Obtain a Death Certificate
Death certificates are filed in the County Clerk’s office for all individuals who died in Randolph County from 1916 to current date. Scattered records are available beginning in 1877. (Illinois did not require death certificates until 1916.)
You may obtain a certified death record in the following ways:
- In person at the County Clerk’s office during regular business hours.
- By mail using the printable application below. A copy of your valid photo ID and payment in full are required.
- Online using the AllPaid link below (requires credit or debit card). A copy of your valid photo ID must also be emailed (countyclerk@randolphcountyil.gov) or faxed (618-826-3750) to our office.
*Payments made payable to the “Randolph County Clerk” in the form of check, cash or money order.
Death Certificate Access
Death certificates are available only to:
- A person, or his duly authorized agent, having personal or property right interest in the record.
- A department of the State or Federal government.
- Any person upon order of a court.
Form & Fees
(1) Certified copy: $18.00
Mailing fee (if applicable): $1.00/copy
