Kendall County Death Records

Kendall County death records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Yorkville, Illinois. This page covers how to request death certificates in Kendall County, who is eligible to receive them, and where to find help from state-level resources if the county office cannot assist you.

Kendall County Clerk's Office

The Kendall County Clerk handles vital records for all deaths that occur within Kendall County, Illinois. The office is at 111 W. Fox Street, Yorkville, IL 60560. Phone: 630-553-4104. For general county information and services, visit the Kendall County official website.

Yorkville is the county seat and serves as the central location for all death records registered in Kendall County. This includes communities throughout the county such as Oswego, Plano, and Montgomery. The clerk processes requests for both certified copies and genealogical copies, depending on the requester's need and eligibility.

Kendall County has seen significant population growth over the past two decades and is now one of the faster-growing counties in the Chicago metropolitan area. The clerk's office is prepared to handle a high volume of requests and can guide you through the process. Call 630-553-4104 to ask about current hours and required documents before visiting.

How to Get Kendall County Death Records

You can request a death certificate from Kendall County by visiting the clerk's office in person in Yorkville, sending a request by mail, or ordering online through VitalChek. All three methods lead to the same official document from the county clerk.

An in-person visit to 111 W. Fox Street in Yorkville is the most direct option. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You will need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the location of death within Kendall County. Be ready to state your relationship to the person and your reason for requesting the certificate. Payment is made at the time of the visit. Confirm current fees with the office before going.

Mail requests work if you cannot make the trip to Yorkville. Include a photocopy of your photo ID, the complete identifying details for the deceased, a signed statement of purpose, your mailing address, and a check or money order for the fee. Do not send cash. Account for mail delivery time on top of the standard processing window when planning your timeline.

The VitalChek Illinois vital records portal lets you order Kendall County death certificates online and have them shipped directly without visiting the Yorkville clerk's office.

VitalChek adds a service fee to the base certificate cost and accepts credit card payments. It is a state-authorized vendor and a practical alternative to mail or in-person ordering.

Who Can Request Kendall County Death Records

Illinois does not make death records available to the public at large. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, only specific people may receive a certified death certificate. These records are also excluded from the Freedom of Information Act.

Eligible requesters include the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the deceased. Others who may qualify are individuals with a direct personal or property interest in the record, attorneys representing an eligible party, funeral directors involved in the case, and genealogy researchers who are seeking records that are at least 20 years old. Genealogical copies are uncertified and cannot be used for legal or financial transactions. All applicants must provide valid government-issued photo identification.

Note: Call the Kendall County Clerk at 630-553-4104 before submitting your request if you are unsure whether you meet the eligibility requirements under Illinois law.

Statewide Death Records Through IDPH

The Illinois Department of Public Health holds death records for all counties in Illinois, including Kendall County. If the county clerk cannot locate a record or if the death occurred before Kendall County kept consistent local records, IDPH may be able to help. IDPH Vital Records is at 925 E. Ridgely Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702-2737. Phone: (217) 782-6554, available weekdays 10am to 3pm. Visit the IDPH death records page to learn more.

State law under 410 ILCS 535/25 requires IDPH to collect a search fee before processing any request. Standard mail turnaround is approximately 12 weeks. Faster processing may be available when you can document an urgent need.

The IDPH death records page describes the statewide process for finding and requesting death certificates, which applies to Kendall County residents who need to go through Springfield rather than the local clerk.

IDPH can issue certified copies for any death that occurred in Illinois, making it a useful backup when the county clerk's records do not have what you need.

Communities in Kendall County

Kendall County includes Yorkville, Oswego, Plano, and Montgomery, among others. All death records for communities in Kendall County are filed with the County Clerk at 111 W. Fox Street, Yorkville. No cities in Kendall County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kendall County. If you need a record from near the county line, check with the county where the death occurred.