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Certified copies of vital records are available by mail from the Register of Deeds office, 901 N. 9th Street, Courthouse Room 103, Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1458. $20 each for the first copy and $3 each for additional copies of the same record purchased at the same time. Cashiers check or money order.

In- person requests for uncertified copies may take up to 1 month to complete. Requests for certified copies of birth certificates may take up to 2 weeks plus mail time to complete.

Generally speaking, it will take from 4 to 8 weeks between the day you order the certificate and the day you receive it. The certified copy of your birth certificate will be sent by mail. Please check birth certificates processing times for detailed information.

How long it takes: In-person requests could yield the certificate within minutes. By mail you can expect to wait about four weeks, or two weeks if you pay an additional fee for expedited service. Some states offer overnight service, too.

A birth certificate in Wisconsin costs $20, and additional copies are only $3 each if these are requested with the original order. A personal check or money order can be made payable to Wis. Vital Records.

Birth Certificate Copies: Born in the U.S. Contact the vital records office in the state where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.

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Vital records are often available to the public, but usually restricted to the person the record belongs to, or their immediate family or someone with written authorization; however, there are exceptions that do allow general public access. Certified copies of vital records are used as official identification.

Who Can Get an Authorized Certified Copy of a Birth Record? A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.

Technically speaking, applying for and picking up a birth certificate in person is the fastest way to get your hands on a copy. But, there are plenty of drawbacks to going to your state or city's office of vital records in person. ... In that case, traveling to the office in person isn't always practical or a time-saver.