Fulton County Health Department
700 East Oak Street, Canton, Illinois, 61520

Contact & location
- Address
- 700 East Oak Street, Canton, Illinois, 61520
- Records for
- Fulton County, Illinois
- Phone
- 309-647-1134
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Illinois state records
Fulton 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
This office charges $17.00 — $2.00 more than the Illinois fee.
See full Illinois requirements, IDs & fees →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
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $17.00 | 12–15 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Death Certificate | $17.00 | 4–6 weeksIllinois estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Fulton County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Canton. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.0 (4)- ★★★★★Blackreach2204Google
They don't answer the phones at all and take forever to call you back.
- ★★★★★Christina OneyGoogle
I’ve been there a couple of times for different reasons and they have been amazing! Friendly. Helpful