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If you were married in Illinois and need an official copy of your marriage record, you can start your application online in minutes. Simply fill out our short form with your marriage details.

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Illinois Marriage Certificate Application

You may need an Illinois marriage certificate to prove that you are married for legal, financial, immigration, insurance, or other official purposes.

In Illinois, certified marriage certificates are issued by the county clerk in the county where the marriage took place. You can request a certified copy by mail or in person, depending on the services that the county offers.

Starting your application online can make it easier to prepare the information you need before sending your request to the county.

Illinois Marriage Certificates vs. Marriage Verifications

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) doesn’t issue certified marriage certificates but can provide a marriage verification for unions registered from 1962 onwards.

A marriage verification confirms that a marriage appears in the state index and may include the names of the people who married, their dates of birth, the marriage date, and the city or county where the marriage took place.

However, a verification is not the same as a certified marriage certificate. If you need proof of marriage to file certain paperwork, check what type of document is accepted.

How to Get a Marriage Certificate in Illinois

To request a marriage certificate in Illinois, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the online application form: Provide the key details of the marriage.
  2. Prepare payment and any additional documents: Each county has its own requirements.
  3. Submit your request: Send your application or hand it in in person.

There is no statewide mailing address for certified Illinois marriage certificates because each county handles its own records. You should submit your application to the county clerk where the marriage was registered originally.

If you’re requesting an IDPH marriage verification instead, you must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID. You can mail your request to:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

Who Can Request an Illinois Marriage Certificate?

There’s no statewide eligibility rule for copies of marriage certificates in Illinois. Each county clerk sets its own requirements, so the rules may depend on where the marriage took place.

Before you apply for a marriage certificate copy, check whether the county requires ID, proof of eligibility, or other documents.

For IDPH marriage verifications, you must provide a readable, unexpired government-issued photo ID.

Illinois Marriage Certificate Cost

There is no single statewide fee for certified marriage certificate copies, as they’re issued by individual county clerks. Local office fees vary but typically average around $14 per certified copy.

The exact cost depends on the county clerk that holds the marriage record. Fees for extra copies can also vary.

An IDPH marriage verification costs $5 per copy. If you order more than one copy of the same verification at the same time, each additional copy also costs $5.

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