Wisconsin Death Certificate

Qualifications

The following people may request death certificates from the state of Wisconsin:

• Parent
• Spouse/domestic partner
• Sibling
• Grandparent
• Child
• Legal guardian or custodian (legal proof is required)
• Representative of any of the above (written and notarized authorization is required)
• One who requires the record for the determination or protection of a personal or property right (proof is required)

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $20.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate. For each additional copy of the certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $3.00. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "State of WIs. Vital Records." Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Your name
• Your phone number
• Your address
• Type of current, government-issued photo ID you are submitting
• Photo ID number
• Photocopy of current, government-issued photo ID
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Purpose for which the certificate is requested
• Name of the deceased
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Social security number
• Date of birth
• Occupation
• Spouse's name
• Mother's maiden name
• Father's name

Submitting Your Request

By Mail:
Send the completed application, the appropriate fee, and a business-size self-addressed stamped envelope to:

State Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309

In Person:
You can request a certified death certificate in person at the State Vital Records office, located at:

1 West Wilson Street, Room 158
Madison, WI 53703

The office is open from 8:00 am until 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

Download the Application

Click here to download the application for a certified Wisconsin death certificate.

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