Waupaca County Register in Probate
The Register in Probate is an appointed position by the Circuit Court Judges and responsible for maintaining confidential records and providing assistance to attorney's and the public. This office files estate matters, guardianship, mental health commitments and adult adoptions.

Public Records

Probate indexes for public records are available for viewing without appointment, in the Probate office located on the 3rd floor of the Waupaca County Courthouse. The Waupaca County Courthouse is located off of Highway 54 behind the Law Enforcement Center, at 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, Wisconsin, 54981. Please note the Probate office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Copies can be purchased for $1.00 per page.

Files available for public viewing:

Files: 1860 to Present

 *Please note that original probate files from 1930-1939 are in the possession of the State Historical Society.  They also have a microfilm copy of estate records prior to 1930.  To view or order copies from the Wisconsin Historical Society, contact the Archives Reference Staff at askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org or call 608-264-6460.

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