Birth Certificates 
City of Milwaukee
www.city.milwaukee.gov/Health/services-and-programs/birth-and-death-certificates 

City of Milwaukee Certificates: (414) 286-3503
City of Milwaukee Vital Statistics – 841 N. Broadway, Room 115, Milwaukee, WI 53202 

 Milwaukee County Certificates: (414) 278-4002 
Milwaukee County Vital Records Register of Deeds – 901 N. 9th St., Room 103, Milwaukee, WI 53233 

 What to bring with you: 

• Proof of identity: A State-issued ID or Driver’s License. Other documentation may be accepted. Call and ask if you’re not sure. 

• Money: Call Vital Records for current fees. Cash, debit or credit cards are acceptable. No checks. 

To order out-of-state birth, death, marriage or divorce records, visit www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm or www.vitalchek.com. 

Wisconsin State ID or Driver’s License 
Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles 
www.dot.wisconsin.gov 

Automated Line: (800) 924-3570 

For specific questions: (608) 266-2353 

What to bring with you: 

• Proof of name and date of birth: Certified birth certificate, passport (not expired), old driver’s license or state ID that expired no more than 8 years ago. 

• Proof of identity: Social Security, Forward, or Quest Card. 

• Proof of Wisconsin residency: Paycheck stub, Forward or Quest Card, bank statement no more than 90 days old; must show your current address.

• Your Social Security card

• Money: State IDs: Original or renewal state ID cards are $28; replacement state ID Cards are $16. Driver’s licenses: Original or probationary cards are $28; renewal cards are $34; replacement cards are $14. Prices subject to change. 

Other documents may be accepted; call the DMV if you have questions. 

Social Security Cards 
For a list of local SSA offices, see Public Assistance Programs. 
For forms and further information: www.ssa.gov

Social Security Administration (SSA): (800) 772-1213 

What to bring with you: 

Fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected Social Security Card (available online and at the local SSA buildings). New cards are always free; replacement cards are free up to 3 per year, and 10 per lifetime.  After that you have to pay a fee. 

If you are getting your own card: 

• Proof of citizenship: Your birth certificate or current U.S. Passport. 

• Proof of identity: Your Driver’s license, State ID or U.S. Passport. 

If you are getting a card for your child: 

• Proof of your own identity: See above. 

• Proof of your child’s identity: A doctor’s medical record, religious record, child care center or school record, school ID card, or adoption decree. 

• Proof of child’s citizenship: A copy of your child’s birth certificate. 

If you cannot get one or more of these documents, call the number above and speak with an SSA representative before visiting the office