McDonough County, IL · McDonough County

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Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record

Use this application to request certified birth, marriage, civil union, or death records from the McDonough County Clerk.

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Issued by
City of McDonough County · McDonough County, McDonough County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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mcg.mcdonough.il.us
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What this form is

This application lets you request certified copies of birth, marriage, civil union, or death records from McDonough County. Complete the section for each record type requested, including the record details, number of copies, and your relationship or interest. The form includes a sworn or affirmed statement about the information provided and your relationship to the person named in the request.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a certified birth, marriage, civil union, or death record from McDonough County should complete the relevant section.

How to submit it

Mail the request to Gretchen DeJaynes, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a copy of signature ID, and a check payable to McDonough County Clerk.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a sworn or affirmed statement, but no notary block or notarized attachment is shown.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the application for a certified copy of a vital record.

  2. 2

    Complete the Relevant Section

    Enter the requested record details, number of copies, and your relationship or interest.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a copy of signature ID, and a check payable to McDonough County Clerk.

  4. 4

    Sign and Mail the Request

    Sign and date the application, then mail it to Gretchen DeJaynes, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this application?
The application has sections for certified birth, marriage, civil union, and death records. Complete the section or sections for the documents you are requesting.
What should I include with a mailed request?
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a copy of signature ID, and a check payable to McDonough County Clerk.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record?
No. The application has a sworn or affirmed statement, but no notary block or notarized attachment is shown; the applicant signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record?
Mail it to Gretchen DeJaynes, 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455, with the required envelope, ID copy, and check.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.