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The following are the most frequently asked questions received by various County departments, and are sorted by popularity.
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Q. How do I access Real Estate records online?

Q. How do I obtain a certified copy of a Birth, Marriage, or Death Record?

Q. Where can I obtain information on court cases?

Q. How do I get a marriage license?

Q. A stone chipped my windshield while driving on a County Highway; who is responsible?

Q. How do I get a passport?

Q. What do I do if my loved one dies at home?

Q. How do I find out if there is any tax deed property for sale?

Q. How do I get a plat book for Marathon County?

Q. How do I find my property corners?

Q. How do I reserve a park shelter?

Q. Can you send someone out to pick up a dead deer?

Q. How to do Genealogy searching?

Q. What maps are available for Marathon County? Can I get an aerial photo of my property?

Q. I drove through wet traffic paint and got some on my vehicle. How do I remove it?

Q. How do I get rid of mold in my home?

Q. How do I Record a Deed or any Real Estate Document and select available forms?

Q. How do I get a license to sell food?

Q. Where is the Courthouse?

Q. How do I get a job with Marathon County?

Q. How do I make a report of child abuse or neglect?

Q. Do I have to report for Jury Duty?

Q. How do I obtain a death certificate?

Q. Donate, organs, tissue, my body to science upon my death?

Q. How is my property zoned?

Q. How do I apply for Medicaid (BadgerCare) and/or FoodShare?

Q. Building Inspection/Building Code questions

Q. How do I test for radon? What do I do if I have radon?

Q. How do I file a complaint about services provided by Marathon County?

Q. What kind of jobs are there in Marathon County Government?

Q. How do I find out who my County Board Supervisor is?

Q. Why is it that some child abuse referrals are not investigated? Can't Social Services just check a home out?

Q. How do I get help if my child is out of control at home, school or in the community?

Q. How do I apply for child support services?

Q. How do I obtain a copy or certified copy of recorded document?

Q. How do I get a dog license?

Q. How do I find information on requirements for septic (POWTS) inspection when selling a house (property transfer)?

Q. How do I obtain a Marathon County ID card?

Q. How do I become a foster parent?

Q. Who is Marathon County’s liability insurance company?

Q. How do I apply for a seasonal job with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department?

Q. How do I purchase discounted tickets to various attractions?

Q. How do I test my private well drinking water? How often do I need to test?

Q. Does the library have e-books?

Q. How do I find out where and when I am supposed to be in court?

Q. How do I contact the Public Defender’s Office?

Q. Where can I obtain Bankruptcy information?

Q. How do I find out where to vote?

Q. Obtain an autopsy, Medical Examiners report?

Q. How do I complete and process a WI Real Estate Transfer Return?

Q. How do I or a partner get tested for sexually transmitted disease and/or HIV?

Q. How do I locate a dentist/doctor who accepts Medicaid or determine if a medical service is covered by Medicaid?

Q. If I report abuse or neglect will Marathon County Department of Social Services keep my name confidential?

Q. How do I purchase an annual boat launch sticker?

Q. How do I obtain a Firewood Cutting Permit and what are the rules for cutting firewood from County Park or Forest lands?

Q. How do I find information on biking and walking routes in Marathon County?

Q. How do I obtain a sanitary permit for installing my septic system?

Q. Where to I find floodplain and wetland information?

Q. If it is determined that a child is unsafe, what will Social Services do?

Q. How do I apply for Child Care Assistance?

Q. How do I know if I am eligible for VA medical benefits?

Q. How do I get a copy of my DD214 (discharge papers)?

Q. How do I get my money back from reserving a shelter if I cancel the reservation?

Q. How do I make a Claim for Damages against Marathon County?

Q. When is a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) required for a farm?

Q. How do I find information or services for a person with disabilities or the elderly?

Q. Where do I renew my driver’s license?

Q. How do I schedule a ride to an appointment at the VA hospital in Madison or Tomah?

Q. How do I contact the DOT and what are their hours?

Q. How can I access the library’s wireless system?

Q. Street Maintenance questions

Q. How do I find information and support in caring for my newborn?

Q. How do I find out if a lost and found article has been turned in from a County park?

Q. How do I contact the Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department with a question or help outside of regular business hours?

Q. How do I find information on smoke-free air law?

Q. Does the library offer free access to the Internet?

Q. Do I need a permit to build, enlarge, alter, or abandon a manure storage facility?

Q. Where can I obtain naturalization records?

Q. How do I contact the Women’s Community?

Q. Can I install a sign in the right-of-way?

Q. Is there a permit required to move a garage, house, or any other oversize/overweight load on a county highway?

Q. How do I find out more information about the Farmland Preservation Program?

Q. How do I reserve a meeting room at the Library?

Q. How can I apply for a library card?

Q. How do I purchase tickets for the annual Wisconsin Valley Fair?

Q. How do I find information for my friend who is pregnant?

Q. How do I know what immunizations I or my child needs?

Q. Who do I speak to about a Certificate of Insurance and insurance requirements?

Q. Does the library offer computer classes?

Q. What resources does the library have available for jobseekers?

Q. How do I obtain an address number for my new or proposed structure?

Q. Where can I obtain Court of Appeals information?

Q. How do I contact the Marathon County Humane Society?

Q. How do I apply for VA Education Benefits like the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

Q. How do I contact the VA Regional Office in Milwaukee?

Q. How do I contact the Wausau VA Clinic?

Q. How do I contact the Tomah VA Medical Center?

Q. How do I apply for VA disability compensation or pension?

Q. What is a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA)? How do I obtain a LOMA?

Q. How can I request an item from the Library?

Q. How can I stay informed about upcoming library events?

Q. How do I know when the bi-annual recreation guides published?

Q. How do I contact the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in Madison?

Q. How do I sign up for direct deposit of my VA monthly benefits?