Vital Records

Requesting Copies of Vital Records

The Register of Deeds office maintains and issues: birth, death, marriage, divorce, and domestic partnership records. Certified copies require a direct and tangible interest as defined on the application.

STATEWIDE ISSUANCE OF VITAL RECORDS

If the vital record you are requesting occurred in the State of Wisconsin and falls within the dates listed below, you can obtain the copies from ANY Register of Deeds office in the State of Wisconsin.

Birth Certificates - 10/1/1907 to present

Death Certificates - 9/1/2013 to present

Marriage Certificates - 10/1/1907 to present

Divorce Certificates - 1/1/2016 to present

Request a vital record in person

Visit our office to purchase a vital record. Applications are available at our service counter or you may print one online (see Application Forms).

The fee for a vital record is $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy.

We accept credit/debit cards (additional fees apply) or cash. Checks are not accepted at the counter.

Identification showing your name and address must be provided with all applications.

Expired cards or documents are not acceptable.
A valid street address, not a P.O. Box, is required for all counter applications.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

ONE of the items from this list:

State-issued driver's license or ID card
U.S. government-issued photo ID
U.S. or foreign passport
Tribal or military ID card

Or TWO of the items from this list:

Bank/earnings statement
Current, dated, signed Lease
Health insurance card
Utility bill or traffic ticket
Vehicle registration/Title

Request a vital record through US Mail

Complete and print the application form (see Application Forms). Submit with a photocopy of acceptable identification and correct payment.

Cost of a vital record is $20.00 for the first copy of each record, and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record.

We accept cash, money order, or personal check; however, all check payments are subject to a three (3) day waiting period before mailing out the certificate(s).

Acceptable forms of ID include:

ONE of the items from this list:

State-issued driver's license or ID card
U.S. government-issued photo ID
U.S. or foreign passport
Tribal or military ID card

Or you may send a copy of TWO of the items from this list:

Bank/earnings statement
Current, dated, signed lease
Health insurance card
Utility bill or traffic ticket
Vehicle registration/title

Mail the completed application, copy of identification, and payment to:

Outagamie County Register of Deeds

320 S. Walnut Street

Appleton, WI 54911

Request a vital record online thru VitalChek

Outagamie County Register of Deeds uses the VitalChek Network, Inc. to provide you this online ordering service. VitalChek is an official, authorized service for remote ordering of certified vital records and incorporates added security to ensure your information and documents are treated safely. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Go to VitalChek to submit a request.