Order Vital Records

DuPage County Vital Records
The DuPage County Clerk's Office issues certified copies of DuPage County birth certificates, DuPage County death certificates, and DuPage County marriage certificates.

You may order copies of DuPage County vital records securely through VitalChek. Orders placed on VitalChek can also be processed on an expedited basis for an additional shipping fee.

• Birth Certificates
  $14.00 for the first certified copy and $2.00 for each additional copy, when ordered at the same time.
• Death Certificates
  $18.00 for the first certified copy and $6.00 for each additional copy, when ordered at the same time.
• Marriage Certificates
  $14.00 for the first certified copy and $2.00 for each additional copy, when ordered at the same time.

NOTE: There is a $10.00 service fee to order certificates/records through VitalChek. The fee is not charged nor collected by the DuPage County Clerk's office. Expedited shipping fees are collected through UPS.

Our office holds birth certificates of individuals born in DuPage County, Illinois. For birth certificates of individuals not born in DuPage County, please contact either the county of birth or the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records at (217) 782-6553 or (312) 814-2793. Please note: By law, the County Clerk's Office CANNOT make corrections to a birth record. Please contact the Illinois Department of Public Health - Vital Records Department for corrections.

Copies of Birth Certificates:

Who May Obtain a Birth Certificate?

• An individual if 18 years of age or older, born in DuPage County, can obtain a certified copy of their own birth certificate.
• A parent (listed on the certificate) of the child whose certificate is being requested.
• A legal guardian with certified court documentation proving verification of guardianship.
• A legal representative, such as an attorney acting on behalf of the person named on the birth certificate (legal representatives must have valid, authorized documentation and provide ID).
• An agent authorized by court ordered power of attorney. (Agent must present valid photo identification and provide certified court documentation.)

Under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act) only specific individuals have legal access to birth, death, or marriage certificates. The DuPage County Clerk's Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To do otherwise is a violation of Illinois Law. Vital records are not considered public information and are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

All requests, whether they are made in person, by mail, or online, must be accompanied by the Current and Valid Identification* of the requestor, or the request will not be fulfilled. Please see below for a list of examples of current and valid identification.

Fee Waiver for Homeless Individuals and/or Other Qualifying Individuals:
By law, homeless individuals (and other individuals in qualifying circumstances) in born in DuPage County, Illinois are entitled to request a free certified copy of their birth record. The individual’s homeless status must be verified by a human services agency, legal services agency, or another similar agency. Case Workers working with victims of domestic abuse/violence, DCFS representatives, and other agencies can apply for individuals who qualify for no-charge birth records.
Complete the Application for Certification of Birth Record (No Charge based on Qualifying Factors)

How to Obtain a Birth Certificate:

• In-Person
  • Come to the DuPage County Clerk's Office:
    421 N. County Farm Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
    Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Please complete a birth record request prior to coming to the office.
  • For your convenience, you can process online requests for birth certificates through an independent company that the DuPage County Clerk has partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee of $10.00 is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
  • Place an order directly with VitalChek
  • Download Birth Certificate Request Form (PDF)
  • Fill out the application and mail it along with a photocopy of a current and valid acceptable form of identification and a check, or money order, made payable to the DuPage County Clerk.
  • Mail orders can be sent to:
    Jean Kaczmarek
    DuPage County Clerk
    P.O. Box 1028
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Please note: We cannot process orders for vital records over the phone, and no personal information can be given over the phone regarding vital records.

  What are the Fees for a Birth Certificate?

  The fee is $14 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

  What are the Acceptable Forms of Current and Valid Identification?

  • Illinois Drivers License
  • Illinois State Identification Card
  • U.S. Military Identification Card
  • Selective Service Card
  • Out-of-State Drivers License
  • U.S. Naturalization Certificate
  • U.S. Immigration Card
  • U.S. Passport

  If you do not have any of these forms of identification, please contact our office by calling (630) 407-5500 for more information.

  What About Genealogical Research?

  Birth records had to occur 75 years ago or earlier to be classified as genealogy records. The application process is the same as above, however, the fee is $1 per record. Genealogical records are not certified, but stamped "For Genealogical Purposes Only."

  Helpful Genealogy Resources:

  • Illinois Department of Public Health Genealogy
  • Illinois Secretary of State Genealogy
  • Illinois State Genealogical Society
  • The USGenWeb project

  Copies of Civil Union Certificates

  Who May Obtain a Copy of a Civil Union Certificate?

  Civil Union Certificates are open to the public.

  How to Obtain A Civil Union Certificate:

  IN-PERSON:

  Come into the DuPage County Clerk's Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and fill out an application.

  ON LINE:

  For your convenience, you can process online requests for civil union certificates through an independent company that the DuPage County Clerk has partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee of $10.00 is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

  BY MAIL:

  • Download Certification of Civil Union Application (PDF)

  Fill out the application and mail it with a check or money order made payable to the DuPage County Clerk to:

  Jean Kaczmarek
  DuPage County Clerk
  P.O. Box 1028
  Wheaton, IL 60187

  What are the Fees for a Civil Union Certificates?

  The fee is $14 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

  Copies of Death Certificates:

  DuPage County can provide certified death records for deceased individuals if the death occurred in DuPage County.

  Death records for deaths occurring anywhere in Illinois can be requested through the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records.

  Who May Obtain a Death Certificate?

  You can obtain a certified copy of a death certificate if you are a direct relative or an individual who can prove a financial interest. Examples include:

  • Immediate relatives of the deceased individual, including a spouse, parent, child, or sibling.
  • The informant listed on the death certificate.
  • The executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate; requesting individual must provide authorized documentation of their court ordered appointment as executor or administrator.
  • An individual who has a personal or property right interest in the certificate and can supply documentation demonstrating the need for the record from a requesting agency.

  Under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act) only specific individuals have legal access to birth, death, or marriage certificates. The DuPage County Clerk’s Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To do otherwise is a violation of Illinois Law.

  Vital records are not considered public information and are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

  How to Obtain a DuPage County Death Certificate:

  IN-PERSON:

  Come in to the DuPage County Clerk's Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

  Please complete a request form prior to coming to the office. The record request form is located here: Death Certificate Application (PDF)

  ON LINE:

  For your convenience, you can process online requests for death certificates through an independent company that the DuPage County Clerk has partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee of $10.00 is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

  BY MAIL:

  • Download Death Record Request Form (PDF)

  Fill out the application and mail it along with a photocopy of a current and valid acceptable form of identification and a check or money order made payable to the DuPage County Clerk to:

  Jean Kaczmarek
  DuPage County Clerk
  P.O. Box 1028
  Wheaton, IL 60187

  What are the Fees for a Death Certificate?

  The fee is $18 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

  What are the Acceptable Forms of Current and Valid Identification?

  • Illinois Drivers License
  • Illinois State Identification Card
  • U.S. Military Identification Card
  • Selective Service Card
  • Out-of-State Drivers License
  • U.S. Naturalization Certificate
  • U.S. Immigration Card
  • U.S. Passport

  What About Genealogical Research?

  Death records had to occur 75 years ago or earlier to be classified as genealogy records. The application is the same and the fee is $5 per record. Genealogical records are not certified, but are stamped "For Genealogical Purposes Only."

  Helpful Genealogy Resources:

  • Illinois Department of Public Health Genealogy
  • Illinois Secretary of State Genealogy
  • Illinois State Genealogical Society
  • The USGenWeb project

  Copies of Marriage Certificates

  Who May Obtain a Copy of a Marriage Certificate?

  Marriage certificates are open to the public, however a request must be submitted. The marriage record request form is located here: Marriage Certificate Request Form

  How to Obtain a Marriage Certificate:

  IN-PERSON:

  To obtain a certified copy of a DuPage County marriage certificate right away, please come to the DuPage County Clerk's Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

  Please complete a request form prior to coming to the office. The marriage record request form is located here: Marriage Certificate Request Form

  ON LINE:

  For your convenience, you can process online requests for marriage certificates through an independent company that the DuPage County Clerk has partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee of $10.00 is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

  BY MAIL:

  To obtain a certified copy of a DuPage County marriage certificate via mail, print and complete the request form below, and submit it with a check or money order, payable to the DuPage County Clerk to the office address: DuPage County Clerk, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

  Please note: We do not process any orders for Vital Records over the phone.

  What are the Fees for a Marriage Certificate?

  The fee is $14 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

  What about Genealogical Research?

  Marriage records had to occur 75 years ago or earlier to be classified as genealogy records. The application is the same and the fee is $1 per record. Genealogical records are not certified, but are stamped "For Genealogical Purposes Only."

  Helpful Genealogy Resources:

  • Illinois Department of Public Health Genealogy
  • Illinois Secretary of State Genealogy
  • Illinois State Genealogical Society
  • The USGenWeb project

  

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