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| == Illinois Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online ==
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| 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.
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| | 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. |
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| *The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] allows all index databases on their website to be searched by name (free). | | *The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] allows all index databases on their website to be searched by name (free). |
| **You must click on a database from the list of results and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. | | **You must click on a database from the list of results and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. |
| **The database includes a few birth records and is strong for marriage and death information. | | **The database includes a few birth records and is strong for marriage and death information. |
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| == Researching Illinois Vital Records ==
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| It is usually best to start a vital records search using one of the online links listed above. Original records were officially recorded in the county (except for those recorded in Chicago). Links to county pages appear in the box at the end of this article. Statewide vital records are available at the following locations:<br>
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| :*The [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records] (birth and death records)
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| :*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/IRAD/ Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)]: IRAD is run by the Illinois State Archives to archive records from local governments in Illinois. There are seven depositories covering the state. Click [http://apps.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html here] to see what records are available for the county you are searching. Click [http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/irad/iradregn.html here] for a map to determine what depository to contact.
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| :*The Family History Library (FHL): See the {{FHL|376362|subject_id|disp=Illinois Vital Records}} topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|FamilySearch Centers]].
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| :*Learn how to order IL vital records at [http://www.genealogyinc.com/illinois/il-vital-records/ GenealogyInc] and [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Illinois.htm U.S. National Centers For Disease Control].
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| == Birth Records == | | == Birth Records == |