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Vital Records: Application Forms

In-person counter services closed

The Wisconsin Vital Records Office has closed our in-person services. Vital Records services, including requests for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, are available by U.S. mail, online through VitalChek, or by phone through VitalChek at 877-885-2981.

Appointments can still be made for in-person genealogy research.

The Wisconsin Vital Records Office works with an independent company, VitalChek Network, Inc. They process online and phone orders. VitalChek charges an additional fee for using their services. They accept all major credit cards, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard®, and Visa®.

Order records online

To place an order by phone, call VitalChek at 877-885-2981.

If you’d like to apply by U.S. mail, please select an application listed below. Instructions are included with each application.

Questions? Contact us.

Last revised December 29, 2023