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Public Records Fee in Wisconsin

Wisconsin law sets the fee for public records access in Wis. Stat. § 19.35, which governs what a custodian may charge. Under this statute, the fee is limited to the actual, direct cost of reproduction and, for requests requiring significant staff time, the actual cost of locating and making the record available. The statute does not permit a flat or arbitrary rate; instead, the charge must reflect only the reasonable expenses incurred by the custodian. Specific factors and exceptions are defined in the law. The worked example below demonstrates how the fee is calculated under this rule. To estimate your own cost, use the DocketMath calculator with the official source for exact details.

Governing authority

In Wisconsin, the public records fee rule is set by Wis. Stat. § 19.35. The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 19.35 (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/19.35).

Wisconsin public records fee: governed by Wis. Stat. § 19.35. The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 19.35 (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/19.35).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.