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Illinois Death Certificate Application

To get a copy of an IL death certificate, you need to apply to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Division of Vital Records. First, complete an online form and then send off your application by mail. 

Once your request has been received and processed, you’ll receive your copy of the death record at your home address. Alternatively, you can visit the specific county clerk’s office where the death was registered to apply in person.

If you’re managing a loved one’s affairs or estate after their passing, it only takes a few minutes to complete our form to get a copy online. It’s the most convenient way to get an official document that’s accepted by banks, financial institutions and insurance companies. Apply for a Death Certificate now

How to Get an Illinois Death Certificate

To order a copy of a certified death certificate in Illinois, follow these steps to prepare your application pack:

  1. Complete the digital application form.
  2. Make a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID.
  3. Prepare payment via check or money order for the required fees.

An ID is required when requesting a death certificate in Illinois. Include a photocopy of both sides of your driver’s license or State ID card. You can also use the photo page of your passport. 

Mail your completed PDF form, ID, and fee payment to:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

You can also apply in person at the county clerk’s office where the death occurred. Many counties can issue certified copies on the same day if the record is already available.

Who Can Request an Illinois Death Certificate?

Illinois law restricts who can request a certified copy of a death record. Only individuals with a personal or property right interest can get an official copy, including:

  • Spouse or ex-spouse

  • Parent, or stepparent

  • Child, or stepchild

  • Sibling or half-sibling

  • Grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild

  • Legal representatives or executors of the estate

  • Person or entity that has proof of a direct financial interest

  • Government agencies conducting official business

Types of Illinois Death Certificates

The State of Illinois maintains death records from January 1, 1916, onward. Three different types of death record copies are available: 

  • Certified copies: Available to eligible family members and legal representatives only

  • Uncertified copies: Only issued after 20 years, available to anyone

  • Abstract records: Used by government and official agencies only

Certified copies are the most complete type of IL death certificate. They include all the deceased person’s details, including medical information and their cause of death. This type of document can be used for legal purposes, and has an official seal. 

Uncertified copies are also sometimes called genealogical death records. They’re used for personal research or record keeping, for example, family history projects. They contain basic information but cannot be used for legal or official purposes.

Abstract records, sometimes called verification documents, are only available for official use. They’re used by government offices and state agencies to formally confirm a person’s death. Family members cannot request this type of record or use it in legal processes.

Illinois Death Certificate Cost

Families often need several copies of a certified death record when managing a loved one’s affairs. This might be for financial admin, settling estates, or filing insurance claims. 

The Illinois Department of Public Health charges $19 for the first certified copy of a death certificate. The cost for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time is $4. The fee is $10 for the first uncertified copy and $2 for each additional copy. 

If you’re applying in person, fees at county clerk offices may vary slightly. Call the office ahead of time to get details on their prices and approved payment methods.

Illinois Death Certificate Processing Times

Processing times for death certificates in Illinois vary depending on how you apply:

  • By mail: Standard processing typically takes about 12+ weeks after the application is received.

  • In person: Many county clerks can issue certified copies the same day, provided the record is available.

How long it takes to get your certificate can also depend on demand. If you need your record copy urgently, visiting a County Clerk's Office may be the fastest option.

Illinois Vital Records Offices

To get a copy of a death certificate in Illinois in person, visit the county clerk’s office where the death occurred. Here’s a list of IL county vital records offices:

Illinois Vital Records Offices
  • Illinois Dept. Of Public Health

    Division Of Vital Records, 925 E Ridgely Avenue
    Springfield, IL 62702-5097

  • Champaign County Clerk

    1776 E. Washington
    Urbana, IL 61802

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    Cook County Biulding
    118 N. Clark, Room 120
    Chicago, IL 60602

  • Cook County Clerk

    Cook County Biulding
    118 N. Clark, Room 120
    Chicago, IL 60602

  • DuPage County Clerk

    421 N. County Farm Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187

  • Kane County Clerk (Main)

    719 S. Batavia Avenue
    Geneva, IL 60134

  • Kane County Clerk (Aurora)

    5 E. Downer Pl., Suite F
    Aurora, IL 60505​

  • Lake County Clerk

    County Court House, 18 North County Street
    Waukegan, IL 60085

  • Madison County Clerk 157

    North Main Street, Rm # 109
    Edwardsville, IL 62025

  • McHenry County Clerk

    2200 North Seminary Ave
    Woodstock, IL 60098

  • St. Clair County Clerk

    10 Public Square
    Belleville, IL 62220

  • Will County Clerk

    302 North Chicago Street
    Joliet, IL 60432

  • Winnebago County Clerk

    555 North Court Street - First Floor,
    Rockford, IL 61103

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