State vital records · DHS - Vital Records Office
Wisconsin Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Wisconsin — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Wisconsin · 147 offices
- 147
- Offices listed
- 86
- Counties covered
- $20.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 1–2 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$20 · 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)
Death Certificate
$20 · 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)
Marriage Certificate
$20 · 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)
Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Vital Records Office (DHS - Vital Records Office)
- Address
- Wisconsin Vital Records Office 1 West Wilson Street, Room 160 Madison, WI 53703
- Mailing
- Wisconsin Vital Records Office PO Box 309 Madison, WI 53701
- Phone
- (608) 266-1373
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. by appointment only
Wisconsin Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $3.00
- Rush fee
- NA with mail-ins, not specified with online (through vitalchek)
- Processing time
- 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)
- Rush processing
- NA with mail-ins, about five business days online (with vitalchek)
Who can request
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Domestic Partner
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name at Birth
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Photo ID Expiration Date
- Your Photo ID Number
- Your Photo ID Sate of Issuance
- Your Photo ID Type
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Health Insurance Card
- Rental Agreement
- Traffic Ticket
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Title
Wisconsin Death Certificate
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $3.00
- Rush fee
- NA with mail-ins, not specified with online (through vitalchek)
- Processing time
- 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)
- Rush processing
- NA with mail-ins, about five business days online (with vitalchek)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Domestic Partner
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Age at Death
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Occupation
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- SSN
- Spouse Name
- Your Name
- Your Photo ID Expiration Date
- Your Photo ID Number
- Your Photo ID Sate of Issuance
- Your Photo ID Type
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Health Insurance Card
- Rental Agreement
- Traffic Ticket
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Title
Wisconsin Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $3.00
- Rush fee
- NA with mail-ins, not specified with online (through vitalchek)
- Processing time
- 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)
- Rush processing
- NA with mail-ins, about five business days online (with vitalchek)
Who can request
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Photo ID Expiration Date
- Your Photo ID Number
- Your Photo ID Sate of Issuance
- Your Photo ID Type
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Passport
- State Driver's License
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Health Insurance Card
- Rental Agreement
- Traffic Ticket
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Title
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All counties (86)
- Adams County2
- Appleton County1
- Ashland County2
- Barron County2
- Bayfield County2
- Brown County2
- Buffalo County2
- Burnett County2
- Calumet County1
- Central Racine County1
- Chippewa County2
- Clark County2
- Columbia County1
- Crawford County2
- Cudahy County1
- Dane County1
- De Pere County1
- Dodge County2
- Door County2
- Douglas County2
- Dunn County2
- Eau Claire County1
- Eau Claire City- County1
- Florence County1
- Fond du Lac County2
- Forest County1
- Franklin County1
- Grant County2
- Green County2
- Green Lake County2
- Greendale County1
- Hales Corners County1
- Iowa County2
- Iron County2
- Jackson County2
- Jefferson County2
- Juneau County1
- Kenosha County2
- Kewaunee County1
- La Crosse County1
- LaCrosse County1
- Lafayette County2
- Langlade County2
- Lincoln County2
- Manitowoc County2
- Marathon County2
- Marinette County2
- Marquette County2
- Menasha County1
- Menominee County1
- Milwaukee County7
- Monroe County2
- Oak Creek County1
- Oconto County2
- Oneida County2
- Outagamie County1
- Ozaukee County1
- Pepin County1
- Pierce County2
- Polk County2
- Portage County2
- Price County1
- Public Health - Madison and Dane County1
- Racine County2
- Richland County2
- Rock County2
- Rusk County2
- Sauk County2
- Sawyer County2
- Shawano County2
- Sheboygan County2
- South Milwaukee County1
- St. Croix County2
- Taylor County1
- Trempealeau County2
- Vernon County2
- Vilas County2
- Walworth County2
- Washburn County2
- Washington County1
- Watertown County1
- Waukesha County2
- Waupaca County2
- Waushara County2
- Winnebago County2
- Wood County2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Mailing
- U. S. Postal Service: Secretary of State Certification Desk P.O. Box 7848 Madison WI 53707-7848 FedEx or UPS: Secretary of State Certification Desk State Capitol Mailroom 17 W. Main St. Madison WI 53703
- Details
- The Vital Records must be issued by either the Register of Deeds in the county of the event or the State Office of Vital Records.
Wisconsin vital records FAQs
How much does a Wisconsin birth certificate cost?
The fee is $20.
How long does a Wisconsin birth certificate take?
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)
How much does a Wisconsin death certificate cost?
The fee is $20.
How long does a Wisconsin death certificate take?
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)
How much does a Wisconsin marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $20.
How long does a Wisconsin marriage certificate take?
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)
Where do I get a birth certificate in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 147 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Wisconsin birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Wisconsin Public Records Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.