Only those requesting a copy their own birth certificate or those requesting a birth certificate copy of a member of his/her immediate family may obtain a one. Relationship must be stated (i.e., I wish to obtain a copy of my own birth certificate). Mail requests are processed in 24 to 72 hours after receipt of your request.
Relationship
Full name of person named on the record
Date of birth
City and county of birth
Parent's names, including mother's maiden name
Be sure to sign the letter
The fee is $20 and additional copies of the same record issued at the same time are $3. Please include a business-sized, self-addressed stamped envelope. Do not send cash. We accept checks or money orders made payable to VITAL STATISTICS and addressed to:
Vital Statistics 841 North Broadway, Room 115 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Download or open an application in PDF format by clicking here. (If you have trouble opening this file, click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader.)
Fill out the application and send it to the address listed below per instructions on the form.