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Vital Records


Vital Records Department

The Sangamon County Clerk’s office is the official record keeper for births, marriages and deaths that occur in the City of Springfield and Sangamon County.  The Sangamon County Clerk’s Department of Vital Records provides certified copies of these documents for eligible individuals upon request.

The Sangamon County Clerk’s office also issues marriage licenses to eligible couples who are getting married.

Additionally, the Clerk’s office certifies notary public commissions approved by the Illinois Secretary of State; certifies the names of businesses that operate under a name other than that of its owner; and accepts economic interest filings for those required to file.

Birth Records

Marriage License

Marriage Records

Death Records

Registration of Assumed Names (DBA’s)

Statements of Economic Interests

County Board

Ilinois Governmental Ethics Act

Notary Commissions

Raffle Licenses

Fireworks Permits