Required Documents
- Certified birth certificate; no photocopies
- Original and photocopy of valid government issued photo identification card such as a driver's license. Photocopy must be black and white and front and back side of the ID on the same side of 8 1/2 x 11 white paper
- Second form of identification if your government issued ID is not from Wisconsin
Get Birth Certificates
Milwaukee County Birth Records
Wisconsin Birth Records
Out-of-State Birth Records
Complete Application Before You Visit
You can complete the application and print it before coming to the County Clerk's office. Applications are also available for completion in the County Clerk's office when you visit.
Complete Application