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''[[User:Batsondl/Sandbox Strategy 1|How to Find United States Birth Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Illinois Births''''' | ''[[User:Batsondl/Sandbox Strategy 1|How to Find United States Birth Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Illinois Births''''' | ||
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Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Illinois with general compliance by 1926. | Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Illinois with general compliance by 1926. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br> | :<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records#Births_before_1877|Births before 1877]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records#Births_betwee_1877_to_1916|Births from 1855 thru 1937]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records#Births_from_1916|Births from 1916]]'''</span><span style="font-size:120%" /> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span> | ||
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== '''Births before | == '''Births before 1877''' == | ||
Before 1855, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | Before 1855, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | ||
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:[[ | :[[Illinois Birth, Marriage and Death Records#Death_Records|Death Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Illinois Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Illinois Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
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:[[ | :[[Illinois Church Records|Church Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Illinois Census|Census]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Illinois Military Records|Military Records]] | ||
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== '''Births | == '''Births between 1877 and 1916''' == | ||
Records dating from 1855 are available for a few counties. In July 1909, counties began sending birth records to the state for registration. | Records dating from 1855 are available for a few counties. In July 1909, counties began sending birth records to the state for registration. | ||
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== '''Births | == '''Births after 1916''' == | ||
"As-is" birth certificates 1950-1989 can be purchased from most [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state County Health Deparments]. These certificates may be less expensive than state copies. In many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. These are not certified certificates and include limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respective websites linked in the table below for fee information. | "As-is" birth certificates 1950-1989 can be purchased from most [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/fees/index.php?pg=state County Health Deparments]. These certificates may be less expensive than state copies. In many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. These are not certified certificates and include limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respective websites linked in the table below for fee information. | ||
Certified certificates 1938-1989 are available for a fee from the [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/birth-certificate/ Arizona Department of Health] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/ | Certified certificates 1938-1989 are available for a fee from the [http://www.azdhs.gov/vital-records/birth-certificate/ Arizona Department of Health] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/illinois /arizona-vital-records VitalChek] | ||
See restrictions below to find if you "qualify" to order a certificate. You must have full name, exact date and place of the birth to order from the state Department of Health.<br> | See restrictions below to find if you "qualify" to order a certificate. You must have full name, exact date and place of the birth to order from the state Department of Health.<br> | ||
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'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br> | '''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Births after 1990''' == | == '''Births after 1990''' == | ||
Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in | Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Illinois after 1990, at any County Health Department, but ''not'' at the State Health Department. | ||
==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
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'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br> | '''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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Revision as of 12:59, 19 June 2013
How to Find United States Birth Records 
Illinois Births
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Statewide registration of births began in 1909 in Illinois with general compliance by 1926.
Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Births before 1877[edit | edit source]
Before 1855, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.
| Records that give birth information: | ||
Births between 1877 and 1916[edit | edit source]
Records dating from 1855 are available for a few counties. In July 1909, counties began sending birth records to the state for registration.
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for birth information in other records.
For births that exist during this time period, try the following database:
| Illinois Birth Database - Includes Index and Images | ||||
| Arizona Births, 1855-1937 | Free | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the index? | Tips for searching indexes | |||
| No birth record for your ancestor? | Other records with birth information | |||
Births after 1916[edit | edit source]
"As-is" birth certificates 1950-1989 can be purchased from most County Health Deparments. These certificates may be less expensive than state copies. In many counties you may purchase these certificates in person and obtain them the same day. These are not certified certificates and include limited information such as name, date of birth and parents' names. Fees vary between the different County and State Health Departments. Consult the respective websites linked in the table below for fee information.
Certified certificates 1938-1989 are available for a fee from the Arizona Department of Health or /arizona-vital-records VitalChek
See restrictions below to find if you "qualify" to order a certificate. You must have full name, exact date and place of the birth to order from the state Department of Health.
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
| To Order Birth Certificates | |||||
| From County Health Dept | From AZ Dept. of Health State office | ||||
| Pros | Cons | Cons | Cons | Pros | Pros |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | A few counties do not offer certificate retrieval services | Dates limited to 1950-1989 | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | Offers a "complete" birth certificate copy | Includes certificates 1938-1990 |
Restrictions to qualify for certificates for persons born within the last 75 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be:
- The person on the certificate
- The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
- The spouse of the person on the certificate
- The child of the person on the certificate
- The sibling of the person on the certificate
- The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
- Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
- NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 75 years have passed from the date of the birth.
If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.
Births after 1990[edit | edit source]
Only immediate family members and selected others may obtain certified copies of birth records created less than 75 years ago. You may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a birth that occurred in Illinois after 1990, at any County Health Department, but not at the State Health Department.
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
If you qualify to request a certificate you must have full name, exact date and place of the birth. You can then order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from any County Health Department. This is considered a complete certificate, with all available information.
Restrictions to qualify for certificates for persons born within the last 75 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 75 years, you must be:
- The person on the certificate
- The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
- The spouse of the person on the certificate
- The child of the person on the certificate
- The sibling of the person on the certificate
- The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
- Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
- NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 75 years have passed from the date of the birth.
If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.