City of Milwaukee
 

Obtain In Person

The City of Milwaukee Health Department | Zeidler Municipal Building | 841 North Broadway | Room 115 | Milwaukee WI 53202
Vital Statistics Telephone 414-286-3516 | Fax 414-286-2036
 
City of Milwaukee Health Department Vital Statistics
Obtain a Birth or Death Certificate in Person
 
Office hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm
 

To obtain a certificate in person, valid picture identification is required. A short application will need to be completed.  

  • For birth certificates: only the person named on the record, an immediate family member, a person with written permission from persons named on the certificate or a legal representative may obtain certified copies. Birth certificates are $20 for one and $3 for each addition that is issued at the same time on the same record.

  • For death certificates: Only an immediate family member, a person with written permission from an immediate family member, and a legal representative may obtain certified copies. Death certificates are $20 for one and $3 for each additional that is issued at the same time on the same record.

  • Using your credit card or debit card:  In response to customer requests, both debit cards and credit cards can be used to purchase a birth certificate.  Your card must have a VISA or Mastercard logo on it.  Debit cards can only be used for over-the-counter requests.  Credit cards can be used for both over-the-counter and faxed requests.

  • Certificates are obtained immediately.  




  • NON-CITY OF
     MILWAUKEE BIRTHS
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     Born outside city limits but 
    within Milwaukee County call:    
      414-278-4003
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    Born outside Milwaukee County but elsewhere within the State call: 608-266-1373
     

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