Official state forms
Illinois vital records forms
Applications issued by the Illinois vital records office, plus the forms of counties and cities that process requests locally. Every PDF is the current official version, checked against the source.
Last verified November 9, 2026
Statewide forms
| Form | Record | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Illinois Birth Certificate Application (Form VR 180)Form VR 180 · Form VR 180 is used to order a certified copy of an Illinois birth certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, or from the county clerk where the birth occurred. | Birth | |
Illinois Death Certificate ApplicationThe Application for Illinois Death Record is used to request a certified copy of an Illinois death certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records. | Death |
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