The City of Milwaukee requires all non-owner occupied residential and all commercial property owners to record ownership information with the Department of Neighborhood Services. This information is critical for the timely contact in the event of an emergency and speedy resolution of complaints.
Applications are available at the downtown office or via the Internet. Be sure to follow the directions and read the complete instructions and application before you call for help. Familiarity with the form will help you avoid mistakes and spend less time filling it out. Use of the internet forms requires the Acrobat reader. Get ACROBAT READER.
Be sure to include the proper fee as stated on the form. Also, if required, have your signature notarized. If you bring a picture I.D. you can have your application notarized for FREE at our downtown office. IF YOU ARE A COMPANY you should verify your information from the State of Wisconsin Web site. Visit www.wdfi.org for your company listing. PROPERTY RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS-Detailed line-by-line instructions for filling out the Property Recording Application.
PROPERTY RECORDING APPLICATION-Used to record a property with the department. Filled out by the new owner. (Note:This is a legal size document.)
SELLER NOTIFICATION-Previous owner uses to inform department of the sale of a property and identifies the new owner.
ADD PROPERTIES-A form for owners to add a list of additional properties to their name on one application.
ADD OWNERS- A form to add a list of owners to a property recording application.
OPERATOR RESIGNATION-Used to notify department that operator is no longer in control of property. (Relieves operator from responsibility.)
PREFERRED CONTACT RESIGNATION-Used to notify department that the preferred contact is no longer listed with that property.
CHANGE WATER BILL ADDRESS-Form to use to alert the water utility about a new place to send the water bill.
Property Recording Manager- James Styers at jstyer@milwaukee.gov
Last Update 5/14/09