Monroe County Naturalization Records Index (1846-1946)
This database is an index of names transcribed from the Naturalization Records filed in Monroe County, WI (unless otherwise noted). These records include Declarations of Intent, Petitions of Naturalization, Certificates of Citizenship, Citizenship Approval/Denial Orders, Naturalization and Petition Application Abstracts, and Repatriation Application Orders. Naturalization records may provide a vital link for tracing an ancestor to his or her country of origin and can be a rich source of information about the immigrant and his or her family. A select number of Naturalization Certificates from Stub Books contain a photograph of the individual—most often for military personnel during World War II.
Naturalization Record Copying Service:
The Monroe County Local History Room will provide a copy of the naturalization record listing the information of a given individual for a nominal fee ($5.00 per record). Simply click on “Get Copy of Record” and the name of the person for whom you are requesting a naturalization record will be added to the “shopping cart.”
NOTE: We will not send copies requested over email or requests lacking prepayment.
Monroe County Passport Application Index (1880s-1924)
This database is an index of individuals who resided in Monroe County and applied for a U.S. Passport to travel abroad prior to 1925. Besides names, birthdates, residency and application date information, passport applications often contain additional information including: birthplace, immigration year when applicable, father’s name and birth information, places intending to travel to, physical description, and photograph. Some individuals may have applied for a passport more than once.
Record Copy Service:
The Monroe County Local History Room will provide a copy of the passport application listing the information of a given individual for a nominal fee ($5.00 per record). Simply click on “Get Copy of Record” and the name of the person for whom you are requesting a passport application will be added to the “shopping cart.”