Birth Certificate Information
The Vermilion County Clerk’s Office maintains official birth records for births that occurred in Vermilion County, Illinois.
WHO CAN OBTAIN A CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE?
Under Illinois law, a certified copy may be issued only to:
- The person named on the birth record (18 years or older)
- A parent whose name appears on the birth record
- A court-appointed legal guardian (with certified guardianship papers)
REQUEST IN PERSON
Visit the Vermilion County Clerk’s office to request a certified birth certificate. Applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo ID and a completed application.
REQUEST BY MAIL
Mail your completed application to:
Vermilion County Clerk’s Office
201 N. Vermilion St.
Danville, IL 61832
Include:
- Completed Application
- Copy of a valid photo ID
- Check or money order payable to the Vermilion County Clerk
- Self-addressed, stamped return envelope
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Proof of identity must be provided to request any vital records. The following examples of identification are acceptable in person or by mail.
- Valid Government Issued Photo ID
Provide 1 of the following as long as the item is not expired
- Driver’s License
- State Issued Photo ID
- Passport
- Government Issued ID that has expired (if no more than 6 months)
You must have an item in both of the following categories
- A government issued photo ID that has expired &
- One additional document showing your name and current address (insurance card, paycheck, membership card or piece of mail)
- No ID or Government Issue ID expired (more than 6 months)
You must have an item in both of the following categories
- One of the following:
- Medical/Car Insurance Card
- Car registration paperwork
- Credit Card Statement
- Bank Statement
- Voter Registration Card &
- One additional document showing you name and current address (statement, mail, paycheck)
SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION
COURT APPOINTED LEGAL GUARDIANS
Court appointed legal guardians may obtain a birth certificate by submitting a certified copy of the court appointment.
Guardianship requests must be made:
- In person
- By mail
Certified guardianship papers may be obtained from the Circuit Court that issued the appointment.
AUTHORIZING SOMEONE ELSE TO PICK UP YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE
If you would like another person to pick up your birth certificate, complete an Authorization for Release to a Third- Party Form.
The completed form must be:
- Mailed, or
- Faxed (217) 554-1914
- Copy of valid government-issued ID
to the Vermilion Couty Clerk’s Office.
Authorization Form for Release to Third Party
FEES
First Certified Copy $19.00
Each Additional Copy (same record, same order) $8.00
FEE WAIVERS
Eligible individuals may receive one free certified birth certificate if they were born in Vermilion County and qualify under Illinois law.
Eligible applicants include:
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Survivors of domestic violence residing in a shelter
- Individuals recently released from incarceration (within the last 90 days)
- Individuals scheduled for release from incarceration
Verification from an approved human services provider is required.
REQUIRED FORMS
Domestic Violence Verification Form
Incarceration Verification Form
GENEALOGY REQUESTS
Birth certificates may be issued for genealogy purposes only if:
- The person is deceased (proof of death is required), or
- The birth record is at least 75 years old