Child's Name

• The name of the child appears at the top of the Wisconsin birth certificate. This identifies to whom the certificate belongs. The information contained on the certificate further identifies the date, time and place of birth for the child.
  
  

Mother's Name

• The mother's names appear on the birth certificate from Wisconsin. It lists her current legal name and also her maiden or former name. The mother's date and place of birth also accompanies her name.
  
  

Father's Name

• The father's name appears on the birth certificate. His full legal name is displayed. The father's date and place of birth also accompanies his name.
  
  

Certifier's Name

• The certifier, doctor or other authorized person signs the Wisconsin birth certificate indicating all the information provided is true and correct. This name is required so the birth certificate can be officially recorded. After it is recorded, parents can obtain official copies for their child.