St. Clair County Clerk's Office
#10 Public Square, 2nd Floor
Belleville, IL 62220
618-277-6600 x2380
 		         


VITAL RECORDS: (click on the titles to read more)



BIRTH and DEATH CERTIFICATES Certified copies of birth and death records for persons who were born or who died in St. Clair County from 1878 to the present for death records, and from 1874 to the present for birth records, are issued, maintained and when appropriate, provided.  Birth certificates certify the date and place of a person's birth and parentage.  Death certificates certify the date, place, and cause of death.  Such documents are often required for identification or to establish eligibility for certain services or benefits. 

Eligibility:

  • Birth Certificates - may be obtained by individuals born in St. Clair County, their parents, or their legal representative.
  • Requester must be over 18 years of age.
  • Death Certificates - Legal representative or family member
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    Application:

    You may write or come into our Office.  
  • Birth Certificates - You'll need to provide:

    • - the full birth name 
    - date of birth, 
    - mother's maiden name, and, 
    - father's name.
  • Death Certificates - You'll need to provide:

    • - the full name of the deceased,
    - date of death, and,
    - place of death.

    Documents:

    You will need either photo identification or proof of legal claim for birth records.

    Fees:

    For the first certified copy of a birth certificate: $11.85. 
    Additional copies: $2.00 each. 

    For the first certified copy of a death certificate: $13.85
    Additional copies: $4.00 each.
      WHEN PAYING BY MAIL:

    • NO PERSONAL CHECKS
    • NO CASH
    • ONLY MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER'S CHECK

    Questions?

    Birth Certificates:
    If you have questions, please call (618)277-6600 x2386.

    Death Certificates:
    - If you have questions, please call (618) 277-6600 x2363

    MARRIAGE RECORDS


    Certified copies of marriage records for persons married in St. Clair County from 1763 to the present, are issued, maintained and, when appropriate, provided.  Such documents are often required to establish eligibility for certain services or benefits.  Also issues marriage licenses for persons who wish to be married in St. Clair County.

    Application:

    Write or walk in.
    Marriage Records - The bride's maiden name, groom's name, and date of    marriage must be provided.

    Fees:

    For the first certified copy of a marriage record: $11.85.
    Additional copies: $2.00 each.

    Questions?

    If you have questions, please call (618)277-6600 x2382.

    MARRIAGE LICENSES

    • License must be obtained from County Clerk of County in which marriage is to be performed.

    • Applicants must have satisfactory proof that each party to the marriage will have obtained the age of 18 years at the time the license is effective or will have attained the age of 16 years and has the consent of both parents, his legal guardian, or judicial approval.

    • Parents or legal guardian or person(s) needing a consent must appear before the County Clerk where such minor person resides or before Notary Public and make affidavit that they are the parents or legal guardian of such minor person. Such consent shall list the names and dates of birth of both parties to the application of marriage. A consent for the marriage must have the signature of the County Clerk or Notary Seal and Signature or it will not be accepted.

    • Proof of age - Parenthood – Legal Guardianship must be furnished upon request.

    • Application for marriage license may be made to the County Clerk's office between the hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. The office is also open on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:00pm, unless closed due to a holiday.

    • Marriage license is effective one (1) day after it is issued. Marriage must be performed in the County in which the license was issued. License is VOID if not used within sixty (60) days.

    • Two (2) forms of identification are needed, one of which must be a picture identification (VALID Driver's License or State I.D., military I.D. or valid passport).

    • Blood tests are no longer required.

    • Fee for marriage license is $32.00.

    • If one or both applicants have been divorced in the past year, you must bring a copy of the divorce decree.

    PERMITS ISSUED

  • Fireworks - $16.70 per permit

    • Questions?  Call (618)277-6600 x2381

    OTHER SERVICES/LICENSES ISSUED

  • Vehicular License - $50.00 per sticker

    • Questions?  Call (618)277-6600 x2363
  • Special Event License - $25.00 - $40.00 per day

    • Questions?  Call (618)277-6600 x2381
  • Raffle License - $16.70 per license
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  • Notary Public - $10.00 by mail or $5.45 in person 

    • Questions?  Call (618)277-6600 x2373