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Secretary of State of Wisconsin

Secretary Godlewski understands that good government can make a positive difference in our lives and for our state. As the 29th Secretary of State, Sarah is committed to transforming the office to best serve the people of Wisconsin by delivering quality, accessible services, expanding economic opportunities, and further strengthening the state’s democracy.

Our office will be closed on Monday September​ 7th 2026 in recognition of Labor Day. We will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday September 8th. 




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Modernizing Services for Wisconsin 


The Secretary of State’s Office is working to make services easier to access, easier to understand, and more efficient for the people, businesses, local governments, and organizations that rely on them.

Current modernization efforts include clearer service information, improved online tools, better access to public records, and more direct pathways for completing important requests.

Frequently Asked Questions​

The Secretary of State’s Office provides services related to Apostilles and Authentications, public records, official state records, business-related resources, civic information, and general office support.

Start with the Apostilles & Authentications section. This area explains what documents may qualify, what information is needed, and how to begin a request.

Some services can be accessed online, including Apostille and Authentication requests, Apostille verification, open records requests, scheduling requests, press inquiries, and public records searches.

The office is improving online access, public records tools, service information, and request pathways so users can more easily find information and complete important tasks.



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