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Important Documents
Do you have these important documents? Many services, events, and programs require that you have at least one of these documents to qualify:
] Certified birth certificates for you and your children ] A Wisconsin state ID or driver’s license ] Social Security cards for you and your children See St. Ben’s for information on assistance with IDs and birth certificates.
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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 .
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 .
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