Wisconsin vital records · Birth Certificate
Wisconsin Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Wisconsin birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $20.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 1–2 weeks
- Processing time
- 73
- Offices issuing
- 71
- Counties
How to get a Wisconsin birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Wisconsin office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 73 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (F-05291) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Vital Records Office, Wisconsin Vital Records Office, PO Box 309, Madison, WI 53701.
Wisconsin birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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 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
Skip the trip. Order a Wisconsin birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in Wisconsin: county offices
73 offices in 71 Wisconsin counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $20.00.
- Adams County 1
- Ashland County 1
- Barron County 1
- Bayfield County 1
- Brown County 1
- Buffalo County 1
- Burnett County 1
- Calumet County 1
- Chippewa County 1
- Clark County 1
- Crawford County 1
- Dane County 1
- Dodge County 1
- Door County 1
- Douglas County 1
- Dunn County 1
- Eau Claire County 1
- Florence County 1
- Fond du Lac County 1
- Forest County 1
- Grant County 1
- Green County 1
- Green Lake County 1
- Iowa County 1
- Iron County 1
- Jackson County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Juneau County 1
- Kenosha County 1
- Kewaunee County 1
- LaCrosse County 1
- Lafayette County 1
- Langlade County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Manitowoc County 1
- Marathon County 1
- Marinette County 1
- Marquette County 1
- Menominee County 1
- Milwaukee County 3
- Monroe County 1
- Oconto County 1
- Oneida County 1
- Outagamie County 1
- Ozaukee County 1
- Pepin County 1
- Pierce County 1
- Polk County 1
- Portage County 1
- Price County 1
- Racine County 1
- Richland County 1
- Rock County 1
- Rusk County 1
- Sauk County 1
- Sawyer County 1
- Shawano County 1
- Sheboygan County 1
- St. Croix County 1
- Taylor County 1
- Trempealeau County 1
- Vernon County 1
- Vilas County 1
- Walworth County 1
- Washburn County 1
- Washington County 1
- Waukesha County 1
- Waupaca County 1
- Waushara County 1
- Winnebago County 1
- Wood County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Register of Deeds 402 Adams St, Friendship | Adams | 608-339-4206 | $20.00 |
| Ashland County Register of Deeds 201 West Main Street, Room 206, Ashland | Ashland | 715-682-7008 | $20.00 |
| Barron County Register of Deeds 335 E Monroe Ave, RM 2500, Barron | Barron | (715) 537-6210 | $20.00 |
| Bayfield County Register of Deeds 117 E 5th Street, Washburn | Bayfield | 715-373-6119 | $20.00 |
| Brown County Register of Deeds Northern Building Room 260, 305 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay | Brown | 920-448-4470 | $20.00 |
| Buffalo County Register of Deeds 407 S. 2nd St., Alma | Buffalo | 608-685-6230 | $20.00 |
| Burnett County Register of Deeds 7410 County Road K #103, Siren | Burnett | 715-349-2183 | $20.00 |
| Calumet County Register of Deeds 206 Court Street, Chilton | Calumet | (920) 849-1441 | $20.00 |
| Chippewa County Register of Deeds 711 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | 715-726-7994 | $20.00 |
| Clark County Register of Deeds 517 Court Street, Room 303, Neillsville | Clark | (715) 743-5163 | $20.00 |
| Crawford County Register of Deeds 225 N Beaumont Rd
Suite 220, Prairie Du Chien | Crawford | 608-326-0219 | $20.00 |
| Dane County Register of Deeds Suite 110
210 Martin Luther King, Madison | Dane | (608) 267-8814 | $20.00 |
| Dodge County Register of Deeds 3rd Floor, Administration Building 127 E. Oak St., Juneau | Dodge | (920-386-3720) | $20.00 |
| Door County Register of Deeds Government Center
2nd Floor
421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay | Door | 920-746-2271 | $20.00 |
| Douglas County Register of Deeds Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap St., Room 108, Superior | Douglas | (715) 395-1551 | $20.00 |
| Dunn County Register of Deeds 3001 US Hwy 12 E
Suite 112, Menomonie | Dunn | (715) 232-1228 | $20.00 |
| Eau Claire County Register of Deeds Government Center -
1st Floor
721 Oxford Ave.
Suite 1310, Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 715-839-4745 | $20.00 |
| Florence County Register of Deeds 501 Lake Ave, Florence | Florence | 715-528-4252 | $20.00 |
| Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds 160 S Macy St, Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac | (920) 929-3018 | $20.00 |
| Forest County Register of Deeds 200 E Madison St, Crandon | Forest | 715-478-3823 | $20.00 |
| Grant County Register of Deeds 111 S. Jefferson Street, Lancaster | Grant | 608-723-2727 | $20.00 |
| Green County Register of Deeds 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe | Green | 608-328-9439 | $20.00 |
| Green Lake County Register of Deeds Green Lake County Courthouse, 571 County Road A, Green Lake | Green Lake | 920-294-4021 | $20.00 |
| Iowa County Register of Deeds 222 N. Iowa St., Dodgeville | Iowa | (608) 935-0396 | $20.00 |
| Iron County Register of Deeds 300 Taconite St
Suite 102, Hurley | Iron | 715-561-2945 | $20.00 |
| Jackson County Register of Deeds Office 307 Main Street, Black River Falls | Jackson | 715-284-0205 | $20.00 |
| Jefferson County Register of Deeds JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 S. CENTER AVENUE, ROOM 102, Jefferson | Jefferson | 920-674-7235 | $20.00 |
| Juneau County Register of Deeds Office Juneau County Courthouse
220 East State Street Room #212, Mauston | Juneau | 608-847-9325 | $20.00 |
| Kenosha County Register of Deeds Kenosha County Administration Building - Register of Deeds Office
1010 56th Street, Kenosha | Kenosha | (262) 653-2444 | $20.00 |
| Kewaunee County Register of Deeds 810 Lincoln Street, Kewaunee | Kewaunee | (920) 388-7126 | $20.00 |
| La Crosse County Register of Deeds Office Administrative Center, Room 1400
212 North 6th St., La Crosse | La Crosse | (608) 785-9644 or (608) 785-9645 | $20.00 |
| Lafayette County Register of Deeds 626 Main St, Room 200, Darlington | Lafayette | 608-776-4838 | $20.00 |
| Langlade County Register of Deeds Courthouse
800 Clermont Street, Antigo | Langlade | 715-627-6209 | $20.00 |
| Lincoln County Register of Deeds Lincoln County Service Center
801 N. Sales Street, Suite 102, Merrill | Lincoln | 715-539-1061 | $20.00 |
| Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Manitowoc County Courthouse
1010 S 8th Street
1st Floor, Room 107, Manitowoc | Manitowoc | 920-683-4012 | $20.00 |
| Marathon County Register of Deeds Marathon County Courthouse
500 Forest Street, Wausau | Marathon | 715-261-1470 | $20.00 |
| Marinette County Register of Deeds 1926 Hall Ave, Marinette | Marinette | 715-732-7551 | $20.00 |
| Marquette County Register of Deeds 77 West Park Street, Room 106, Montello | Marquette | 608-297-3025 | $20.00 |
| Menominee County Register of Deeds W3269 Courthouse Lane, Keshena | Menominee | 715-799-3312 | $20.00 |
| City of Milwaukee Health Department - Vital Statistics Zeidler Municipal Building
841 North Broadway, Room 115, Milwaukee · Health Departments | Milwaukee | (414) 286-3503 | $20.00 |
| Milwaukee County Register of Deeds 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee | Milwaukee | (414) 278-4021 | $20.00 |
| West Allis Health Department 7120 W. National Ave, West Allis · Health Departments | Milwaukee | 414-302-8600 | $20.00 |
| Monroe County Register of Deeds 202 South K Street, Room #2, Sparta | Monroe | (608) 269-8716 | $20.00 |
| Oconto County Register of Deeds 301 Washington Street, Oconto | Oconto | 920-834-7113 | $20.00 |
| Oneida County Register of Deeds Oneida County Courthouse
1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander | Oneida | 715-369-6150 | $20.00 |
| Outagamie County Register Of Deeds Outagamie County Administration Building
320 S Walnut St, Appleton | Outagamie | 920-832-5095 | $20.00 |
| Ozaukee County Register of Deeds 121 W. Main St.
Room 120, Port Washington | Ozaukee | 262-284-8260 | $20.00 |
| Pepin County Register of Deeds 740 7th Avenue West, Durand | Pepin | 715-672-8856 | $20.00 |
| Pierce County Register of Deeds 414 W Main Street, Room 109, Ellsworth | Pierce | 715.273.6748 | $20.00 |
| Polk County Register of Deeds Polk County Government Center
100 Polk County Plaza
Suite 160, Balsam Lake | Polk | 715-485-9240 | $20.00 |
| Portage County Register of Deeds 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point | Portage | 715.346.1428 | $20.00 |
| Price County Register of Deeds Price County Courthouse
126 Cherry St
Room 108, Phillips | Price | 715-339-2515 | $20.00 |
| Racine County Register of Deeds Racine County Courthouse – 1st Floor, South End
730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine | Racine | (262) 636-3208 | $20.00 |
| Richland County Register of Deeds 181 West Seminary Street, Richland Center | Richland | 608-647-3011 | $20.00 |
| Rock County Register of Deeds Office Rock County Courthouse
51 South Main Street, Janesville | Rock | 608-757-5650 | $20.00 |
| Rusk County Register of Deeds Office 311 Miner Ave E.
Suite 132N, Ladysmith | Rusk | 715-532-2139 | $20.00 |
| Sauk County Register of Deeds Sauk County West Square Building
505 Broadway Room 122, Baraboo | Sauk | (608) 355-3288 | $20.00 |
| Sawyer County Register of Deeds 10610 Main Street
Suite 19, Hayward | Sawyer | 715-634-4867 | $20.00 |
| Shawano County Register of Deeds Shawano County Courthouse
1st Floor
311 N. Main St., Shawano | Shawano | (715) 524-2129 | $20.00 |
| Sheboygan County Register of Deeds Administration Bldg.
Room 218
508 New York Avenue, Sheboygan | Sheboygan | (920) 459-3023 | $20.00 |
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Wisconsin birth certificate FAQs
How much does a Wisconsin birth certificate cost?
A certified Wisconsin birth certificate costs $20.00 ($20), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $3.00.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Wisconsin?
Standard processing is 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). Expedited service: NA with mail-ins, about five business days online (with vitalchek) (NA with mail-ins, not specified with online (through vitalchek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Wisconsin?
73 Wisconsin offices across 71 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Vital Records Office), or order online.
Who can request a Wisconsin birth certificate?
Wisconsin issues certified copies to: Authorized Agent, Children, Domestic Partner, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Other person of interest (personal and property rights), Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse.
What ID do I need for a Wisconsin birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Passport, State Driver's License, State ID, Tribal ID, US Military ID, Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Health Insurance Card, Rental Agreement, Traffic Ticket, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Title.
Can I order a Wisconsin birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Wisconsin birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Wisconsin Public Records Law. Fees and processing times are set by Wisconsin and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.