Vital Records - In Person Service 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (No appointment necessary)
The ROD Office will continue to process Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce (2016 to present) and Domestic Partnership/Terminations by mail, internet orders, fax at (414) 223-1942, dropbox at CH-103 or in person. Questions regarding vital records (414) 278-4027.
After the ceremony, marriage licenses can be mailed to: Register of Deeds, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee WI 53233; emailed to: RODVitalRecords@milwaukeecountywi.gov or faxed to (414) 223-1942. Questions regarding submission of the marriage license (414) 278-4027.
Judges or other county employees can send them via inter-office mail or deposit them in the ROD dropbox at CH-103.
The ROD Office will continue to research and copy requests by mail, email, dropbox at CH-G6 or by appointment. Questions regarding real estate research and document copies (414) 278-4001.
Real Estate Recording - By Appointment or In Person Service 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
The ROD Office will continue to process real estate documents via eRecordings, mail, dropbox at CH-103 or by appointment. Questions regarding recording documents (414) 278-4005.
How Do I Get Certified Copies of Vital Records?
Per Wis. Stat. § 69.20(1), a CERTIFIED copy of a birth certificate is only available to those with a “direct and tangible interest."
Record Fees: $20 for first copy +$3 for each additional copy.
There is a $3 service fee for in-person orders.
On Demand – Order Now, Pick up Later
A pedido: ordene ahora, recoja más tarde

Orders received by 2 p.m. will be available for pickup the same business day.
Para español, haga clic en el botón de menú, arriba a la derecha y elija español.
Los pedidos recibidos antes de dos de la tarde estarán disponibles para su recoger el mismo
día de lunes a viernes.
In Person
901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is a $3 service fee for in-person orders.
By Mail
Complete and print an application. Mail the application to us at 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee WI 53233, along with a copy of your valid picture ID (Driver’s License or State ID) and check or money order made out to “Register of Deeds.” We will call you for a credit card number if no check is included.
Blank Applications
Birth Marriage Death Divorce
Aplicaciones en Espanol
Nacimiento Matrimonio Defunción Divorcio Asociación doméstica Finalización de la pareja de hecho
**For Domestic Partnership Certificate Applications, call (414) 278-4027 or email.
Consent Form
Formulario de consentimiento
Order Online

There are additional fees for using this service.
By Phone
To order by phone, contact Vitalchek at (888) 862-3736
There are additional fees for this service. Payment must be made by credit or debit card.