Wisconsin § 19.25 - State officers may require searches, etc., without fees. The secretary of state,
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 19.25 — State officers may require searches, etc., without fees. The secretary of state,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.25. State officers may require searches, etc., without fees. The secretary of state,
State officers may require searches, etc., without fees. The secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general, respectively, are authorized to require searches in the respective offices of each other and in the offices of the clerk of the supreme court, of the court of appeals, of the circuit courts, of the registers of deeds for any papers, records or documents necessary to the discharge of the duties of their respective offices, and to require copies thereof and extracts therefrom without the payment of any fee or charge whatever. 19.25 History History: 1977 c. 187 , 449 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 19.25
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 19.25 cover?
Section 19.25 ("State officers may require searches, etc., without fees. The secretary of state,") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 19.25?
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