How Do I Apply to The Registry?

There are two ways to submit your application to The Registry.
Please note the rate change as of 1/1/2007



1) On-line application options (reduced rate)	2) Mail in application options
$27.00 standard $22.00 1-year renewal	$42.00 standard $32.00 1-year renewal $100.00 enhanced application (mail in only)
Before submitting your application please view our Application Check List See Registry application (download below) for more information on application types.

Apply On Line

To apply to The Registry at a reduced rate you can fill out your application on-line. After you have submitted your application, send in your payment and all necessary documentation to the Registry office.

Our on-line web application is available.
In order to utilize our discounted prices, please apply on-line.

Down Load Application

Unable to apply online? Applications sent through the mail will be processed at a higher cost than the on-line application. To apply to the Registry by mail, download the application and send with your payment and all necessary documentation to the Registry office

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your machine to be able to view and print the application.
Click here to get the free download .

Request any number of free applications mailed to you

The Registry
2517 Seiferth Road
Madison, WI 53716
Email: registry@the-registry.org
Fax: (608) 222-9779

For Milwaukee County
Certified Child Care Providers
Milwaukee County is no longer paying for your Registry application.

APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Help avoid processing delays. Before you send your materials to The Registry be sure you have included:

q Verification of Entry Level courses Include documentation of training which qualifies you for your position

q Copy of Official transcript(s) from institute(s) of higher education (if applicable)
This MUST be an official transcript. Transcripts printed from the Internet are not acceptable.

q Verification of degree completion (if applicable.)
Send diploma, transcript or document copy with degree and completion date

q Registry verification labels Send only original labels. Copies will not be accepted (not all training is verified using labels).

q Continuing Education Form If you are documenting training using a continuing education form, the form must be signed by director or presenter of training. Unsigned education training forms will not be accepted

q Payment Check or money order made payable to The Registry. If you are a certified or family child care provider from Milwaukee County do not send any payment.

q High school graduation or GED date in the Personal Information section

q Identification Number Either your Social Security number or Registry Identification number in the Personnel Information section

q Start Date Write in date you began your current position on Position Information section

q Signature You must sign the back page of application (application will not be processed without it)

You will be contacted if The Registry is unable to issue a certificate due to missing information.
If your Registry application is complete you should receive your certificate within 6-8 weeks.

The Registry
2517 Seiferth Road
Madison, WI 53716
Email: registry@the-registry.org
Fax: (608) 222-9779