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mardi 12 novembre 2013

Illinois Public Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Vital information like divorce decrees are made open to the general public. Civilians with the proper credentials and requirements can effectively obtain public documents such as divorce certificates, marriage licenses, birth records, and death reports. In the state of Illinois, documents like these are maintained and disseminated by the Illinois Department of Public Health through its Division of Vital Records, which is in charge of the agency's database of vital documents. The Illinois divorce records in this office can be traced back to January of 1962. Unfortunately, though, certified copies of divorce documents are not accessible at the said office.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is capable of disseminating certified copies of vital documents such as birth certificates and death reports. When it comes to marriage and divorce papers, on the other hand, you may only verify public records that are registered in their office. A five dollar verification fee will be charged to each requester, in the form of money order, or certified or personal check. You will need to comply with the procedures and requirements set forth by the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

For access to certified copies of divorce documents, you can contact or visit the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the divorce was filed and granted. Talk to somebody in the office. They may be able to help you with the proper procedures in obtaining a certified copy of a divorce certificate, as well as the complete requirements you might need in filing your request. And since each county in the state of Illinois has its own policies, requirements, and fees, you may want to consider checking out the state website for additional information. And always make sure that you comply with the county's policies to avoid any snags later on in the process.

A good alternative source for vital documents, especially the older ones, is the Illinois State Archives. The Illinois Regional Archives Depository, IRAD for short, maintains divorce indexes much older than those available at the state or county offices. This is actually the perfect information resource for people conducting genealogy research or those doing marital history research on their ancestors. You should visit or contact the state archives office for more details on what kind of records they house in their database.

For the purposes of background checks and personal history research, online record providers can be a viable information resource. Compared to your standard government information service, record search websites are much more convenient and cost-efficient, not to mention practical. Many reputable online information services are highly capable of disseminating accurate and up-to-date public information, certificates of birth to divorce decrees. All you'll need is a laptop and a stable Internet connection.

When opting for an online record provider, you will only be charged a one-time fee upon registration. Once the process is completed, you are free to run as many searches as you want. For example, if you are interested in a particular individual's divorce records, all you have to do is enter his or her name and the state where the event occurred. There are no additional charges to be paid and no waiting period. In a few short minutes, you will know everything there is to know about the subject.




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