Wisconsin Death Certificate Application (Form F-05280) (F-05280)
Official state formForm F-05280Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form F-05280 is used to request a certified copy of a Wisconsin death certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, State Vital Records Office. Certified copies require a direct and tangible interest.
Who can use this form
- Immediate family: a parent named on the certificate, sibling, current spouse, child, grandparent or registered domestic partner
- A legal custodian or guardian of the person named on the certificate
- A representative authorized by one of the above, including an attorney
- Anyone who can show the certificate is needed to protect a personal or property right
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A photocopy of your valid photo ID (expired IDs are not accepted)
- A check or money order payable to STATE OF WIS. VITAL RECORDS
- A self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope
- Any additional proof or authorization required
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