Bolingbrook Death Records

Death records for Bolingbrook, Illinois are handled by the Will County Clerk and, for the portion of the village in DuPage County, by the DuPage County Clerk. Both offices maintain certified death certificates for deaths occurring within their county boundaries. This page covers how to request Bolingbrook death records from either county clerk, who can legally receive certified copies under Illinois law, and how to use the Illinois Department of Public Health when local records are not available.

Will County Clerk's Office

The Will County Clerk handles death records for the majority of Bolingbrook, which sits primarily in Will County. The clerk's office is at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Phone: 815-740-4615. Visit the Will County vital records page for current hours and procedures. The county page for more detail is at Will County Death Records.

Will County processes requests for certified death certificates by walk-in, mail, and online through VitalChek. In-person visits to the Joliet office are the fastest option. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You will need the full name of the deceased, the date and county location of death, and your relationship to the person. Payment is due when you submit the request.

Mail requests go to 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Include a photocopy of your ID, the details about the deceased, a signed statement of your purpose, your return address, and a check or money order for the fee. Do not mail cash.

The Will County Clerk death certificates page provides the full process for requesting Bolingbrook death records from the Will County office in Joliet.

The Will County Clerk page covers eligibility, fees, and all three request methods available to Bolingbrook residents.

DuPage County Clerk's Office

A portion of Bolingbrook lies in DuPage County. If the death you are researching occurred in the DuPage County part of the village, contact the DuPage County Clerk at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, phone 630-407-5500. The county page is at DuPage County Death Records.

If you are not sure which county the death was recorded in, check the address of the location where the death occurred. The county line runs through Bolingbrook, so both clerks may be relevant depending on the specific location.

Online Ordering Through VitalChek

Both Will County and DuPage County death certificates can be ordered online. Will County uses VitalChek for Will County. DuPage County uses a separate VitalChek portal for DuPage County. Both portals charge a service fee in addition to the county's certificate cost.

The VitalChek Will County ordering page lets Bolingbrook residents in the Will County portion request death certificates online without visiting Joliet.

VitalChek accepts credit and debit cards and mails the certified copy to your address after the county processes the order.

Who Can Access Bolingbrook Death Records

Illinois law limits who can receive a certified copy of a death certificate. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, death records are not open public records and are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Access is limited to specific individuals.

Eligible requesters include the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the person who died. Others who may qualify include individuals with a direct personal or property interest in the record, legal representatives acting for an eligible party, funeral directors handling the case, and genealogical researchers for records that are at least 20 years old. Genealogical copies are uncertified. Valid photo ID is required from all requesters regardless of method.

Note: If you are not sure which county clerk to contact or whether you qualify, call Will County at 815-740-4615 or DuPage County at 630-407-5500 before submitting your request.

Death Certificate Fees

Fees vary by county. Will County and DuPage County each set their own rates independently. Contact the appropriate office for current pricing. For reference, the Illinois Department of Public Health charges $19 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy in the same order. County fees are in a similar range but are confirmed by calling the clerk directly.

In-person payments typically accept cash, check, or money order. Mail requests require a check or money order. Online orders through VitalChek carry a separate service fee. Keep your payment confirmation in case you need to follow up.

Illinois Department of Public Health

IDPH holds statewide death records and is useful for Bolingbrook residents when local clerks cannot locate a record or when the death predates local records. IDPH Vital Records is at 925 E. Ridgely Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702-2737. Phone: (217) 782-6554, weekdays 10am to 3pm. Email: DPH.VITALS@illinois.gov. Visit the IDPH death records page for full instructions.

A search fee is required by 410 ILCS 535/25 before IDPH issues any certificate. Standard mail processing takes about 12 weeks. Urgent requests with proof of need are handled in 5 to 7 business days when submitted with overnight delivery.

The Illinois Department of Public Health death records page provides statewide options for Bolingbrook residents needing records that are not available through either county clerk.

IDPH is the statewide authority for vital records and maintains copies of all death certificates filed in Illinois since 1916.

Nearby Cities

These nearby communities also have death records pages on this site. Deaths in each city are handled by the county clerk where the death occurred.