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How to Find United States Deaths Illinois

The establishment of the Northwest Territory in 1787 included Illinois land, but the area became part of the Indiana Territory in 1800. Nine years later the Illinois Territory was established, followed by statehood in 1818.

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 * Death Records
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 * Deaths before 1916
 * Deaths from 1916 thru 1950
 * Deaths from 1950 to the present
 * Death year unknown


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Deaths before 1916
Most Illinois counties did not begin recording deaths until 1877. Death records prior to 1916 were recorded only by county clerks.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following database.
Copies of death records included in the Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index may be obtained from the Illinois Regional Archives Depository System if IRAD holds death records for that county or from the county clerk in the county where the death occurred. If the record is not available from IRAD, contact the county clerk where the death occurred.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths from 1916 thru 1950
The state of Illinois began recording deaths in 1916.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
Part A: You know the exact date of death

With an exact date of death (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

The Illinois State Genealogical Society has established a service to assist members and researchers who do not have easy access to the Illinois State Archives to obtain death certificate copies.

Restrictions: Copies of death records from Illinois for genealogical purposes are available for deaths that occurred at least 20 years prior to the request.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death,the Illinois Department of Public Health will conduct a limited search.  

Restrictions: Copies of death records from Illinois for genealogical purposes are available for deaths that occurred at least 20 years prior to the request.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths from 1897 thru 1920
The state of Michigan began recording deaths in 1867. There are no restrictions on Death records for Michigan.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
Part A: You know the exact date of death

With an exact date of death (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death, the fee paid to the Michigan State Department of Health includes a 1 year search. Searches for additional years are available for an additional fee. 

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths from 1921 thru 1952
The state of Michigan began recording deaths in 1867. There are no restrictions on Death records for Michigan.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
Part A: You know the exact date of death

With an exact date of death (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death, the fee paid to the Michigan State Department of Health includes a 1 year search. Searches for additional years are available for an additional fee. 

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

Deaths from 1952 thru 1995
The state of Michigan began recording deaths in 1867. There are no restrictions on Death records for Michigan.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
Part A: You know the exact date of death

With an exact date of death (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death, the fee paid to the Michigan State Department of Health includes a 1 year search. Searches for additional years are available for an additional fee. 

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

Part A: You know the exact date of death
With an exact date of death, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

PART B: You don't know the exact date of death

If you do not know the exact date or place of death, the fee paid to the Michigan State Department of Health includes a 1 year search. Searches for additional years are available for an additional fee. 

There are no restrictions for ordering death records in Michigan.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. Return to top: Choose another death year

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