Illinois Death Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The 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.
Who can use this form
- Immediate family members, such as a spouse, parent, adult child or sibling
- The executor of the estate or a legal representative
- Anyone with a personal or property right interest in the record
- Non-relatives with a letter from the agency that requires the certificate
What to send with it
- The completed application
- A copy of a valid photo ID, or supporting proof of your name and address
- A check or money order payable to the Illinois Department of Public Health
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 110 W. Lawrence Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62704-2610
- State fee
- Not provided
- Typical processing
- About 12 weeks by mail
- Source
- Official government page