Marshall County, IL · Marshall County

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Application for Vital Records Search

Marshall County residents and eligible representatives use this application to request a search and copy of a birth, marriage, civil union, or death record.

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City of Marshall County · Marshall County, Marshall County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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marshallcountyillinois.gov
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What this form is

This application lets an eligible person request a search for a birth, marriage, civil union, or death record from the Marshall County Clerk. It asks for the applicant’s contact information and details about the record, including names and dates, the number of copies, and the intended use for a death record. The form lists search and copy fees and states that photo identification with a signature is required.

Who needs it

A person seeking their own record, or an eligible parent, guardian, legal representative, or other listed requester, can use this application.

How to submit it

Send the application to the Marshall County Clerk & Recorder, 122 N. Prairie St., PO Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540-0328. Include photo ID with a signature and payment by cash, check, cashier check, or money order payable to Marshall County Clerk.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant certifies eligibility and dates the form, with no notarized attachment or related step listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Marshall County Application for Vital Records Search.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter your contact information, record details, number of copies, and any other information requested for the record type.

  3. 3

    Gather Identification and Payment

    Include photo ID with a signature and payment by cash, check, cashier check, or money order payable to Marshall County Clerk.

  4. 4

    Send It to the County Clerk

    Send the completed application and required items to the Marshall County Clerk & Recorder at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vital Records Search Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant certifies eligibility and dates the form. It lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Vital Records Search Application?
Send it to the Marshall County Clerk & Recorder at 122 N. Prairie St., PO Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540-0328. Include signed photo ID and payment in an accepted form.
What record details does the application ask for?
It requests information that varies by record type, such as names, dates, place of marriage or civil union, number of copies, and intended use for a death record.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Vital Records Search doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.