How Do I Obtain A Vital Record?

IMPORTANT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has temporarily impacted the way the the Register of Deeds office provides service.

As of January 2017 - if you were born in the state of Wisconsin you can obtain your birth certificate from any county Register of Deeds in the State. 

1. Stop In Our Office:

--   Applicant Will Need their Photo ID or Drivers License
           *OR 3 Pieces of Mail with Applicants Name and Current Address
--  We Recommend bringing Cash. (No Personal Check Accepted)
--  Available Records are Issued Immediately

2.  Send Request Through The Mail:

--   Print & Complete Application Form
--   Payment (No Personal Checks): Cash or Money Order will need to be mailed
--   Scanned Copy of the Applicants Photo ID or Drivers License
          *OR 3 Pieces of Mail with Applicants Name and Current Address
--   Records are Issued & Mailed Back the Same Day they are Received

Birth Certificate Application Form

Marriage Certificate Application Form 

Death Certificate Application

3.  Request For Record Online via VITALCHEK:

--  Pay with Debit/Credit Card Only
--  An additional Service Fee of $10.00 is applied
--  Has the option to be sent UPS overnight
--  Orders received by 2 p.m. are mailed the same day