online visitations are done using the Inmate Canteen mobile application. It is also possible to deposit funds to inmates using the Inmate Canteen mobile application. The Manitowoc County Jail is located at:
Manitowoc County Jail
1025 S 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
There are nine law enforcement agencies in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin located at:
Cleveland Police Department
1202 W Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-3442
Kiel Police Department
621 6th St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2211
Manitowoc County Sheriff
1025 S 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-4200
Manitowoc Police Department
910 Jay St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-6500
Mishicot Police Department
442 E Main St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2525
Reedsville Police Department
217 Menasha St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4371
Saint Nazianz Police Department
218 W Main St
Saint Nazianz, WI 54232
(920) 773-2733
Two Rivers Police Department
1717 E Park St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1191
Valders Police Department
207 S Liberty St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-4522
How to Find Court records
The Wisconsin Court System provides public access to some court records via the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) platform. It is an online repository of court records from all counties of Wisconsin, including Manitowoc County, that uses the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) Case Management system. Requesters can search for court records using the names of parties and case numbers.
The Office of Clerk of Circuit Court also manages court records in the state. These records are available to interested members of the public. Court records can be requested by mail, in person, or email. To request for a court record, complete the Open Record Request form. The Office of Clerk of Circuit Court charges $5 as a search fee and $1.25 for each page of the record requested. Acceptable payment options are cash, money order, check, and credit/debit cards
Manitowoc County Clerk of Court
ATTN: Barbara P., Records Clerk
1010 S. 8th Street, Room 105
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 683-4306
Fax: (920) 683-2733
Manitowoc County has one Circuit Court and four Municipal Courts. These are the courts and their locations:
Manitowoc County Circuit Court
Manitowoc County Courthouse
1010 South 8th Street
Room 105, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 683-4030
Fax: (920) 683-2733
City of Kiel - Town of Schleswig Municipal Court
621 6th Street
Kiel, WI 53042
Phone: (920) 894-2909
Fax: (920) 894-2585
City of Manitowoc Municipal Court
900 Quay Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 686-6920
Fax: (920) 686-6929
City of Two Rivers - Village of Mishicot Municipal Court
1717 East Park Street
P.O. Box 87
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Phone: (920) 793-5507
Fax: (920) 793-5500
Village of Cleveland Municipal Court
1150 West Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 87
Cleveland, WI 53015
Phone: (920) 693-3442
Fax: (920) 693-3876
Where and How to Get Manitowoc County Divorce Records
Residents may be able to obtain divorce records by contacting the Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Office. The office holds records of divorce from 1907 to date. A certified copy of a divorce certificate can be ordered by the registrant, the parent of the registrant, a legal guardian, or an authorized representative.
To obtain a certified copy of a divorce certificate, the Register of Deeds Office charges a fee of $20 for the first certified copy, and an additional $3 for each extra copy. The payment must be by money order, certified bank or cashier’s check payable to the “Register of Deeds”. The certificate can be ordered by mail or in-person. To order by mail, complete the Wisconsin Divorce Certificate Application. Mail the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo and the required fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th St, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
For in-person requests, take the completed application form, a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th St, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
Telephone: (920) 683-4010
Office hours: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tue - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Manitowoc County Marriage Records
Marriage records are maintained by the Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Office. A certified copy of a marriage certificate can only be ordered by the registrant, spouse, relative, or a legal representative. Ordering a marriage certificate can be done by mail or in-person. The Register of Deeds Office charges a fee of $20 for the first certified copy, and an additional $3 for each extra copy. The payment must be by money order, certified bank, or cashier’s check payable to the “Register of Deeds.” To order by mail, complete the Wisconsin Marriage Certificate Application form. Mail the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th Street, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
For in-person requests, submit the completed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th St, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
Telephone: (920) 683-4010
Office hours: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Manitowoc County Birth Records
The Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Office issues copies of birth records for events that occurred in the county. A certified copy of the birth can be ordered by the registrant, a relative, or a legal representative. The Register of Deeds Office charges a nonrefundable fee of $20 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate ordered and an additional $3 for each additional copy. The fee must be a money order, certified bank or cashier’s check payable to the “Register of Deeds.” A certified birth certificate can be ordered by mail or in-person.
To order by mail, complete and mail the Wisconsin Birth Certificate Application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and appropriate fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th Street, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
To order in-person, complete and submit the application form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th St, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
Telephone: (920) 683-4010
Office hours: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Manitowoc County Death Records
The Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Office manages and issues records of death that occurred in the county. A death certificate can only be ordered by close family members of the registrant or a legal representative. The office bills a nonrefundable fee of $20 for the first copy of a death certificate ordered and an additional $3 for each extra copy requested. The fee must be a money order, certified bank or cashier’s check payable to the “Register of Deeds. Certified copies of death certificates can be ordered by mail or in-person.
For mail requests, send the completed Wisconsin Death Certificate Application form, a valid photo ID, and appropriate fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th Street, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
To order in-person, submit the completed application form, a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to:
Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
1010 S 8th St, Room 107
Manitowoc WI 54220
Telephone: (920) 683-4010
Office hours: Mon 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
