Birth Records – 1877 to current
Birth records may be obtained in the office of the County Clerk. Certified copies may only be obtained by the individual who is listed on the birth certificate if he is 18 years of age or older, by a parent named on the birth certificate, or by a legal representative unless otherwise authorized. All applicants must provide a valid Driver’s license or valid State ID. The cost for a certified birth certificate is $18.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy.
Death Records 1878 to current
Death records may be obtained in the office of the County Clerk. Certified copies may be obtained by any individual who has a personal or legal interest in the record of the deceased. All applicants must provide a valid Driver’s license or valid State ID. The cost for a certified death certificate is $22.00 for the first copy and $12.00 for each additional copy.
All Vital Records require proof of ID. If you do not have a valid State-issued ID see this link to see other valid forms of ID.
Marriage Records – 1817 to current
Marriage records may be obtained in the office of the County Clerk. The cost for a certified marriage certificate is $18.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy. To request a certified copy of a marriage license all applicants must provide a valid Driver’s license or valid State ID. Applicants must be the individuals (Bride/Groom) or a parent of the individuals listed on the record.
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Military Discharge
Download the Special Application for Search of Military Discharge Form (DD214)
All applicants must complete this form and meet the eligibility requirements of Public Act 93-0468. (55 ILCS 5/3-5015 [From Ch. 34, par. 3-5015])
All applicants must provide a valid Driver’s license or a valid State ID.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE DD 214
Genealogy Copies for Birth, Death, and Marriage
Births must be at least 75 years old
Deaths must be at least 25 years old
Marriages must be at least 50 years old
Genealogy copies are $2.00 each and can be requested using the link above to download the form to obtain vital records.
