Illinois death records

This page provides you with quick reference information on where to obtain vital records about you and your family. Especially for those people who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the mailing address for the government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held in each state. Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
605 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62702-5097

phone:  (217)-782-6553

State office has records since January 1916 for birth and deaths, and marriage and divorce indexes from 1962.  For earlier records and for copies of State records since January 1916, write to County Clerk in county where event occurred (county fees vary).