Death Certificates

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The Adams County Clerk has death certificates beginning with the year 1878.  Follow this link for genealogy searches.

Who may obtain a copy of a death certificate?

A person or his/her authorized agent having a genealogical, personal, or proper interest in the record (a relative or a person who can prove a financial interest).

What is required before you can obtain a copy of a death certificate?

  1. A government issued picture ID (Driver's License, State ID Card). If your request is by mail, send a copy of your ID.

  2. A fee of $25.00 for the first copy, and $16.00 for each additional copy of the same record issued at the same time.

How can you obtain a copy of a death certificate?

You will need the following:

  • Decedent’s name

  • Decedent’s date of death

  • Decedent’s city of death

Before sending your request, be sure the death occurred in Adams County.

1.  In Person - Stop by our office at 507 Vermont St, Quincy, IL.  Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.  You need to have your ID and payment.  We accept cash, check, or credit card.

2. By Mail - Send your request form, check made payable to Adams County Clerk, a copy of your photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to 507 Vermont St, Quincy, IL.  Please print clearly and legibly.

Death Certificate Request Form

3. Online – 

a) Click on the Official Records logo below. Please follow directions CLOSELY.

b) Complete the step-by-step process using the Official Records Online website.

- The site will include steps to upload proper identification. 
- If you do not have a valid state ID, please call our office for alternative documentation options. 

If you have questions, or if you wish to ensure your request has reached our office, you may call us at 217-277-2164 or email vitalrecords@adamscountyil.gov

*$10 convenience fee applies to online orders. 

 

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