Wisconsin Death Records
As early as 1852, Wisconsin was already recording death records. But the mandate was ignored. Only in 1907 was the State Bureau of Vital Statistics established.
Both fees and the signature of the one requesting the death certificate is required which makes it impossible to apply for a death certificate by phone or by email. You can apply either by going in the Wisconsin Vital Records Office, by mailing it to their office, or by fax. You will be asked to fill up the death certificate application form and attached therewith is your identification. Expired identification cards are not accepted. Valid identifications include: your driver's license or your Wisconsin ID with your photo. You can also use these but you need to bring two of the following ID's: your passport (U.S), your bank or check book, health insurance card, credit card (major), or your utility bill.
The Wisconsin Vital Records Office provides two services, regular or expedited. In regular service, you will be able to get your certified death certificate the following working day. When expedited, you will be charged with extra fee but you will be able to get your certified death certificate within 15-30 minutes. You will be paying $3 for the regular service and $20 for the searching fee, while in expedited service you will pay $20 and another $20 for the searching fee.
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