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      Illinois State Vital Records Office Information

        Illinois Dept. of Public Health
        Division of Vital Records
        605 W. Jefferson St.
        Springfield, IL 62702-5097
        (217) 782-6553
        Fax: (217) 523-2648
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      • If your request is mailed via regular US Mail the turn around rate is 3 Weeks.
      • If your request is sent via a speedy service (eg: Overnight, second day etc) then it is processed immediately and requested document is sent to you within 2 business days.
        The fee for a search of the State files is $15.00. If the record is found, one certification is issued at no additional charge.

        Illinois State Archives

          Margaret Cross Norton Building
          Capitol Complex
          Springfield, IL 62756
          (217) 782-4682

        Many county records are located at the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD).

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        Record Cost Dates Ordering
        Birth$15.00 (long)
        $10.00 (short)
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        Death$17.00 (long)
        $10.00 (uncertified)
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      • Marriage$5.00since Jan 1962Mail Order
        For verification, make money order, certified check or personal check payable to Illinois Department of Public Health. For certified copies, write to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was obtained. Fees vary.

        Divorce$5.00since Jan 1962Mail Order
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      Index to Illinois County Vital Records Offices

        Some county offices carry vital records, others do not. Many have different offices for handling specific types of vital records and holdings may vary. Use the addresses and phone numbers listed for each county as a starting point. I recommend that you call or write the county offices to check your best option for getting the information you need.

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