Peoria Death Records

Peoria death records are maintained by the Peoria County Clerk, located in the courthouse in downtown Peoria. The county clerk issues certified death certificates for all deaths recorded in Peoria County. Requests can be made in person or by mail. The City of Peoria also provides a vital records request page with information for residents who need assistance locating the right office. This page covers the full process, including fees, who qualifies, and what to bring or send.

Peoria County Clerk's Office

The Peoria County Clerk is the official record keeper for death certificates in Peoria. The office is located in the main courthouse building in downtown Peoria. Staff at the vital records desk handle requests for certified copies and can answer questions about fees, processing times, and what identification is required. Peoria is the county seat, so the clerk's office is accessible for most residents of the city.

Peoria County Clerk:
324 Main Street, Room G22
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-672-6059

See the Peoria County death records page for a complete overview of the county clerk's services, including links to online tools and historical archives.

The Peoria County death certificates page lists all the steps for requesting a certified copy from the county.

This page explains what ID is needed, what forms are available, and how to submit requests by mail.

The Peoria County records page provides additional information on all types of records maintained by the county.

This page links to different record types, including vital records, court records, and property records.

How to Request Peoria Death Records

In Person

Visit Room G22 at 324 Main Street in Peoria. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Fill out the request form and pay the fee at the counter. In-person requests are typically the fastest way to get a certified copy. Same-day service is generally available for walk-in requests during business hours.

By Mail

Write a request letter addressed to the Peoria County Clerk, 324 Main Street, Room G22, Peoria, IL 61602. Include a photocopy of your government-issued ID, the deceased's full name, the date of death, your relationship to the deceased, why you need the record, and a check or money order for the fee. Do not send cash through the mail. Allow additional time for mail requests to be processed and returned.

City of Peoria Vital Records

The City of Peoria provides a vital records resource page that can help residents find the correct office and understand what is needed to get a death certificate.

The City of Peoria vital records page helps residents navigate where to go for death certificates and other vital records.

The city page provides links to the county clerk and other relevant offices for vital records requests.

Who Can Access Peoria Death Records

Access to certified death certificates in Illinois is limited by law. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, eligible requesters include the deceased's spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, and sibling. Others who have a legal need can also qualify. This includes attorneys acting for a qualifying party, individuals holding a court order, and people who can demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record.

Eligibility rules exist to protect the privacy of the deceased and surviving family members. The county clerk will ask you to state your relationship and may ask for documentation proving that relationship. If you are unsure whether you qualify, call the office at 309-672-6059 before making the trip. They can tell you what documentation you will need and whether your situation qualifies.

For genealogy research, older records may be available under different terms. Ask the clerk about genealogical copies if you are researching family history. These copies are not certified for legal use but are still useful for research. Records more than 50 years old may be treated differently under state archival policy.

Death Certificate Fees

Peoria County sets its own fee schedule. Call the Peoria County Clerk at 309-672-6059 to confirm the current fee before submitting your request. Fees are non-refundable, including in cases where no record is found. Confirm the deceased's full name, the county where the death was recorded, and the approximate date of death before paying to reduce the risk of errors.

At the state level, IDPH charges $19 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy. Genealogical copies from the state cost $10. If you plan to request multiple copies, ordering them all at the same time is more affordable than separate orders.

Illinois Department of Public Health

IDPH holds statewide death records going back to 1916. If Peoria County cannot find the record you need, or if you are searching for a death that may have occurred elsewhere in Illinois, IDPH is the backup option. They also handle cases where the county is unclear about which office recorded the death.

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 current forms and instructions. Regular mail takes about 12 weeks. Urgent processing with overnight delivery takes 5 to 7 business days when proof of need is provided.

Nearby Cities

Looking for death records in cities near Peoria? These pages cover local offices and request procedures for each city.