Illinois State Statute (410 ILCS 535/25) governs who can be issued a certified copy of a death certificate. Death records can be obtained from relatives or those whom have financial interest in an estate.
To access Genealogical (non-certified) Records, you may do so online at www.dekalbgenealogy.com or you may request the record by mail using the Genealogy Request Form. Death Records become genealogical records after 20 years.
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When placing an order by mail, please make sure you use the Death Record Request form and return with correct payment. Incorrect payment will delay your request.
In the area and need the death record today? Visit us in person at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. We accept cash, check, and credit/debit payments.
In order to get a death record you must be a relative or an individual who has a financial interest in the estate of the deceased. Use the information below to make sure you have everything you need prior to requesting a death record.
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DeKalb County maintains several online databases for genealogical records outside of vitals. Log onto the DeKalb County USGENWEB Website at: dekalb.illinoisgenweb.org.
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