Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostille
Need a Wisconsin birth certificate apostilled for use outside the United States? We can handle the Wisconsin apostille process and return the completed document to you.
Fast, professional apostille processing for Wisconsin documents.
Does My Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostille Qualify?
Before processing your order, we review your document information to help identify whether it appears ready for apostille processing or whether another step may be necessary.
Vital Record - Issued or certified by the State of Wisconsin or an authorized local vital records office.
To obtain a Wisconsin apostille for a birth certificate, the birth certificate must have been issued in the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Vital Records Office, any county Register of Deeds office, or local health departments for births from October 1, 1907, to the present.
Yes. Generally, photo copies are not allowed to be apostilled.
No - In Wisconsin, Birth Certificates are Considered Vital Records certified by the State of Wisconsin.
Where to Order Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostille
Need a New Wisconsin Birth Certificate?
You can order a certified Wisconsin birth certificate by U.S. mail, online through VitalChek, or by calling VitalChek at 877-885-2981.
Want to save time?
When ordering your birth certificate, you can have it mailed directly to Wisconsin Apostille Agent. Once we receive your certificate, we can begin the apostille process without waiting for you to receive it first and mail it to us separately.
Have your certificate mailed to:
Wisconsin Apostille Agent
6969 W. Port Washington Rd.
Suite 150B-2116
Glendale, WI 53217
Special Instructions
When placing your Wisconsin Apostille Order, please enter details about your shipping a a copy of the birth certificates directly to us in the Special Instructions section of your Wisconsin Apostille Order.
This is especially important if the name on the birth certificate is different from the name of the person purchasing the Wisconsin apostille service.
Providing the names shown on the birth certificates helps us quickly identify incoming documents and correctly match them to your apostille order.
Choose Your Wisconsin Apostille Service
20 Business Day Wisconsin Apostille
A cost-effective option when you have time before your document is needed.
Best for: Customers who have flexible timelines and do not need their documents processed for an urgent international deadline.
- Document review
- Wisconsin apostille processing
- Status updates
- Return shipping options
10 Business Day Wisconsin Apostille
Priority handling when you need your document processed sooner.
Best for: Upcoming travel, immigration matters and international deadlines.
- Priority document review
- Expedited handling
- Wisconsin apostille processing
- Status updates
- Return shipping options
Same Day Rush Wisconsin Apostille
Our fastest available Wisconsin apostille option for urgent documents.
Best for: Time-sensitive international document deadlines.
- Priority document review
- Courier handling when applicable
- Priority apostille processing
- Priority communication
- Express return options
How Our Wisconsin Apostille Service Works
1. Choose Your Service
Select Standard, Expedited or Rush/Courier processing based on your deadline.
2. Place Your Order
Complete your order online and provide information about your document and the country where it will be used.
3. Send Us Your Document
Follow the instructions provided with your order for sending your document to Wisconsin Apostille Agent.
4. We Handle the Apostille Process
We review your document and coordinate the appropriate Wisconsin apostille processing. If we identify an issue that may prevent processing, we will contact you.
5. Receive Your Completed Document
After processing is complete, your apostilled document is returned using the delivery method selected with your order.
Before You Order Your Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostille
Please check the following before placing your order:
- Your birth certificate was issued in Wisconsin.
- You have an eligible certified copy of the birth certificate.
- You know the country where the document will be used.
- The name on your apostille order matches the document, or you have provided the certificate holder’s name in the Special Instructions section.
- If you are sending multiple birth certificates, you have identified each certificate in your order in Special Instructions.
- You have confirmed any special document, translation, or certification requirements with the organization or government agency that will receive your document.
If you need to order a new Wisconsin birth certificate, you may have the certified certificate shipped directly to Wisconsin Apostille Agent after placing your apostille order.
Why Choose Wisconsin Apostille Agent?
Apostille requirements can be confusing, especially when you are working with an international deadline. Our service gives you one place to coordinate the process.
- Wisconsin-focused apostille service
- Document review before processing
- Standard, expedited and rush options
- Convenient online ordering
- Shipping options available
- Service for individuals, families, attorneys and businesses
- One point of contact throughout the process
Common Reasons for Apostilling a Vital Record - Issued or certified by the State of Wisconsin or an authorized local vital records office.
An Wisconsin apostilled birth certificate may be required when presenting proof of birth, identity, parentage, or citizenship to a government or organization outside the United States.
Common uses include:
- Dual citizenship applications
- Citizenship by descent
- Marriage in another country
- Foreign residency applications
- Visa and immigration matters
- International adoption
- Registering a birth with a foreign government
- Obtaining foreign citizenship or nationality
- Foreign passport applications
- School or university enrollment abroad
- Inheritance and estate matters overseas
- Foreign court or legal proceedings
- International family-law matters
- Government registration and civil-record purposes
- Other official transactions requiring proof of birth abroad
Requirements vary by country and receiving agency. Before ordering an apostille, confirm that the organization receiving your birth certificate requires an apostille and whether it has additional requirements, such as a translation.
The organization or government receiving your document determines its requirements. Confirm the requirements of the receiving authority before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostilles
What is a Wisconsin birth certificate apostille?
An apostille is a certificate used to authenticate a Wisconsin public document for use in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. Wisconsin Apostille Agent can coordinate the apostille process for eligible Wisconsin birth certificates.
Does my Wisconsin birth certificate need to be a certified copy?
Generally, you should provide an eligible certified copy issued by the appropriate Wisconsin vital records authority. Photocopies, keepsake copies, and other unofficial copies may not qualify for apostille processing.
Can I order a new Wisconsin birth certificate and have it mailed directly to Wisconsin Apostille Agent?
Yes. If you are ordering a new certified Wisconsin birth certificate, you can have the certificate mailed directly to us. This can save time because you do not have to wait for the certificate to arrive at your home and then mail it to us separately.
Where should I have my Wisconsin birth certificate mailed?
Have the certificate sent to:
Wisconsin Apostille Agent
6969 W. Port Washington Rd.
Suite 150B-2116
Glendale, WI 53217
We recommend placing your Wisconsin Apostille Order before having your certificate mailed directly to us.
How will you know that the birth certificate belongs to my apostille order?
When placing your Wisconsin Apostille Order, use the Special Instructions section to provide the name or names appearing on the birth certificate. This is especially important when the name on the certificate is different from the name of the person purchasing the apostille service. This information helps us match incoming certificates to the correct order.
Can I send more than one birth certificate for apostille processing?
Yes. If you are submitting multiple birth certificates, provide the names shown on the certificates in the Special Instructions section of your order so we can properly identify and match each document.
Where can I order a new Wisconsin birth certificate?
Wisconsin birth certificates may be ordered through the available Wisconsin vital records ordering methods, including online ordering through VitalChek. If you order a new certificate for apostille processing, you may have it delivered directly to Wisconsin Apostille Agent.
Does a Wisconsin birth certificate need to be notarized before it can receive an apostille?
A certified Wisconsin birth certificate generally should not be separately notarized simply for apostille processing. Birth certificates are government-issued vital records, so the authentication process differs from privately executed documents that require notarization.
Can you apostille a birth certificate issued by another state?
A birth certificate generally must be apostilled through the state that issued the document. If your birth certificate was issued outside Wisconsin, it will require the appropriate apostille process for that issuing state.
Can a Wisconsin birth certificate apostille be used in any country?
An apostille is generally used when the destination country participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents intended for countries outside the Convention may require a different authentication or legalization process. Confirm the requirements with the organization or government agency receiving your document.
How long does it take to apostille a Wisconsin birth certificate?
Processing time depends on the service option you select and other processing factors. Wisconsin Apostille Agent offers Standard, Expedited, and Rush/Courier service options so you can choose the service that best fits your deadline.
Do you return the original birth certificate with the apostille?
The apostille is processed in connection with the eligible birth certificate you submit. After processing is completed, your documents are returned using the delivery option associated with your order.
What if I am not sure whether my birth certificate is acceptable?
Contact Wisconsin Apostille Agent before ordering if you are uncertain about your certificate. We can review information about the document and help identify whether another step may be necessary before apostille processing.
Ready to Order Your Wisconsin Birth Certificate Apostille?
Choose the Wisconsin apostille service that best matches your deadline.
Not sure which service you need? Contact Wisconsin Apostille Agent before ordering.