File a request with Wisconsin Secretary of State
Filing process
How records requests work with Wisconsin Secretary of State
Your request is filed in your name under Wisconsin Open Records Law. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Wisconsin Secretary of State.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (-1 business days)
Under Wisconsin Open Records Law, the agency must respond within -1 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Circuit Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Wisconsin Open Records Law
Wis. Stat. § 19.31
Wisconsin Secretary of State is governed by Wisconsin Open Records Law, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Wisconsin Secretary of State public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Wisconsin
What to request
Common records from Wisconsin Secretary of State
Jurisdiction