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You can mail the completed application for verification of dissolution of marriage record files, PDF format, or send a letter providing the names of both parties, their dates of birth and the date and place of the dissolution of marriage, if known, and a check or money order (Do not send cash) for the $5 fee made payable to the "Illinois Department of Public Health" to:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 East Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

Regular mail requests, on average, are processed in eight to 10 weeks. (Please note: this does not include delivery time to and from the office.) Expedited service requests (those requests sent in any way other than regular mail) will be processed within three to five business days of receipt, but will be returned regular mail unless separate payment made payable to UPS ($12) for UPS next day return delivery or a prepaid mailer is enclosed. An adult signature is necessary to accept the UPS delivery. We can UPS packages to your place of work. UPS deliveries cannot be made to post office boxes.

  To Order by Fax Top of Page

Orders can be faxed to 217-523-2648. You will need to include the application for verification of dissolution of marriage record files, PDF format, or provide the names of both parties and the date and place of the dissolution of marriage on the transmittal/cover sheet. You also need to include the following information:

  • Your credit card number and expiration date (to pay the verification fee, a $8.50 credit card handling charge and the $19.50 UPS charge);
  • A daytime phone number, including area code, should it be necessary to contact you about the request;
  • Your return address;
  • Your written signature; and
  • A legible/readable copy of your valid photo identification card. If not provided, unreadable or expired, the request will not be processed.

These orders may take three to five business days to process. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be processed. An adult signature is necessary to accept the UPS delivery. We can UPS packages to your place of work. UPS deliveries cannot be made to post office boxes.

  To Order In Person Top of Page

In-person orders can be dropped off for mail out within two business days at the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records office, 925 East Ridgely Ave., Springfield, on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. PLEASE NOTE: the person requesting the verification will be asked to show a valid photo identification card.

  
 

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