TO ALL ROOTSWEB READERS On Friday, February 18th, the Sauk County Historical Society posted a notice concerning the upcoming changes in research procedures at the Register of Deeds at the Sauk County Courthouse, West Square Building. This notice was made with several noticeable errors which were made completely on our part. The Sauk County Historical Society sincerely apologizes to both the Register of Deeds, and any researcher who read the notice, for any confusion, anger, and disturbances this notice may have caused. Accompanying this note the reader will find the correct new policy guidelines, release by the County itself, regarding research at the Register of Deeds. Once again please accept our apologies for any problems our statement may have caused. Peter Shrake Kathy Waddell Executive Director Archivist EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2000 POLICY FOR ON-SITE SEARCHING a.. Two persons are allowed in the search area at one time. This office reserves the right to alter the number of searchers allowed in the area. b.. A two hour limit may be imposed if others are waiting to search. c.. First time searchers will be provided an orientation to the archives upon request. d.. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. e.. At the time of registration, the searcher will be given a list of State regulations and office policies regarding the lawful use of the State's vital records. The searcher is expected to read and follow these rules and policies. Failure to comply may result in loss of searching privileges. f.. Every searcher must register each day he/she enters the search area. The searcher must be prepared to show proper identification. The acceptable form of identification is a driver's license. g.. Wisconsin statute limits who may receive a certified copy of a vital record. The searcher will be asked to state his/her relationship to the person listed on the record when asking for a certified copy. Staff will determine whether a certified copy of the record will be issued. h.. Government agencies are exempt from this policy. i.. You may not change an entry in any record. This may only be done with an order from a Court or by the State Register of Vital Statistics, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. If you feel that a record is incorrect, please contact a staff person for assistance. j.. The hours of searching are: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation!