Supporting Accurate and Timely Death Certification Across Wisconsin
WCMEA | Vital Records Information
Vital records in Wisconsin:
Death records serve as a legal, medical, and public health cornerstone. They impact everything from family affairs and insurance claims to statistical tracking of causes of death. Accurate reporting safeguards the integrity of Wisconsin’s public health data and supports the mission of WCMEA to uphold excellence in every investigation.
Welcome to the WCMEA Vital Records Information Center
This page serves as a centralized resource for Wisconsin death certificates, vital records documentation, and state reporting requirements. It provides Coroners and Medical Examiners with step-by-step guidance for completing medical sections, current cause-of-death coding standards, filing instructions, regulatory updates, and links to DHS materials and training. Accurate death reporting supports families, legal processes, and public health data. By consolidating key tools and references, WCMEA helps reduce errors, improve turnaround times, and ensure consistent, compliant medicolegal documentation statewide.
