Submitted by the Office of Governor Evers
MADISON, WI – Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 1, 2024, his appointment of Angela Hoven to serve as Pierce County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines, effective May 3, 2024. Hoven will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2025.
“Angela Hoven’s experience maintaining important land and real estate records will allow her to continue and expand upon the efficient work of the Pierce County Register of Deeds’ Office,” said Gov. Evers. “I am confident that she will serve the people of Pierce County well in this role.”
According to the Pierce County website, the Register of Deeds Office records all deeds, mortgages, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded, including certified survey maps, plats and federal tax liens. We keep safely and maintain the documents, images of recorded documents and indexes. Copies of recorded document are available to the public, with payment of the statutory copy fees.
The Register of Deeds Office registers marriages and deaths occurring in the county. Certified copies of vital records are available with proper proof of identification, completion of certificate application form and payment of fees.
Hoven has been a resident of Pierce County for over eight years. She currently serves as a real property lister for Pierce County.
The Wisconsin Counties Association website lists this summary of the position of real property lister: This position is responsible for complex technical office work in the field of property descriptions, assessments, and land records – including maintaining accurate real and personal property listings, data to produce assessment rolls and tax bills, and other work in conformance with section 70.09 of Wisconsin Statutes.
“I am extremely honored to accept the appointment of the Pierce County Register of Deeds by Gov. Evers,” said Hoven. “I look forward to using my knowledge and experience gained as the Pierce County real property lister to serve Pierce County’s residents. I will continue to run the office with the same exceptional customer service that has been provided in the past, with a staff that has wonderful longevity and experience. I would like to thank my family, friends, and colleagues that have encouraged me to start this new journey.”
