Register of Deeds
 

Vital Records

How to Get Copies of Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and Domestic Partnership Records

Milwaukee County has confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and more cases have been identified in the U.S. It's important that everyone take steps to reduce the spread. Find out more about COVID-19 and our ongoing response.

Out of an abundance of caution to the public and our staff, the lobby of the Register of Deeds Office will be closed to the public until further notice.

Real Estate Documents

The ROD Office will continue to process real estate documents via eRecordings and mail.

Vital Records

The ROD Office will continue to process Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and Domestic Partnership/Terminations by mail, email, internet orders or fax at (414) 223-1942.

Real Estate Research

The ROD Office will continue to research and copy requests by mail or email.

How Do I Get Certified Copies of Vital Records?

Do you need a copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate or divorce certificate? You can obtain certified copies of the following vital records from any Register of Deeds office in the State of Wisconsin where the event occurred in Wisconsin. For dates outside of the following, you have to obtain the record from the county in which the event took place.

Birth certificates - from Oct. 1, 1907

Death certificates - from Sept. 1, 2013

Marriage certificates - All records available in our office

Divorce certificates - from Jan. 1, 2016 (Prior to January 1, 2016 contact Clerk of Courts)

Domestic partnership certificates or terminations - Records only available in the County in which the event took place.

To apply for your marriage license prior to getting married, contact the County Clerk.

  • In-Person
  • By Mail
  • Online

Certified copies of vital records are currently unavailable in person due the public health crisis.  Each record is $20 each for the first copy and $3 each for additional copies of the same record purchased at the same time. We accept check, cash, credit or debit.  There is a fee of $2.50 or 3% (whichever is greater) for credit & debit card payments.

During the public health crisis you may submit your vital records requests by mail, email, fax or online through VitalChek.
All requests will require proof of identification.  Orders, other than mail, will need to be paid for by credit or debit.

Fax:  414-223-1942                   Email:  mailto:RODVitalRecords@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Application

You can complete and print the application or complete it when you apply.

Birth Certificate Application

Death Certificate Application

Marriage Certificate Application

Divorce Certificate Application

Domestic Partnership Application

Domestic Partnership Termination

Solicitud de Certificado de Nacimiento de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Certificado de Defunción de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Certificado de Matrimonio de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Declaración de La Pareja de Hecho de Wisconsin

Solicitud Para Disolución de Pareja de Hecho de Wisconsin

 

Vital Records Consent Form (You can apply for certified copies of your record and that of your spouse/domestic partner, child, grandchild, parent, brother or sister or your client.)

Identification Is Required

Certified copies of vital records are available by mail from the Register of Deeds office, 901 N. 9th Street, Courthouse Room 103, Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1458. $20 each for the first copy and $3 each for additional copies of the same record purchased at the same time. Please include a cashiers check, money order or personal check.

Application

Complete, print and include the application with your inquiry along with a copy of front of valid picture ID and form of payment.

Birth Certificate Application

Death Certificate Application

Marriage Certificate Application

Divorce Certificate Application

Domestic Partnership Application

Domestic Partnership Termination

Solicitud de Certificado de Nacimiento de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Certificado de Defunción de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Certificado de Matrimonio de Wisconsin

Solicitud de Declaración de La Pareja de Hecho de Wisconsin

Solicitud Para Disolución de Pareja de Hecho de Wisconsin

Vital Records Consent Form (You can apply for certified copies of your record and that of your spouse/domestic partner, child, grandchild, parent, brother or sister, or your client.)

Identification Is Required

Certified copies of vital records are available online. $20 each for the first copy and $3 each for additional copies of the same record purchased at the same time. Additional fees are charged by VitalChek. All major credit cards are accepted.

Apply Online

You will be asked at the end of the application process for identification.

Genealogy

We have birth records from the 1850s to present, death records from 1872 to present, and marriage records from the 1830s to present.

  • Genealogical research hours are 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday
  • Researchers must make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance
  • We accept up to six appointments per day - three in the morning and three in the afternoon
  • We recommend scheduling appointments two to three weeks in advance
  • All researchers must be at least 12 years of age and produce a valid ID. Minors performing genealogy must be accompanied by an adult
  • Customers are charged $7 for each record that is obtained for viewing
  • Customers are charged $20 for a copy of the record (whether certified or non-certified)
  • Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted for genealogical requests

REGISTER OF DEEDS

901 N. 9th Street, Room 103
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4021

Fax (414) 223-1257

REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE

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