Marriage Records in Henry County, IL

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Illinois Vital Records (IDPH)Official

  Request birth and death certificates from the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records, the official state vital records office.

  ~12 weeks by mailBirth $10-$15; death $19Mail, in person, county clerkValid govt photo ID

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• Henry County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Henry County, IL County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Henry County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).