Effingham County Health Department
901 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, Illinois, 62401
Contact & location
- Address
- 901 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, Illinois, 62401
- Records for
- Effingham County, Illinois
- Phone
- (217) 342-9237
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Illinois state records
Effingham County follows Illinois’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Illinois birth certificate fee
- 12–15 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 12,710,158
- Illinois population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Illinois statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00Illinois state fee | 12–15 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Death Certificate | $19.00Illinois state fee | 4–6 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | — | 0 daysIllinois estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysIllinois estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Illinois at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Effingham County Health Department is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Illinois.
Reviews
★★★★★3.7 (15)- ★★★★★Jenna KampflGoogle
Pretentious wic nurse doesn't seem to know boundaries and for some reason thinks she has the right to call your children's Dr. I will be calling tomorrow morning to ether get a new nurse (NIT DONNA) and if that's not possible I'll just quit wic all together
- ★★★★★Craig BarnesGoogle
I went to the Covid-19 vaccine clinic today. It was very well organized and quick. Kudos to all the employees and also to the kind healthcare professionals that donated their time to make this a success.
- ★★★★★Raz OneOneFourGoogle
We have the best and hardest working health department. Today they went above and beyond to ensure I got my COVID vaccine. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that because I'm one of the groups who has a breathing condition.
- ★★★★★Rylee GoadGoogle
Super rude all the time. I quit getting WIC with my first after several instances of disrespect and blatant lies about their policies. Signing up again for help with formula for my second but I honestly would rather get a second job and pay another sitter than deal with the attitudes.
- ★★★★★Christy LitakerGoogle
Madison is the sweetest! She helped me understand my questions and was much appreciated.