Death Records
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 …
Illinois Death Certificates Database, 1916–1972
More information about how to obtain copies of death certificates after 1915. More information about how to obtain copies of death certificates before 1916.
Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1972
Contacting the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, by mail, fax, in-person or online. Contacting the County Clerk’s office where the death occurred.
Online Illinois Death Indexes, Records & Obituaries
A list of online Illinois death records indexes, full state and by county, including obituaries and cemeteries.
Illinois Statewide Death Index Pre-1916
The pre-1916 Illinois death index is an ongoing project coordinated by the Illinois State Archives. The sources for this index include original county clerks' death records, such as death registers and …
Illinois Online Birth, Marriage, Death Records • FamilySearch
Nov 24, 2025 · Illinois birth, marriage and death records are available online through a variety of state and local libraries, archives, and societies and through genealogy websites, such as …
Free Online Illinois Death Records and Indexes
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Illinois Death Records Search – PublicOffices.org
Lookup Illinois Death Records for free through official agencies. Unlock access to Illinois Death Records with PublicOffices.org.