Illinois Vital Records

To understand what is needed before you apply for a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is good to know some helpful information about the requirements, processing times, and other information required by the Illinois Health Department of Public Health.

You can expect to receive your vital records from the Illinois Department Of Public Health in 4 to 6 weeks.

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Illinois Birth Certificate Requirements
• Illinois Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Illinois Death Certificate Requirements

When you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service. The state of Illinois will charge a $15.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth certificate; additional copies to your order will cost $2.00. Marriage certificate fees may range from $5.00 to $25.00. Additional copies to your marriage certificate order may also vary in price according to the county you are ordering, from $5.00 to $13.00, $19.00 for each death certificate, and $4.00 for each additional copy.

There are limitations to who can request vital records from the state of Illinois Department of Public Health. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their behalf. But the requester can also be part of the immediate family, some distant family member, the legal guardian, or the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two options to order vital records in Illinois. The first and the most straightforward way is through Vital Records Online. You will be able to start your application process online, and then you will receive your birth certificate or the other vital records by mail.

The second option is going in person to the vital records office in the location where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming due to the long lines and paperwork.