The Williamson County Clerk’s office provides copies of vital records for the purpose of genealogical research.
Genealogy Research for Williamson County, Illinois
In 1916, it became a law in the state of Illinois for counties to keep vital records. We began keeping vital records well before it became law.
- Birth records date back to 1877
- Marriage records date back to 1839
- Death records date back to 1877
Under Illinois law, genealogical records are defined as:
- Birth certificates older than 75 years
- Marriage certificates older than 50 years
- Death certificates older than 20 years
Request by Mail
To obtain a genealogical record, you must:
- Type of document (birth, death or marriage)
- Name on record
- Date of record
- Your name and address
- Phone number
All genealogical records issued by the Clerk’s office are NOT considered certified documents and stamped “For Genealogical Purposes Only.”
Cost for a genealogy copy is $2.00 per document, check or money order made payablet to “Williamson County Clerk, IL”.
Email
Facebook
WhatsApp
Print
- Last Updated:
