Sangamon County, IL · Sangamon County
Request for Vital Records
This form lets eligible applicants request certified copies of birth, death, marriage, or civil union records from the Sangamon County Clerk.
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- City of Sangamon County · Sangamon County, Sangamon County, Illinois
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- Not required: file this form without a notary.
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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 Sangamon County Clerk. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, number of copies, record-specific details, relationship to the person or couple, intended use, and a signature certifying eligibility. The form lists fees and states that valid identification is required.
Who needs it
A person legally entitled to a certified copy who wants to request a birth, death, marriage, or civil union record from the county.
How to submit it
The form lists the Sangamon County Clerk at 200 South Ninth Street, Room 101, Springfield, IL 62701, and provides a fax number: (217) 535-3233.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the Request for Vital Records form.
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Complete the Form
Enter your contact information, the number of copies, the applicable record details, your relationship, intended use, and signature.
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Gather Required Identification
The form states that valid identification is required for each record type.
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Submit to the County Clerk
Use the Sangamon County Clerk address or fax number listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this form?
- The form provides sections for requesting certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and civil union records from the Sangamon County Clerk.
- Who may apply for a certified copy?
- Applicants certify that they are the person whose record is sought or that they are the person’s parent, guardian, or legal representative and are legally entitled to a certified copy.
- Do I need a notary for a Sangamon County vital records request?
- No. The form has a signature line but no notary block, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit a Sangamon County vital records request?
- The form lists the Sangamon County Clerk at 200 South Ninth Street, Room 101, Springfield, IL 62701, and provides fax number (217) 535-3233.