How do I obtain a certified copy of an Illinois birth certificate? The Illinois Division of Vital Records is one of the agencies that can provide copies of Illinois
birth certificates. Since birth certificates are not public records, the birth certificate must be for
you, your child, or a child for whom you are the legal guardian.
There are several different methods of obtaining a birth certificate, depending
on how much you want to spend, what purpose it will serve, and how fast you
need it. Visit their web page on birth
certificates at http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm for complete
details. You may also call the Division of Vital Records at 217-782-6553 for
more information.
How do I obtain a certified copy of an Illinois death record? The Illinois Division of Vital Records is one of the agencies that can provide copies of Illinois
death certificates. Since death certificates are not public records, the death certificate must be for
someone who has a personal or property right interest with the decedent.
There are several ways to get a death certificate, depending on how much you
want to spend, what purpose it will serve, and how fast you need it. Visit
their web page on death certificates at
http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm for complete details. You
may also call the
Division of Vital Records at 217-782-6553 for more information.
How do I obtain a certified copy of an Illinois divorce record? The Illinois Division of Vital Records does not issue copies of divorce records. Certified divorce
records are available at the county clerk's office in the county where the divorce took place.
For a $5 fee, the Division of Vital Records can verify the facts of the divorce. Send the name of
both parties, the approximate date of the divorce, and the county where it occurred, along with
the $5 fee to the Division of Vital Records, 605 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62702-5097.
You may also call the Division of Vital Records at 217-782-6553 for more information.
How do I obtain a certified copy of an Illinois marriage record? The Illinois Division of Vital Records does not issue copies of marriage records. Certified
marriage records are available at the county clerk's office in the county where the marriage took
place.
For a $5 fee, the Division of Vital Records can verify the facts of the marriage. Send the name of
both parties, date of the marriage, and the county where it occurred, along with the $5 fee to the
Division of Vital Records, 605 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62702-5097. You may also
call the Division of Vital Records at 217-782-6553 for more information.
