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The Register of Deeds can help you with certificates. 920-386-3720 or http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-p-z/register-of-deeds
Do I need a permit to move a building or an oversize load?
Yes, a permit is required.
Click here for how to obtain one. There is a $35.00 fee for each permit and the applicant must supply a current certificate of insurance. Depending on the size and weight, a Sheriff's escort may be required.
The State also has a requirement for moving permits on state trunk highways. Visit their site for more information.Are any roads posted with weight restrictions?
County highways are lettered highways such as CTH A, CTH B, etc. Dodge County may post weight restrictions on its highways. Please see ourRoad Work and Weight Limit page for current postings.
State and Federal highways are numbered such as STH 33 or USH 151 respectively. Check theWisconsin Department of Transportation web site for restrictions on state highways.
Town roads have names such as St. Helena Road or Prospect Road. Contact your town for information on individual town roads.
Contact the villages or cities for information on their streets.Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department defines building setbacks. You can contact them at (920) 386-3700 or visit their web site.
There are many benefits to becoming a certified child care provider. Some of these benefits include being able to provide care for Wisconsin Shares Subsidized children, participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to be reimbursed for meals, having access to a wide variety of resources and technical assistance to help you succeed, and receiving referrals of families looking for a daycare provider. If you are interested in becoming a certified child care provider, please call 920-386-3760 and ask for the Certification Worker. We will set up a meeting with you where you will learn about becoming certified and will receive all necessary forms and documents.
1. Online: www.access.wi.gov
2. Phone: 1-888-794-5556
3. Mail: Request an application be mailed to you by calling 1-888-794-5556
4. In person/Local Agency: 199 County Road DF (Second floor), Juneau WI 53039
It is important that you start your application as soon as possible. This will be the start date of your benefits.
Where do I call to talk to a caseworker about my FoodShare, Childcare and/or Medical Assistance case?
The phone number for the Capital Consortium Call Center is 1-888-794-5556. It is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am-4pm and Thursdays 9am-4pm.How do I request a new FoodShare/Quest card or ForwardHealth card?
Quest Card: 1-877-415-5164
ForwardHealth Card: 1-800-362-3002Can you move a Court Date?
No, court dates are mandatory appearances. Only a judge can move a court date or hearing. You or your attorney will need to file a motion to have any hearing changed, including the reason. The judge will then decide if it can be moved.Who do I contact to remove a dead animal from the road?
If a dead animal is on a town road, village street, or city street, contact the town, village, or city.
You may report dead animals along state or county highways to us at (920) 386-3650 or by email. However, the Highway Department cannot pick up dead deer. We contract out for their removal on these roads and we send a list every day to the contractor. If there is paint on the deer, it has already been reported and you do not have to contact us.
The Register of Deeds can help you with certificates. 920-386-3720 or http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-p-z/register-of-deeds
What forms of payment do you accept?
If you owe DPA fees, restitution or other fees, we accept personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, cash or credit cards. You can pay in person, by phone or on the internet, if you use a credit card.Where do I renew my driver's license?
Driver's licenses are renewed through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Licensing & Vehicle Registration. Contact them at 1-608-264-7447 or visit their website.Do I need a permit to put a driveway in?
New driveways on county roads require review and approval from the Highway Department. Driveway locations must adhere to the spacing regulations contained in the County's Highway Access Control Ordinance and fee schedule. This also applies for a change in the use of a driveway. For instance, changing a field entrance to a driveway for a new house requires a review and approval. A representative of the Highway Department will meet with each applicant to review the application form and the driveway location.
Please contact your town, city or village official for information about driveways on town roads or city and village streets.For driveways on a state road, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website for more information.
- How do I get a fire number?
Contact Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department at (920) 386-3700 or click here to get to their web site for information on getting a fire number assigned. Contact your town to get the sign installed. 1. Online: www.access.wi.gov
2. Phone: 1-888-794-5556
3. Mail: Request an application be mailed to you by calling 1-888-794-5556
4. In person/Local Agency: 199 County Road DF (Second floor), Juneau WI 53039
It is important that you start your application as soon as possible. This will be the start date of your benefits.
Where do I call to talk to a caseworker about my FoodShare, Childcare and/or Medical Assistance case?
The phone number for the Capital Consortium Call Center is 1-888-794-5556. It is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am-4pm and Thursdays 9am-4pm.How do I request a new FoodShare/Quest card or ForwardHealth card?
Quest Card: 1-877-415-5164
ForwardHealth Card: 1-800-362-3002- Dodge County is not allowed to give legal advice to defendants.
Marriage Ceremony Information for Courthouse Marriages
http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-a-d/clerk-of-courts/marriage-informationMarriage License - Apply for Marriage License/Certificate - Contact the County Clerk's Office 920-386-3600
http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-a-d/county-clerk/marriage-licenseMarriage Certificate - Copy of Marriage License/Certificate - Contact the Register of Deeds Office 920-386-3720 http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-p-z/register-of-deeds
1. Online: www.access.wi.gov
2. Phone: 1-888-794-5556
3. Mail: Request an application be mailed to you by calling 1-888-794-5556
4. In person/Local Agency: 199 County Road DF (Second floor), Juneau WI 53039
It is important that you start your application as soon as possible. This will be the start date of your benefits.
Where do I call to talk to a caseworker about my FoodShare, Childcare and/or Medical Assistance case?
The phone number for the Capital Consortium Call Center is 1-888-794-5556. It is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am-4pm and Thursdays 9am-4pm.How do I request a new FoodShare/Quest card or ForwardHealth card?
Quest Card: 1-877-415-5164
ForwardHealth Card: 1-800-362-3002How often are roadsides mowed?
The County budget no longer provides sufficient funds to mow the roadsides along our county trunk highways from right-of-way to right-of-way. Therefore, until budget conditions improve, the mowing of county trunk highways shall be limited to a maximum of two mower widths along each side of the roadway unless special conditions warrant additional mowing.
Vision corners shall be mowed only when necessary to provide safe vision and may, at times, exceed two mower widths. If vision corners are depressed sufficiently below the road surface such that mature grass does not provide a vision problem, they shall not be mowed.
One-third of the roadways shall be mowed from right-of-way to right-of-way each year to control woody vegetation. Woody vegetation shall be removed from fill slopes when it reaches 3” in diameter or larger or on cut slopes within 50 feet of the edge of the travel lane for safety reasons.
Weeds will be mowed beyond two mower widths if complaints are received and the property owners are making an effort to control the weeds on their property.Do I need a permit to move a building or an oversize load?
Yes, a permit is required. Click here for how to obtain one. There is a $35.00 fee for each permit and the applicant must supply a current certificate of insurance. Depending on the size and weight, a Sheriff's escort may be required.
The State also has a requirement for moving permits on state trunk highways. Visit their site for more information.Are any roads posted with weight restrictions?
County highways are lettered highways such as CTH A, CTH B, etc. Dodge County may post weight restrictions on its highways. Please see our Road Work and Weight Limit page for current postings.
State and Federal highways are numbered such as STH 33 or USH 151 respectively. Check theWisconsin Department of Transportation web site for restrictions on state highways.
Town roads have names such as St. Helena Road or Prospect Road. Contact your town for information on individual town roads.
Contact the villages or cities for information on their streets.- How do I apply for a passport? Dodge County is no longer a passport agency. Information regarding passports may be found at the following link: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/apply.html
A plat book may be purchased at the County Clerk’s Office. 920-386-3600
http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-a-d/county-clerk/plat-book
You must report any evidence of a crime to a law enforcement agency for investigation. The District Attorney’s office does not independently investigate crimes or take referrals from private citizens.
Can I put up a sign along the road?
No. Only official signs authorized by the Highway Department may be placed in the right-of-way. Official signs include speed limits, stop signs, curve and intersection warning signs, and road names. No real estate, rummage sale, or other advertising signs are allowed in the right-of-way (learn more here).
If you notice a damaged, obstructed, or missing sign, please contact us or call (920) 386-3650.
Contact the Land Resources and Parks Department at (920) 386-3700 or visit their web site for information and regulations for placing signs on private property.When are my taxes due?
http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-p-z/treasurer/pay-my-taxesWhen will I receive my tax bill?
No later than the 3rd Monday in December, per WI State Statutes 74/II/09/5How do I change the name on my tax bill?
Do this through the Register of Deeds Office: http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-p-z/register-of-deedsCan we waive interest and penalty fees?
No. All delinquent taxes are subject to interest of 1% per month (fraction of a month counts as a whole month) from February 1 until paid. (Wisconsin State Statutes 74.47), and an additional 0.5% per month penalty. Link to statue is: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/74/VI/47***City of Watertown payments are ALL DUE to the city, except for delinquencies...
How do I get traffic paint off my vehicle?
Paint used by Dodge County to paint yellow roadway centerlines and white edge lines is a waterborne acrylic and can be removed with a solution of hot water and ammonia (one cup ammonia per gallon of water) and soap. The area with paint on may have to be soaked multiple times until the paint softens so it can be wiped clean and rinsed. Our paint trucks are cleaned by this same process each fall. Note: Paint should be removed as soon as possible.
During the summer the county refreshes traffic markings on the highways. Some drivers try to get around our convoy and track over the wet lines, splattering paint onto their vehicles. When that happens, the drivers usually call us to solve the problem. Our crew travels at only 10-12 miles per hour and has signs mounted on the trucks to inform the public of "WET YELLOW PAINT" or "WET WHITE PAINT". Therefore, the County is not responsible for paint removal from vehicles that cross these lines.Where do I pay a traffic ticket?
Fines are to be paid at the Dodge County Clerk of Courts office in the Dodge County Justice Facility located at 210 W. Center Street in Juneau. Their telephone number is (920) 386-3820.Can I get a work permit at the County? A work permit may be obtained at the County Clerk’s Office. 920-386-3600 or http://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/departments-a-d/county-clerk/work-permit