Notice from immigration authority/agency a death certificate is required NOTICE: 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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records offers 2 types of copies of death certificates. 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.
Death records were recorded in the county where the death occurred and not necessarily in the county where the deceased resided. If your search does not find a death record in the county where you expected it to occur, try selecting STATEWIDE in the location option box.
Death Certificates. The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Under state law, you may legally obtain a copy of a death certificate if you are a relative or can prove a financial interest in an individual's death.
Birth, Death, Other 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. You will not receive an update from IDPH during the processing time.
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Feb 3, 2023 · The Illinois State Genealogical Society has established a service to assist members and researchers who do not have easy access to the Illinois State Archives to obtain death certificate copies. They will retrieve the death certificate from the Archives and mail it to you for a fee.