Illinois Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Illinois marriage records.

Searching for marriage records in Illinois is a great way to reconnect with history or find a copy of one's own marriage certificate. However, those looking for records may be confused, as these records are kept in different places.

For those seeking to confirm a marriage after 1962, requests can be submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health, but this agency doesn't actually hold these records-only an index of records kept at the county level. The Illinois State Archives have records for marriages that occurred between 1763 and 1900, which is perfect for lots of genealogy research questions. However, there are no statewide registries of marriage records from 1901 to 1962, which means that those looking for these records may have to consult clerks on the county level.

As confusing as all this might seem, one really convenient way to find Illinois marriage records is to search online through a public records finder to help you find exactly what you need in less time than you may have thought.

To receive a marriage record fill out the Illinois Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

If you want to receive a copies of Illinois marriage certificates, you may only receive non-certified information. There are records kept back as far as 1962, with a fee of $5.00. If you need a certified copy, you will need to contact the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued. For more information visit: Illinois Department of Public Health