Copies of Death Certificates

Who May Obtain a Death Certificate?

You can obtain a certified copy of death certificate if you are a relative or a person who can prove a financial interest.

How to Obtain a Death Certificate:

In-Person:

Come into the DuPage County Clerk’s Office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and fill out an application.

By Mail:  

Download Certification of Death Record Application    

Fill out the application and mail it along with a photocopy of a current and valid acceptable form of identification and a check or money order made payable to the DuPage County Clerk to:

Gary A. King
DuPage County Clerk
P.O. Box 1028
Wheaton, IL 60187

What are the Fees for a Death Certificate?

The fee is $16 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

What are the Acceptable Forms of Current and Valid Identification?

• Illinois Drivers License
• Illinois State Identification Card
• U.S. Military Identification Card
• Selective Service Card
• Out-of-State Drivers License
• U.S. Naturalization Certificate
• U.S. Immigration Card
• U.S. Passport

What About Genealogical Research?

Death records had to occur 75 years ago or earlier to be classified as genealogy records. The application is the same and the fee is $3 per record. Genealogical records are not certified, but are stamped “For Genealogical Purposes Only.”