Sangamon County, IL · Sangamon County
Request for Vital Records
This application lets eligible people request certified death, birth, marriage, or civil union records from the Sangamon County Clerk.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Sangamon County · Sangamon County, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- sangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.net
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What this form is
Use this application to request a certified death, birth, marriage, or civil union record from the Sangamon County Clerk. The form asks for the applicant’s contact information, number of copies, record details, relationship to the person or couple, and intended use; applicants certify they are legally entitled to a certified copy.
Who needs it
A person legally entitled to a certified copy who wants to request a death, birth, marriage, or civil union record from the county clerk.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request has no notary block; the applicant certifies eligibility and signs, with no notarized attachment or sworn step listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Request for Vital Records application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your contact information and the details for the record you are requesting.
- 3
Gather Required Information
Have the required identification available; the form states that valid ID is required.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed application to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application includes sections for certified death, birth, marriage, and civil union records.
- Who may apply for a certified record?
- The applicant certifies 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 the Request for Vital Records?
- No. The form has no notary block; the applicant certifies eligibility and signs. It lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Request for Vital Records?
- The document does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.