Wisconsin Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Wisconsin death records.

How To Obtain Wisconsin Death Records

Persons needing to obtain Wisconsin death records will need to make a request with the Wisconsin Department of Health. Both certified and uncertified death records are available through the Department.

Available Ordering Methods

Because state law requires a signature with all Wisconsin death record requests, you cannot order death records online or by phone. Mail, fax, and in-person ordering are all available through the Department of Health.

Certified Copies Have Limited Availability

In order to receive a certified copy of Wisconsin death records, you must be a surviving spouse, parent or grandparent, sibling, child, or have other legal access to the death record. All other requesters will be given uncertified copies of Wisconsin death records, which are applicable for informational use only.