The County Clerk maintains
Illinois law did not require birth or death records to be recorded until 1916.
For birth records from 1860-1915, check our birth index search before ordering.
The County Clerk maintains birth records from 1860 to present.
If you need a record from the Health Department, please complete separate requests.
The County Clerk maintains death records from 1878 to present.
If you need a record from the Health Department, please complete separate requests.