Waukesha
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Waukesha

County

Territory

  • officials recorded 5
  • partly recorded 23
  • nothing recorded 2
GEOID
55133
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:wi/county:waukesha
POP
417,210 (2025)
CENTER
43.0182, -88.3045
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Waukesha

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Waukesha itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.

Organization 16

Departments

  • Supports a network of 24 public libraries serving Waukesha and Jefferson counties: manages the online catalog, coordinates material delivery, secures group purchasing discounts and consults with library staff. Listed among Waukesha County departments.

  • The community engagement division of UW-Madison working locally in partnership with Waukesha County: educational programs in community development, health and well-being, horticulture, nutrition and positive youth development (4-H).

  • The Judges, Clerk of Circuit Court and staff of the Waukesha County court system. Departments: Business Center, Civil/Small Claims Court, Clerk of Circuit Court, Criminal & Traffic Court, Family Court, Jury Services, Juvenile Court, Probate Court.

  • A State Constitutional office whose clerk is elected every four years. Responsible for election administration, legislative support as clerk to the County Board, and administrative services: issues marriage licenses, works with municipalities on dog licenses, and is a US Passport acceptance agency.

  • Provides legal services to Waukesha County, its elected officials and departments, and represents the county in civil litigation and administrative proceedings. Its Child Support Division establishes paternity and enforces child support obligations on behalf of the State of Wisconsin. It does not provide legal services to the general public.

  • Provides countywide standards and support for human resources, financial management, information technology, procurement and other internal support services. Divisions: Accounting and Business Services, Budget, Collections, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Payroll and ERP Systems, Records Management, Risk Management, Tax Listing.

  • Provides countywide services through three divisions: the Communications Center (the countywide 9-1-1 PSAP and dispatch center), Emergency Management and Radio Services.

  • Serves children, youth, families, veterans, seniors, and individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. Divisions: Administrative Services, Aging & Disability Resource Center, Child & Youth: Coordinated Services, Child & Youth: Family Services, Clinical Services, Public Health, Veterans.

  • Fosters economic development, sound land use and the protection and enjoyment of the county's natural resources. Divisions: Administration, Community Development, Environmental Health, Land Resources, Park System, Planning and Zoning, Workforce Development.

  • Maintains, improves and constructs Waukesha County highways, buildings and the airport. Divisions: Administration, Airport, Road Projects, Permits.

  • Prosecutes criminal offenses, protects children who are victims of abuse and neglect, and advocates for crime victims. Programs include diversion resources, treatment courts and victim witness assistance.

  • Waukesha County operates under a County Executive system. The Executive is elected countywide in a non-partisan April election for a four-year term and oversees all administrative functions not assigned to other officials, appoints department heads and board members (with County Board confirmation), prepares the budget, and may veto legislation.

  • Provides death investigations under Wisconsin State law. Led by a board-certified forensic pathologist; the Medical Examiner is an appointed, not elected, county official.

  • Depository for safekeeping and public inspection of recorded legal documents pertaining to land records and vital records. Divisions: Land Records, Vital Records, Recording.

  • Protects life and property through the fair and impartial enforcement of federal, state and local laws. Divisions include the Jail, Business Office, Court Services and Law Enforcement Services.

  • Manages and invests county funds, administers property tax laws and collects property taxes, maintains tax billing and collection records, manages the sale of county-owned property, and administers unclaimed funds.

Services 28

  • Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services
  • Apply for a Waukesha County Job Waukesha County Department of Administration
  • Cremation Permit Request Waukesha County Medical Examiner's Office
  • Current Inmate List Waukesha County Sheriff's Office
  • Get a Library Card Bridges Library System
  • HHS Secure Online Payment Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services
  • Highway Access (Driveway) Permit Waukesha County Department of Public Works
  • Jury Duty Waukesha County Circuit Courts
  • Lost and Stray Animal Information Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Marriage License Waukesha County Clerk's Office
  • Order Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificates Waukesha County Register of Deeds
  • Park Permits and Program Registration Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Passport Application Acceptance Waukesha County Clerk's Office
  • Pay Child Support Waukesha County Corporation Counsel
  • Pay Court Fines, Fees or a Traffic Ticket Waukesha County Circuit Courts
  • Pay or Search Property Taxes Waukesha County Treasurer
  • Public Health Services Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services
  • Recycling and Garbage Disposal Information Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Rent a Park Lodge Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Rent a Picnic Area Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Rent a Room at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
  • Report a Road Issue Waukesha County Department of Public Works
  • Request a Sheriff Community Appearance Waukesha County Sheriff's Office
  • Search and Order Land Records (Deeds) Waukesha County Register of Deeds
  • Search Court Records (WCCA) Waukesha County Circuit Courts
  • Veterans Services Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services
  • Voter Registration and Election Information Waukesha County Clerk's Office
  • Zoning Permits and Planning Approvals Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use

Within Waukesha

Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.

jurisdictions
30
agencies
194
bodies
50
officials
32
Name Agencies Bodies Officials
Waukesha 1 1 0
Brookfield 3 1 0
Menomonee Falls 3 1 0
New Berlin 7 1 1
Muskego 14 1 7
Oconomowoc 8 1 8
Pewaukee 11 1 0
Sussex 12 2 0
Lisbon 6 0 0
Hartland 6 7 0
Mukwonago 13 1 0
Waukesha 13 1 0
Pewaukee 10 3 0
Vernon 7 3 11
Delafield 11 13 0
Elm Grove 11 1 0
Summit 4 1 0
Merton 4 1 0
Wales 3 1 0
Dousman 6 1 0
North Prairie 5 1 0
Eagle 4 1 0
Lannon 6 1 0
Butler 10 3 0
Big Bend 9 0 0
Nashotah 1 1 5
Oconomowoc Lake 3 1 0
Chenequa 3 0 0
North Lake 0 0 0
Okauchee Lake 0 0 0