Mendota, IL · LaSalle County
Application for Search of Death Record Files
Eligible individuals use this application to request certified or genealogical copies of a death record from the City of Mendota.
What this form is
This application lets eligible individuals request certified or genealogical copies of death records from the City of Mendota. It asks for the deceased person’s identifying details, the applicant’s relationship and intended use, the number and type of copies requested, and payment. Applicants must include proof of eligibility and acceptable identification; genealogical requests are for records more than 20 years old.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a death record copy from the City of Mendota must complete the application and provide proof of eligibility and identification.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form, proper fee by check or money order payable to The City of Mendota, and a legible copy of acceptable photo ID to City of Mendota, 800 Washington Street, Post Box 710, Mendota, Illinois 61342. Do not send cash.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; an agent relying on expressed authorization must provide notarized authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Mendota application for search of death record files.
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Complete The Application
Enter the deceased person’s information, your relationship and intended use, and the type and number of copies requested.
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Gather Required Documents
Include proof of eligibility and a legible copy of acceptable identification.
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Mail Your Request
Mail the form, proper fee by check or money order, and ID copy to the address printed on the form. Do not send cash.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Mendota death record application?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. However, an agent relying on expressed authorization must provide notarized authorization.
- How do I submit the Mendota death record application?
- Mail the completed form, proper fee by check or money order, and a legible copy of acceptable photo ID to the City of Mendota at 800 Washington Street, Post Box 710, Mendota, Illinois 61342. Do not send cash.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for details about the deceased, the applicant’s relationship to the deceased and intended use, the type and number of copies requested, and where to mail the records.
- What proof and identification should I include?
- Include proof of eligibility and a legible copy of non-expired government-issued photo ID. If your ID is expired or unavailable, the form describes submitting two pieces of documentation with your name, including one with your current address.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Search of Death Record Files doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.