Divorce Records in Illinois
Whether divorce records are public in Illinois and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Vital Records, does not issue certified copies of divorce (dissolution of marriage) records; Illinois Department of Public Health, Dissolution of Marriage Records
| Divorce records | The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Vital Records, does not issue certified copies of divorce (dissolution of marriage) records; certified copies come from the circuit court clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. IDPH can verify the basic facts of a divorce from 1962 onward (names, dates of birth, date and city or county of the event) for $5, by mail, fax or in person; a verification is not a certified copy. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Illinois, and how do I get a copy?
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Vital Records, does not issue certified copies of divorce (dissolution of marriage) records; certified copies come from the circuit court clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. IDPH can verify the basic facts of a divorce from 1962 onward (names, dates of birth, date and city or county of the event) for $5, by mail, fax or in person; a verification is not a certified copy.
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