Beaver Dam is in Dodge County.

Probate in Dodge County

Probate Court Record

Dodge County Circuit Court

Dodge County · 3rd Judicial District

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Office

210 West Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039

Files probate

Register in Probate

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source

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