In-Person Application Requirements

To obtain copies of vital records (birth, marriage, death, divorce (1/1/2016 to date ONLY), domestic partnership or termination of domestic partnership) in person you will need one of these Acceptable Forms of Identification [PDF].

We accept cash, check and money orders for payment in the office. We do accept credit cards, but there is a service charge of 2.45% ($3.00 minimum) -  if you wish to pay by credit card in person.  You can also make your request online and pay by credit card.  See the link below.

Through the Mail

To request a copy of a birth, marriage, death, divorce (1/1/2016 to date ONLY), domestic partnership, or termination of domestic partnership certificate through the mail, please print the appropriate application form from the list below and follow the instructions on the application. Mail the application to the address indicated on the form along with a photocopy of the applicant’s current valid photo ID.

Application forms for birth, marriage, death, divorce, domestic partnership, and termination of domestic partnership certificates are available for printing or downloading to your computer.

• Birth Certificate Application [PDF]
• Marriage Certificate Application [PDF]
• Death Certificate Application [PDF]
• Divorce Certificate Application [PDF]  Only for Divorce Certificates from 1/1/2016 to date
• Domestic Partnership Application [PDF]
• Termination of Domestic Partnership Application [PDF] 

Online Using Your Credit Card

To request copies of your vital records online using your credit card, click on the following link: Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates by credit card.

Fee Schedule for Vital Records

View the Dodge County Register of Deeds fee schedule for vital records.

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