Wisconsin Marriage Certificate Application (Form F-05281) (F-05281)
Official state formForm F-05281Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form F-05281 is used to request a copy of a Wisconsin marriage certificate. It is mailed to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, State Vital Records Office.
Who can use this form
- One of the persons named on the marriage certificate
- A parent, child, brother, sister or grandparent of a person named
- A legal custodian or guardian, or a representative authorized by them, including an attorney
- A person who can show a need to determine or protect a personal or property right
- Anyone else may request an uncertified copy, which is not valid for legal purposes
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A photocopy of valid, unexpired ID (one photo ID, or two secondary documents)
- A self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope
- The fee by check or money order payable to STATE OF WIS. VITAL RECORDS
Where to send it
- Mail to
- State Vital Records Office PO Box 309 Madison, WI 53701-0309
- State fee
- $20 for the first copy, $3 for each additional copy
- Typical processing
- Up to 2 weeks plus mail time
- Source
- Official government page