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Death Certificate (certified) · Full copy of the original death certificate on file · $19 - first copy, $4 - each additional copy requested at the same time
Illinois · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · IDPH Vital Records Fee Schedule
Death records are not public records and are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest (“property right” is defined as something that it is owned, tangible such as a car title or a property deed) with the decedent.
A certified copy is suitable for legal purposes (e.g., to settle an estate, to claim a will or for insurance purposes) and the uncertified copy is for genealogical purposes.
Illinois · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · IDPH Death Records
Requests for vital records may be submitted to the IDPH Division of Vital Records via regular mail. Be advised that the processing time for requests is approximately 12 weeks from the time your paperwork is received.
Illinois · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · IDPH Death Records
On September 9, 2026, the Division of Vital Records' Springfield Office located at 925 East Ridgley Avenue will permanently close. The new office will open at 110 W Lawrence Avenue on September 14, 2026.
Illinois · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · IDPH Death Records
