Vital Records
Under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act), only specific individuals have legal access to birth, death, or marriage/civil union certificates. The Ogle County Clerk’s Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To do otherwise is a violation of Illinois Law. Vital records are not considered public information, neither are they subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
Please Note: Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding vital records.
Certified Copy To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate of a deceased person, you must be one of the following:
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The next of kin
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Someone who has a personal or property right interest in the certificate
Requirements
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You must supply proof of death (examples: an obituary column or death certificate) if the certificate is 75 years old or less.
Requests in Person
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Requests made in the office can be paid by cash or check.
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Requests made in the office require a valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or a passport.
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$22 for first copy, $4 each additional copy of the same birth certificate.
Request by Mail
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All mail requests must include a copy of both sides of a signature ID, application, proper payment and self-addresses stamped envelope