Sunday, 4 August 2013

Illinois Public Divorce Records Online

By Christopher Evans


Divorce records, like any government records are considered public properties and as such are accessible to the general public. Illinois divorce records, although public records are generally made available to the parties involved as well as to their immediate family members and close relatives.

The Department of Public Health of Illinois records dates to as far back as 1962. Although the Department has these records at hand, they are not authorized to issue certified copies of the dissolution of marriage record. What they can provide the individual requesting for the information is to verify the details concerning the dissolution of the marriage only. The Vital Records Division can verify facts starting from 1962 onwards and charges a minimal fee of $5 for every request. Verifications are done through mail, fax or in person. The following is a guide on how to send the information needed.

For mail requests, download the application for verification of dissolution of marriage record form. The file is in PDF format so one has to make sure that they have a PDF viewer to view the form. All the fields should be completed, as the Division will not process incomplete forms. Once the form is completed, mail the form together with a cheque or a money order amounting to $5. Make sure that the check is made payable to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Processing would take about a month's time.

For fax requests, follow the steps mentioned above for the application form. You can also write your request in the cover sheet. Complete details are required including the details of the party in the record as well as the contact information of the person requesting. Attach a credit card number and expiration date and include one's signature as well as a copy of any government issued identification card together with the request. Payment for the request includes the $5 record fee, credit card handling fee of $10 and UPS charge of $19.50. The processing time for the request takes about a week. Please take note that UPS will not deliver to a PO Box address and would require an adult person to receive the package.

One can also submit their request by dropping by the Vital Records Division Unit during business hours. The office is open every day from 10am to 3pm, Mondays through Fridays. Processing time takes about three days. To claim the requested report, claimant should bring along a valid identification card with photo.

Certified divorce records are available from the county court clerk where the dissolution of marriage was obtained. To find information on how to request for your records, phone the county where the dissolution was granted. The Public Information Office of the county processes varieties of information for the public and as such, processing time might take a few days to a week's time.

For people who require the records of divorce for information purpose only, they can check out several sites that offer online access to such information. This is the fastest and most convenient way for one to find the information that they need without having to wait for a long time for it.




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