Winnebago County Health Department

Death Certificates

How to obtain a Death Certificate

Certified copies of death certificates can be obtained through the Winnebago County Health Department for those who have passed away in Winnebago County, Illinois.

These records may be requested by and released to the family or funeral home.   Certified copies may be obtained either in person at the Rockford office or through the mail.
 
Locations
401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Eligibility
A certified copy of a death certificate may be requested and released to a family member or a funeral home.
Cost
The cost of a certified copy is $15.00.  Additional copies of the same certificate purchased at the same time are $4.00 per copy.
How do I get services?
The following information is required to obtain a death certificate:
  • NAME OF DECEASED
  • DATE OF DEATH
  • SIGNATURE OF REQUESTING PARTY
  • RELATIONSHIP TO DECEASED
  • CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ID

To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate, please bring the above information to the Winnebago County Health Department (401 Division Street) or submit your request by mail to the address below.

Winnebago County Health Department
ATTN: Vital Records
401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact
815-720-4020