Order Certified Wisconsin Birth and Death Certificates Online.

Save Time and Money

Fast and Easy Ordering

No Waiting in Line

GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Wisconsin Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Order Birth Certificates Order Death Certificates Order Name Change Kit

Processing Times ID Requirements Birth Certificate Requirements Death Certificate Requirements

Processing Times

Current processing time for Wisconsin is 10 business days. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.

Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
Processing time is determined by the Wisconsin State Vital Records Office, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification:

Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

State issued driver's license or ID card
U.S. Government issued photo ID
U.S. or Foreign Passport
Tribal or Military ID Card

Acceptable Forms of ID

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

Bank/Earnings statement
Current, dated, signed lease
Health insurance card
Utility bill or traffic ticket
Vehicle registration/title

Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Paternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Maternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Domestic Partner	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents
Personal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents

Who Can Order a Death Certificate?

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Paternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Maternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Domestic Partner	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents
Personal/Property Rights Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting/legal documents

Have Questions About Your Wisconsin Order?

Our team is available to help with any questions about ordering your Wisconsin vital records.

1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) | orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com

Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET