A Wisconsin birth certificate is required as a proof of identity, age, and citizenship. It is also necessary to obtain your driver’s license, social security number, school enrolment, passport application, etc.
If you need a certified copy of your birth records, you may now obtain one from the Register of Deeds within the state of Wisconsin.
Birth certificates are considered as public records in Wisconsin. This means the general public has a right to access their information. A certified or uncertified copy of a birth certificate may be obtained if the person was born in Wisconsin any time between October 1, 1907, till the present.
How To Get a Birth Certificate in Wisconsin?
There are multiple ways to obtain a copy of your birth certificate listed below:
Office Walk-Ins
To order a copy of your Wisconsin birth records, visit the West Allis Health Department office at the address listed:
6501 W National Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
The office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the office is open from 1 a.m. till 6 p.m. It will take up to 20 minutes to process your in-person request. The charge for a single certified copy is $20 and $3 for additional copies. Payment via debit and credit cards are not accepted.
It is important to carefully read the instructions on the application. If you are not an immediate relative of the person listed on the birth certificate, you may obtain a certified birth certificate copy under the following conditions:
1) You must carry a notarized and written authorization which clearly states your relationship with the authorizing person whose name appears on the birth certificate; or
2) If you can provide proof that there is a legal reason behind your request.
For more information about your application, you may contact the Wisconsin Health Department at 414-302-8633.
To download the application form, visit the West Allis Health Department site.
Other Methods of Applying for a State of Wisconsin Birth Certificate
Online
The Wisconsin Vital Records department has now teamed up with VitalChek Network Inc. It enables you to directly order a copy of your certified birth certificate. An additional fee is applicable for using this service. All major credit cards are accepted.
Applications are processed within two days post receipt. The birth certificate will be sent to you via USPS regular mail, UPS Worldwide or UPS Next Day Air.
Mail Requests
You may mail your application to the Wisconsin Vital Records Office at
Wisconsin Vital Records Office
PO Box 309
Madison, WI 53701
Your application will be processed within five days of postage receipt. The cost to order birth certificate Wisconsin is $20 and $3 for additional copies. Only checks and money orders in U.S. funds payable to the State of Wis. Vital Records will be acceptable. You will receive your birth certificate by USPS regular mail.
Along with your application, you must provide a legible copy of any one of the following identifications:
- Tribal/military ID card
- U.S. government-issued photo ID
- State issued ID card or driver’s license
- U.S./foreign passport
If you do not have any of these identifications, please include copies of any two of the following:
- Current, signed, dated lease
- Bank or earnings statement
- Vehicle registration
- Health insurance card
- A traffic ticket or utility bill
In-Person
You may submit your application and relevant documentation by visiting the Wisconsin Vital Records Office at
1 West Wilson Street, Room 160
Madison, WI 53703
Their office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Please note, the cost is $20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies. The processing time is nearly two hours.
A money order, check or cash in U.S. funds is accepted. Make checks and money orders payable to State of Wisconsin Vital Records. All major credit cards are also accepted.
Your application must include a legible copy of identity proof.
