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WISCONSIN VITAL STATISTICS


1 W. WILSON STREET
ROOM# 158
MADISON, WI 53702

Information:
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608.266.1372
608.255.2035

Available Certificates


WISCONSIN VITAL RECORDS
Wisconsin Vital Records issues certified copies of Wisconsin birth certificates, Wisconsin death certificates, Wisconsin marriage records and Wisconsin divorce records for events which occurred within the State of Wisconsin. You may order copies of Wisconsin vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



WISCONSIN BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Wisconsin Vital Records issues only certified copies of Wisconsin birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order
Access to copies of Wisconsin birth certificates is restricted to the following:

  • The person named on the record
  • The spouse of the person named on the record
  • A parent of the person named on the record
  • A sibling of the person named on the record
  • A child of the person named on the record
  • A grandparent of the person named on the record
  • A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained
  • A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right


WISCONSIN DEATH CERTIFICATES
Wisconsin Vital Records issues certified copies of Wisconsin death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Access to copies of Wisconsin death certificates is restricted to the following:

  • The spouse of the person named on the record
  • A parent of the person named on the record
  • A sibling of the person named on the record
  • A child of the person named on the record
  • A grandparent of the person named on the record
  • A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained
  • A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right


WISCONSIN DIVORCE RECORDS
Wisconsin Vital Records issues certified copies of Wisconsin divorce records that can typically be used as proof of divorce or other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Access to Wisconsin divorce records is restricted to the following:

  • The persons named on the record
  • The spouse of the persons named on the record
  • A parent of the persons named on the record
  • A sibling of the persons named on the record
  • A child of the persons named on the record
  • A grandparent of the persons named on the record
  • A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained
  • A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right


WISCONSIN MARRIAGE RECORDS
Wisconsin Vital Records issues certified copies of Wisconsin marriage records that can typically be used as proof of marriage or other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Access to Wisconsin marriage records is restricted to the following:

  • The persons named on the record
  • The spouse of the persons named on the record
  • A parent of the persons named on the record
  • A sibling of the persons named on the record
  • A child of the persons named on the record
  • A grandparent of the persons named on the record
  • A person authorized in writing by one of the above. The written authorization must accompany the request and the relationship of the authorizing party to the subject of the record must be clearly explained
  • A person who can demonstrate that the record is required to protect a personal or property right




Visit WISCONSIN VITAL STATISTICS site
BIRTH
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Wisconsin.

First Copy: 40.00   Additional Copies: 3.00


DEATH
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Wisconsin.

First Copy: 40.00   Additional Copies: 3.00


DIVORCE
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of Wisconsin.

First Copy: 40.00   Additional Copies: 3.00


MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of Wisconsin.

First Copy: 40.00   Additional Copies: 3.00



Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.


Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 608.255.2035.

Fax Application for Wisconsin Birth Certificate

Fax Application for Wisconsin Death Certificate

Fax Application for Wisconsin Marriage Certificate

Fax Application for Wisconsin Divorce Certificate

Fax Application for Wisconsin Declaration of Domestic Partnership Certificate

Fax Application for Wisconsin Termination of Domestic Partnership Certificate



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.