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 and debit card payments.
During the public health crisis you may submit your vital records requests by mail, fax or online through Official Records Online.
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 Phone: (414) 278-4027
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.)
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.)
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 of $10 are charged by Official Records Online. All major credit cards are accepted. Orders must be received by noon for next day delivery; Monday - Friday

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