Illinois Death Records
To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Illinois death records.
Death records in Illinois are really a wealth of historical and genealogical information, and can also be important in many different situations. Yet, largely due to the extent of coverage, it can often be difficult to find the Illinois death records you're searching for.
The most thorough source of Illinois death records is probably the Illinois Department of Public Health, which has records dating back to 1917. However, this is not the only resource researchers can use.
The Illinois Regional Area Depository and the Illinois State Archives both have resources involving these useful records, with varying coverage. Additionally, records prior to 1917 may be available through county resources.
In Illinois, death records are considered public 20 years after the fact, with more recent records available to family and those with legal interest. Generally speaking, requests can be presented in person or through the mail, but perhaps the quickest way to find Illinois death records is to use the internet and an online public records finder.

