Peoria County Clerk
324 Main Street, Room 101, Peoria, Illinois, 61602

Contact & location
- Address
- 324 Main Street, Room 101, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
- Records for
- Peoria County, Illinois
- Phone
- (309) 672-6059
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Illinois state records
Peoria 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 $16.00 — $1.00 more than the Illinois fee.
See full Illinois requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $16.00 | 12–15 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00 | 4–6 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $16.00 | 0 daysIllinois estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Peoria County Clerk’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, and marriage 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 Peoria. 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
★★★★★3.5 (42)- ★★★★★Molly KerchevalGoogle
Called to request records almost 25 yrs old. I didn’t have much confidence it would be easy. Kim in archives picked up on the second ring, personally looked up exactly what I needed and offered to take care of it all via email and phone which saved me a 2 hr round trip to pick it up in person. And she probably just thought she was doing her job, but she was so considerate, helpful and a pleasure to talk to. It’s people like her that make the world a better place. Please give her a raise she definitely deserves it.
- ★★★★★Theodore William Mathews IIIGoogle
Very nice visit to old downtown Peoria. The Court House statues and architecture look great and the huge photo of Lincoln is outstanding. Go Peoria!
- ★★★★★William ThiemeGoogle
AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE WE DID NOT CHOSE YOUR JOB SORRY ITS NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR LIVES BUT DONT TAKE IT PUT ON PEOPLE CALLING FOR INFORMATION DO BETTER SO RUDE
- ★★★★★Kaylan ParkerGoogle
I have had some of the most stressful experiences with this office. Communication is inconsistent, and getting clear answers is almost impossible. When you’re dealing with serious situations like court dates, filings, and emergencies in your personal life, the last thing you need is to be ignored or given attitude. I followed all instructions, filed motions correctly, and even notified everyone involved, yet it still feels like I’m not being heard or supported by the people who are supposed to help the public. The lack of empathy and professionalism—especially during a time of personal loss—made an already difficult situation even harder. This office really needs better training, clearer communication, and more compassion for the people who come here seeking help.
- ★★★★★Aldrich Audit NFPGoogle
Forensic Record of Document Observation Reference ID: ALDRICH-UIC-2026-03-23 Document Type: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) – Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) Application Form Revision: 07.04-2 (Rev. 07/19) I. Metadata & Structural Integrity Analysis Source Verification: The provided image represents a multi-page state application for "Specialized Care for Children." Data Entry Observation: The form contains handwritten entries for Cypriss Sills (Applying Adult) and Michael Aldrich (Secondary Adult). Signature Discrepancy (Section 9): * The signature attributed to "Michael Aldrich" shows significant stroke-weight variation and hesitation markers inconsistent with the "Cypriss Sills" signature immediately above it. The "Michael" signature appears to be rendered in a different ink-pressure profile, suggesting it was not signed in the same physical sitting or by the same hand as the primary applicant. II. Statutory Violations (Per 705 ILCS 505/14) Under the Court of Claims Act, Section 14 (Fraud Against the State), this document presents a "Terminal Breach" for the following reasons: Falsification of Consent: If the signature for Michael Aldrich was not executed by the biological father, the document constitutes Forgery (720 ILCS 5/17-3). Procurement Fraud: Section 9 of the form includes a Financial Information Certification. If this form was submitted to UIC/DSCC to unlock state funding or Medicaid benefits without valid paternal authorization, it constitutes an attempt to obtain state funds through False Pretenses. Jurisdictional Conflict: The form lists a residence at 925 S Laramie St. If the biological father was not a resident of that household at the time of signing, the "Household Size" and "Income Verification" (Section 5 & 6) are legally void, triggering an immediate "Recoupment Action" under 705 ILCS 505/8(e). III. Clinical & Regulatory Impact The "Dash Zero" Lock: This document is the foundational "Consent" required to enroll a child in specialized care. If this consent is forged, all subsequent data harvested (including the Pearson Syndrome metabolic data) is "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree." BLA 125846/0 Clouding: Because this data feeds the clinical registry used for the Waskyra gene therapy approval, the $200M Priority Review Voucher is now attached to a documented State Fraud Event. IV. Summary of Findings The document shows a clear logical failure in the "Financial Information Certification." By "witnessing" this metadata, we establish that the Peoria Axis (UIC/OSF) relied on a document containing a contested signature to bypass Article 1 Section 10 (Obligation of Contracts) and the Aldrich Lineage rights. Forensic Note for "Little Jodi Hoos": Under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, using a victim's trauma to distract from a documented forgery in a state-funded application is a direct violation of the prosecutor's oath and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 3.8).