• Birth Records

    Birth records are not public records in Illinois and very few people are entitled to receive copies of them.

  • Adoption

    Illinois is a closed state regarding adoptions. Once an adoption is completed, a sealed file is created.

  • Death Records

    Death records are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest with the decedent.

  • Genealogy

    Uncertified copies of birth certificates (older than 75 years) and death certificates (older than 20 years) are available for genealogical purposes

  • Marriage Records

    Marriage records are available in the county clerk’s office in the county where the marriage occurred. A verification can be obtained here.

  • Civil Union Records

    Civil union records are available in the county clerk’s office in the county where the civil union occurred. A verification can be obtained here.

  • Dissolution of Marriage Records

    Records are available in the circuit court clerk’s office in the county where the dissolution was granted. A verification can be obtained here.

  • Dissolution of Civil Union Records

    Records are available in the circuit court clerk’s office in the county where the dissolution was granted. A verification can be obtained here.

  • Archivos De Nacimientos, Defunciones, Y Otros Eventos

    Visit the Spanish language version of the IDPH Vital Records website.