Illinois Divorce Records Available Online

by Ben Kingsley

Vital information like divorce decrees are made open to the general public. Civilians with the proper credentials and requirements can effectively obtain public documents such as divorce certificates, marriage licenses, birth records, and death reports. In the state of Illinois, documents like these are maintained and disseminated by the Illinois Department of Public Health through its Division of Vital Records, which is in charge of the agency's database of vital documents. The Illinois divorce records in this office can be traced back to January of 1962. Unfortunately, though, certified copies of divorce documents are not accessible at the said office.

The state of Illinois' Department of Public Health may only verify the legitimacy of marriage and divorce reports. Applicants requesting to obtain a copy of a divorce certificate will only get a verification letter stating the existence of such record. Certified copies of birth and death records, on the other hand, can be availed through this office. Verifications for marriage and divorce certificates will cost you five dollars each. All payments must be made payable to the state office, by personal check, certified check, or money order.

If you are after a certified copy of a divorce certificate, then you should visit or call the Clerk of Circuit Court or the county clerk's office in the county where the divorce was granted. Try to find someone in the office to help you with the proper procedures in requesting a certified copy of the document. Figure out the requirements and the current fees, especially since each county has different procedures, requirements and application charges. And always remember to comply with the policies put forth by the county office to avoid any complications later on.

The Illinois State Archives may also be a good alternative source of public information, especially for those who are conducting genealogy research. The Illinois Regional Archives Depository or IRAD maintains an impressive divorce index much earlier than those maintained by the Division of Vital Records. It's no surprise that many researchers, especially those involved with genealogy, frequent this particular office for fact checking and data gathering.

If you are conducting a background research, there is a way to obtain vital documents online. You can try using an online record retrieval service. Many online record providers these days are well equipped to provide people with uninterrupted and unrestricted access to a wide array of public information, from birth records to divorce documents. Reputable record search websites maintain an extensive collection of vital reports, which can be accessed by anyone with a computer and an Internet connection.

When opting for an online record provider, you will only be charged a one-time fee upon registration. Once the process is completed, you are free to run as many searches as you want. For example, if you are interested in a particular individual's divorce records, all you have to do is enter his or her name and the state where the event occurred. There are no additional charges to be paid and no waiting period. In a few short minutes, you will know everything there is to know about the subject.



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