Montgomery County, IL · Montgomery County
Request for Vital Records
This form lets eligible adults request birth, death, marriage, or civil union records from the Montgomery County Clerk/Recorder.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Montgomery County · Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- montgomerycountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this form to request certified copies of birth, death, marriage, or civil union records from the Montgomery County Clerk/Recorder. The form asks for the applicant’s contact information, signature, and details about the record and relationship to the person or couple. Applicants must be 18 or older, and photo ID is required for all records; fees vary by record type and number of copies.
Who needs it
Adults legally entitled to a certified copy can use this form to request a birth, death, marriage, or civil union record.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595, or deliver it in person. The form cannot be faxed or emailed.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Request for Vital Records form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your contact information, sign the certification, and provide the details requested for the type of record.
- 3
Gather Required Identification
Photo ID is required for all records. Check the county website for details about the required ID.
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Submit to the County
Mail the completed form to P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595, or deliver it in person; do not fax or email it.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this form?
- The form is for requesting birth, death, marriage, or civil union records from the Montgomery County Clerk/Recorder.
- Who can use the vital records request form?
- Applicants must be 18 or older and certify they are legally entitled to the requested certified copy. Photo ID is required for all records; the form directs applicants to the website for details.
- How do I submit the vital records request?
- Mail the completed form to P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595, or deliver it in person. The form says it cannot be faxed or emailed.
- Do I need a notary for the vital records request?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary and does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.