Requests for certified and uncertified copies of divorce certificates may take up to 2 weeks plus mail time to complete.
Identification: requests for certified copies require proof of identification. A photocopy of the applicant's ID is required.
Expired documents: expired cards or documents will not be accepted.
Certified copy: a certified copy is printed on security paper, has a raised seal, and shows the signature of the State Registrar or Local Registrar.
Uncertified copy: an uncertified copy is for information purposes only and cannot be used for identity or legal purposes.
Application: signature and payment are required for processing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form F-05282 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 53 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | 12/2023 |
| Issuing agency | Department of Health Services Division of Public Health |
| Where to send | State Vital Records Office, PO Box 309, Madison, WI 53701-0309 |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | F-05282, F05282, F 05282, Form F-05282, Wisconsin F-05282, Wisconsin Divorce Certificate Application |
| Official source | Form F-05282 (Rev 12/2023), Wisconsin Department of Health Services |
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