Search Aurora Death Records

Aurora death records are maintained by the Kane County Clerk, which serves the largest share of the city. Aurora spans Kane, DuPage, and Will counties, so the right office depends on where the death occurred. Certified death certificates are available in person, by mail, or online through VitalChek. The Illinois Department of Public Health also holds statewide records going back to 1916 and acts as a backup source for requesters who are unsure which county has the record they need.

Kane County Clerk's Office

Most of Aurora falls within Kane County. The Kane County Clerk handles death certificate requests for all deaths recorded in the county. They maintain records for events occurring in the county going back many decades. The main office is in Geneva, but there is also a satellite office located in Aurora itself, which is more convenient for most residents.

Main Office (Geneva):
719 S. Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630-232-5950
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aurora Satellite Office:
5 E. Downer Place, Suite F
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-232-5950
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Kane County Clerk vital records page lists all requirements for requesting a certified death certificate in Aurora and Kane County.

The page details what ID you need to bring and which copy types are available.

The Kane County official website provides information about all county offices serving Aurora residents.

Use the county site to find department contacts, office hours, and links to online services.

How to Request Aurora Death Records

In Person

Walk into the Aurora satellite office at 5 E. Downer Place, Suite F. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Wednesday hours extend to 8:00 p.m. at that location, which can help people who cannot get there during regular business hours. You will fill out a short request form and pay the fee at the counter. Copies are usually issued the same day for in-person requests.

By Mail

Send a written request to the Kane County Clerk at 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134. Include a copy of your photo ID, the full name of the deceased, the date of death, your relationship to the deceased, and a check or money order for the fee. Mail requests take longer to process than in-person visits, so plan ahead if you have a deadline.

Online via VitalChek

Kane County uses VitalChek for online orders. You can order a certified death certificate at any time through this service. VitalChek charges an additional service fee on top of the county fee. Processing times vary, but online orders are a good option when you cannot visit in person.

The Kane County VitalChek ordering page lets you request Aurora death certificates online.

VitalChek accepts major credit cards and debit cards for payment.

The Kane County vital records portal provides additional resources for requesters in Aurora.

This portal links to forms, fee schedules, and contact information.

Aurora and Multi-County Coverage

Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois, and it spreads across three counties. Most of the city is in Kane County, but portions extend into DuPage County and Will County. If you are not sure which county recorded a particular death, start with Kane County. If they do not have the record, try the other county offices.

DuPage County Clerk: DuPage County Clerk's office handles deaths recorded in the DuPage portion of Aurora. You can reach them at 630-407-5500. The office is at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. See the DuPage County page for full details.

Will County Clerk: Will County maintains records for deaths that occurred in that county's section of Aurora. Contact them at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432, phone 815-740-4615. See the Will County page for more information.

The Will County Clerk vital records page covers the process for requesting death certificates from Will County, which includes part of Aurora.

Check this page if the death you are researching may have occurred in the Will County section of the city.

The City of Aurora official website provides municipal contact information and links to local services.

While the city does not issue death certificates directly, the site can help you find local offices and services.

Who Can Access Aurora Death Records

Illinois restricts who can get a certified copy of a death certificate. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, certified copies are available to the registrant's spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling. Others who have a clear legal need can also request records. This includes people with a court order, attorneys acting on behalf of eligible parties, and those who can show a direct and tangible interest in the record.

Informational copies, which are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes, may be available to a broader group. Check with the Kane County Clerk about what types of copies they issue and what each can be used for. If you are doing genealogy research, you may have access to older records under different rules. Records that are more than 50 years old are generally treated differently than recent records.

Death Certificate Fees

Fees vary by county. Contact the Kane County Clerk directly at 630-232-5950 to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting your request. Fees for DuPage and Will counties differ as well. The state fee at IDPH is $19 for the first certified copy, $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, and $10 for a genealogical copy.

VitalChek orders carry an extra service charge. If cost is a factor, an in-person visit to the Aurora satellite office avoids the VitalChek surcharge. Fees are non-refundable even if no record is found, so verify the basics (county, approximate date, full name) before you submit payment.

The PassportsAndVisas Aurora certificate resource provides a guide to obtaining vital records in Aurora for various uses.

This resource covers what documents are typically needed and what the certificates can be used for.

Illinois Department of Public Health

The IDPH serves as the state-level repository for all death records in Illinois. They hold statewide records going back to 1916. If you are unsure which county to contact, or if you need a record from a death that occurred in another part of Illinois, IDPH is a good starting point.

IDPH Vital Records Office:
925 E. Ridgely Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Phone: (217) 782-6554 (weekdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Email: DPH.VITALS@illinois.gov

Visit the IDPH death records page for full instructions. Regular mail requests take about 12 weeks to process. If you need the record faster, urgent processing with proof of need and overnight delivery takes 5 to 7 business days. Fees at IDPH are $19 for the first certified copy, $4 for each additional copy, and $10 for a genealogical copy.

Nearby Cities

If you need death records from a city near Aurora, these pages cover the filing offices and request procedures for each location.