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Richland County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Richland County, Wisconsin: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Wisconsin
- State
- $20.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 1–2 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Richland County birth certificate
Richland 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 Richland 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
Offices in Richland County
Cities in Richland County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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