Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County
Application for Search – Death Record
This application lets eligible people request a death record search and certified copy from the Winnebago County Clerk.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- wincoil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request a death record search and a certified or genealogical copy from the Winnebago County Clerk. The form asks for the deceased person's name, date and city of death, your relationship and intended use, your contact and mailing details, and the number of copies requested; applicants must sign and provide identification.
Who needs it
People requesting a death record search or copy from the Winnebago County Clerk must complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Submit in person or by mail to the Winnebago County Clerk, 404 Elm St., Room 104, Rockford, IL 61101, with acceptable identification and payment. The form also lists an online option at www.officialrecordsonline.com.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form requires identification and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Winnebago County Clerk's Application for Search – Death Record.
- 2
Complete and Sign
Fill in the requested record, applicant, and mailing details, then sign the application.
- 3
Gather Identification and Payment
Include a copy of acceptable identification and payment. The form lists applicable copy charges and payment methods.
- 4
Submit to the County Clerk
Submit in person or by mail to the Winnebago County Clerk at the address on the form, or use the listed online option.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the death record application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the form requires identification and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the death record application?
- Submit it in person or by mail to the Winnebago County Clerk at 404 Elm St., Room 104, Rockford, IL 61101. The form also lists an online option.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the deceased person's name, date and city of death, your relationship and intended use, your contact and mailing details, and the number of copies requested.
- What identification should I include?
- Include a copy of acceptable identification. The form lists options such as a state ID or driver's license, passport, military ID, or two specified alternate documents.