Wisconsin Birth Certificate Application (Form F-05291) (F-05291)
Official state formForm F-05291Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form F-05291, the Wisconsin Birth Certificate Application, is used to request a certified copy of a Wisconsin birth certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, State Vital Records Office.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the birth certificate
- Immediate family: parent named on the record, child, brother or sister, grandparent, current spouse or registered domestic partner
- A legal custodian or guardian
- A representative authorized by one of these people, including an attorney
- Anyone who can show the certificate is needed to determine or protect a personal or property right
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A copy of your acceptable photo ID (or two other accepted documents)
- A self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope
- The fee by check or money order payable to State of Wis. Vital Records
- 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