Milwaukee (WI) Birth Certificate Online

How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate in Milwaukee (WI)

To order an authorized copy of a Milwaukee (WI) birth certificate:

• Fill out the birth certificate application (available by clicking the button on this page) with the required information
• Print and sign it
• Mail it to the Wisconsin vital records office with the necessary requirements, a prepaid self-addressed envelope, and payment (as detailed in the personalized instructions you will receive)

Your certified copy will be issued and sent by mail to the address printed on your self-addressed postage-paid envelope.

Copies of an Milwaukee (WI) Birth and Death Certificates may be ordered by mailing your application package to the following address:

Wisconsin (WI) Vital Records Office
1 West Wilson Street
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309

Alternatively, citizens of Milwaukee or the rest of Wisconsin can also order a certified copy of their birth certificate at the Vital Records Office. Those who prefer to submit their birth certificate application in person, may do so at the following address during walk-in hours.

Register of Deeds office
901 N. 9th Street, Courthouse Room 103
Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1458

Please note that As of May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.

Milwaukee birth certificate requirements

To get a certified copy of a Milwaukee Wisconsin birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with your personal data:

• Full name (as it would appear on the certificate)
• Date of birth
• Mother’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage
• Father’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage

Citizens applying for a certified copy of a Milwaukee birth certificate need to prove their identity and be over 18 years old.

All those born in Wisconsin that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:

• tate of Wisconsin Driver’s License

• State of Wisconsin ID Card

• Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State

• Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State

• U.S. or foreign issued Passport

• Tribal or military ID card If you do not have a government issued photo ID, you must provide a photocopy of two of the following types of documentation:

• Bank/earnings statement

• Current, dated, signed lease

• Health insurance card

• Utility bill or traffic ticket

• Vehicle registration/title

Who is eligible to apply

An official copy of a Milwaukee (WI) birth certificate can be ordered by:

• The individual the birth certificate refers to
• The parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder
• The spouse of the person named on the certificate
• The grandparent of the person named on the record
• The adult child or grandchild of the certificate’s subject
• The legal representative of the individual the birth certificate refers to
• An individual whose right to access the birth certificate has been established by a court of law

Please note that the documentation that must be presented alongside the Milwaukee birth certificate application may vary depending on the person requesting the vital record.

How to Request an Apostille for a Milwaukee (WI) Birth Certificate

If you need to use your birth certificate outside the U.S territory, your document should bear an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad.

This can be obtained by mail. Simply send your official birth certificate, together with the apostille fee to the Secretary of State’s office in a self-addressed postage-paid envelope. Make sure to have Certificate of Authentication Request at hand. Certain counties may have additional requirements.

Wisconsin Authentications Unit address:

Pennsylvania Department of State
State Capitol B41W
Madison, WI 53703

Milwaukee Birth Certificate Cost

Milwaukee (WI) Birth Certificate Processing Times

In most cases, your Milwaukee birth certificate order will be filled within 10 business days. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.

You will then receive your certified copy of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door.

Once you have mailed the application, along with a copy of a photo ID and the fees, the vital records office will process your request.

Unfortunately, rush orders are not available for Wisconsin vital records. Therefore, it is advisable to request a copy of your birth certificate ahead of time so as to avoid delays.