Milwaukee County Birth Certificate & Vital Records

Milwaukee County birth and death records are issued under Wisconsin state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:

• Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
• In person — at a Milwaukee County office listed below.
• By mail — to the Wisconsin state vital records office.

Fee

$20

Processing

Up to 2 weeks / about 10 business days (application form says up to 2 weeks, website says about 10 days, but these are basically the same just phrased differently)

Who can request

Authorized Agent, Children, Domestic Partner, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Other person of interest (personal and property rights)

ID required

Passport, State Driver's License, State ID, Tribal ID