How to Get Wisconsin Vital Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which office to contact. Follow this order:
- Birth & death certificates: Order from the state health department or the county where the event occurred.
- Marriage certificates: Go to the county Clerk (or Recorder) where the marriage license was issued.
- Divorce records: Go to the court where the divorce was filed — usually the county circuit or district court.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Wisconsin vital records.
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Use the databases below to search Wisconsin vital records.
Births, Deaths, Marriages before 1907
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Wisconsin birth, death, and marriage records from the period before 1907. Provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Divorces | Circuit Court Cases
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Search statewide or by county for family court divorce and annulment records.
Fond du Lac County Vital Records
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Fond du Lac County Public Library vital records database. Includes marriage and death notices published in local newspapers between 1846 and 1994.
Green Lake County Vital Record Certificates
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Request copies of Green Lake County birth, death, and marriage certificates. Requires access to fax machine.
Iowa County Vital Record Certificates
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Request copies of Iowa County birth and death certificates online.
Jackson County Vital Record Certificates
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Request copies of Jackson County birth and marriage certificates online. Requires a fee and access to fax machine.
La Crosse County Cemetery Records
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Search for La Crosse County cemetery records by cemetery. Provides a chronological list of burials in the last decade or the last year.
La Crosse County | Vital Records
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La Crosse Public Library births, marriages, divorces, cemetery notices, and obituaries published in local newspapers.
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Langlade County Burials
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Browse this Langlade County Genealogical Society service by city or town for cemeteries and burial information.
Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese Burials
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries burials, searchable by name and optionally by date of death.
New London Burials
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New London Burial Records. Search by lot owner name or by name of deceased.
Obituaries & Biographies
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Wisconsin Historical Society database of obituaries, biographies, newspaper articles. Search is offered at no charge, but details require a fee.
Oshkosh Marriages & Obituaries
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Search this Oshkosh Public Library service for marriage licenses and obituaries published in Oshkosh newspapers from 1861 to present.
Portage County Burials
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Search this database of burials in Portage County Wisconsin by name, date and/or cemetery to view corresponding info.
Portage County Obituaries
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Search Portage County/Stevens Point area obituaries by name, date or keyword, or browse by name. Gives paper, date, and page number for the obituary.
Rock County Obituaries
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Use this Hedberg Public Library database to search for death notices and obituaries published in the Janesville Gazette in Rock County.
Winnebago County Vital Records
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Winnebago County births, deaths, and marriages published in the Winneconnne News.
Wood County Vital Records
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McMillan Memorial Library genealogy resources for Wood County, including birth, death, and marriage notices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Wisconsin vital records? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you exactly where to order birth certificates, death records, marriage certificates, and divorce records in Wisconsin.
Is there a single office for all Wisconsin vital records? ▼
It depends on the record type. Birth and death certificates usually go through the state health department. Marriage licenses go through the county. Divorce records go through the court. Use the databases listed on this page.
How long does it take to get Wisconsin vital records? ▼
Processing times vary by office and method. Online orders are typically fastest. Mail orders can take 2-6 weeks. In-person requests at the issuing office are usually same-day if records are available.
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