Some birth records are available beginning with the year 1877. Some death records are available beginning with the year 1878. Some marriage licenses begin with the year 1841. Requests for copies of birth and death records should include the following information:
Certified Birth Records
Name at birth
Date of birth
Father's name
Mother's maiden name
Place of birth (city and state)
Certified Death Records
Name of deceased
Place death occurred
Date of death
Certified Marriage Records
Name of bride
Name of groom
Date of marriage
Place of marriage
The fee for certified copies of marriage licenses is $7.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for
additional copies of the same certificate.
The fee for certified copies of birth certificates is $20.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for
additional copies of the same certificate.
The fee for certified copies of death certificates is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for
additional copies of the same certificate.
CERTIFIED COPY FEES
Type of Certificate
First Copy
Each Additional Copy**
Marriage
$7.00
$4.00
Birth
$20.00
$4.00
Death
$15.00
$6.00
Illinois law provides that copies of birth records may only be obtained by the individual if
18 years of age, by the parents, or other legal representative. Death records may be obtained by
any person having a personal or property right interest in the record or by his duly authorized agent.
Requests in writing for certified copies of vital records must be accompanied with a money order and a
photocopy of your driver's license or state ID. Mail to:
Lana J. Phillips
Grundy County Clerk & Recorder
Room 12
111 E. Washington St.
Morris, IL 60450
Marriage/Civil Union License Information
Both parties must be 18 years of age in order to obtain a license.
Persons who are 16 or 17 years of age may obtain a license only with consent of both parents.
You must show valid driver's license, State ID or valid Passport.
If divorced, certified copies of divorce decrees are required.
If previous marriage/civil union has been dissolved by the death of a spouse, a certified death certificate is required.
You may obtain a marriage/civil union license Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm.
The cost of a marriage/civil union license in Grundy County is $30.00, payable in cash. Both parties must be present
when applying for the license.
A marriage/civil union license becomes effective one day from the date issued and is valid for 60 days from the date
it becomes effective.
A marriage/civil union license is valid only in the county in which it is issued.
If you are being married or having a civil union performed by the judge in the courthouse, please call (815) 941-3256 for more information.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this Web Site was
valid at the time of publication. The Grundy County Clerk reseves the right to make changes at any time
without notice, and assumes no liablilty for damages incurred as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.
111 E. Washington Street, Room 12| Morris, IL 60450 | Clerk Info. Phone 815-941-3222
| Recording Info. 815-941-3224 | www.grundyco.org
