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2WISCONSIN DEATH CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
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F-05280 (Rev. 11/2016)
1. What is the difference between a “certified” and an “uncertified” copy of a death certificate?
A CERTIFIED COPY:
Is printed on security paper, has a raised seal, and shows the signature of the State Registrar or Local Registrar.
Can be used for legal purposes.
Can only be obtained with a direct and tangible interest as defined in Wis. Stat. § 69.20(1).
AN UNCERTIFIED COPY:
Is printed on plain paper and marked “uncertified.”
Is for information purposes only and cannot be used for identity or legal purposes.
Contains the same information as a certified copy.
2. Limitations on access to cause of death information
Certified and uncertified copies of death records shall not include the extended fact of death (cause of death) unless 50 years have
elapsed from the year in which the death occurred or the requestor has a direct and tangible interest per Wis. Stat. § 69.20(1), or is a
direct descendent of the decedent.
3. How long will it take to process my request?
APPLYING IN PERSON
Requests for certified copies of death certificates are usually completed within 2 business hours of application, if the death
certificate is on file.
Requests for uncertified copies of death certificates are not completed on the same schedule as requests for certified copies.
In-person requests for uncertified copies may take up to 1 month to complete.
APPLYING BY MAIL
Requests for certified copies of death certificates may take up to 2 weeks plus mail time to complete.
Requests for uncertified copies of death certificates are not completed on the same schedule as certified copies. Mail
requests for uncertified copies may take up to 1 month plus mail time.
4. What identification is required when applying for a death certificate?
Requests for certified copies require proof of identification. Applicant’s original ID is required for in-person applications. A photocopy of
the applicant’s ID is required for mail applications.
At least one form of ID must show your name and address. Expired cards or documents will not be accepted.
Examples of acceptable forms of identification include:
One of these:
OR
Two of these:
State issued driver’s license or ID card
Bank/Earnings statement
US Government issued photo ID
Current, dated, signed lease
Health insurance card
US or Foreign passport
Utility bill or traffic ticket
Tribal or Military ID card
Vehicle registration/title
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