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[[Image:Vital Records Collage.JPG|thumb|left]] The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Illinois Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Illinois Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index.  

[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Illinois_Births_and_Christenings_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Illinios Birth and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]  

Delayed registrations of births can be located in the county where the birth occurred or the county of residence in the state when the individual applied for the delayed birth record. Some delayed birth records can also be found at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] depositories and the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library (FHL)]].  

[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Illinois,_Cook_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Illinois, Cook County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]  

:*[http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html ''Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900''], [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] - Free. Provides groom, bride, date and county as well as information for contacting the county for a copy of the record.  

:*[http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathinfo.htm Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)]'''. '''Orders can be made [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_online.htm online], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_mail.htm by mail], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_fax.htm by fax], or [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_person.htm in person]. Requirements for ordering from the IDPH include: decedent's full name, date of death, city and county where death occurred (if known), your relationship to the decedent, reasons for requesting record and a legible/readable copy of your valid photo identification card. A genealogical copy is less expensive than a certified copy. Notice that the "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935.  

*[http://www.deathindexes.com/illinois/index.html Illinois Death Records and Indexes] (deathindexes.com)

The actual records before and after 1962 are available in the county where the divorce occurred. Contact the county clerk of the circuit court for certified copies of dissolution of marriage records. Click here for a list of the [http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitCourtJudges/CCC_County.asp circuit court clerks]. For a fee, the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/dissolution_marriageinfo.htm Division of Vital Records] can verify the dissolution of marriages after 1961 if the husband's last name is known. Some divorce records are also available from the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] and the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library]].  

As of 11 November 2011, Illinois adoptees born before 1946 now have immediate access to their birth certificates. Those born after 1 Jan 1946 and who are twenty-one or older may file a request to see their birth certificates. Parents of children born after 1946 must file a form if they want to keep their names confidential. If no form is filed, it is assumed that the parents will allow their names to remain on the certificate. For more information, go to the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/vital/non_certified.htm Illinois Department of Public Health website]. <br>  

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*German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth and Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent.  

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