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Monroe County, Illinois Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Monroe County, Illinois: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Illinois
- State
- $15.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 12–15 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Monroe County birth certificate
Monroe County birth and death records are issued under Illinois state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Monroe County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Illinois state vital records office.
- Fee
- $15
- Processing
- Approximately 12 weeks
- Who can request
- Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record
- ID required
- Driver's License, FOID Card, Passport, State ID
Offices in Monroe County
Cities in Monroe County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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