ILLINOIS DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS
605 WEST JEFFERSON STREET
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-5097

Information:
Fax:

(Automated) 217.782.6553
217.523.2648

Available Certificates

ILLINOIS VITAL RECORDS
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Vital Records (Illinois Vital Records) issues certified copies of Illinois birth certificates and Illinois death certificates for events which occurred within the State of Illinois. You may order copies of Illinois vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

ILLINOIS BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Illinois Vital Records issues certified copies of Illinois birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, school registration, personal identification purposes and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copes of Illinois birth certificates for yourself, your spouse and your child. If you are the certificate holder's legal guardian or legal representative, you must submit written evidence of guardianship or legal representation.

ILLINOIS DEATH CERTIFICATES
Illinois Vital Records issues certified copies of Illinois death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Illinois death certificates are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest with the decedent. If you are not a relative of the deceased person, a letter or document from the office or agency that needs the death certificate must accompany the request.

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BIRTH LONG
A certified photocopy of the original record with the embossed Seal of Illinois. This certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies as legal proof of birth and citizenship. It can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of Illinois from 1916 to present.

First Copy: 15.00   Additional Copies: 2.00

BIRTH SHORT
A certified abstract showing child's name, birth date, sex, county of birth, certificate number and file date. Depending on the year of birth, it may also list the parents' names. It can typically be used as proof of identity, but cannot be used to obtain a passport if the parents' names are not listed. The Birth Certificate - Short is available for events that occurred within the State of Illinois from 1916 to present.

First Copy: 10.00   Additional Copies: 2.00

DEATH LONG
A certified copy that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Illinois from 1916 to present.

First Copy: 17.00   Additional Copies: 2.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 217.523.2648.

Birth Long Certificate Fax Application

Birth Short Certificate Fax Application

Death Long Certificate Fax Application

Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.