Divorce Records in St. Clair 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

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • Time~12 weeks by mail
  • CostBirth $10-$15; death $19
  • RequiresValid govt photo ID

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• St. Clair County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

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