Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Illinois: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Rock Island County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Rock Island serves all of the following towns and cities in Illinois:
- Andalusia
- Carbon Cliff
- Coal Valley
- Cordova
- East Moline
- Hampton
- Hillsdale
- Moline
- Port Byron
- Rapids City
- Reynolds
- Rock Island
- Silvis
Rock Island County Clerk
| Office | Rock Island County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1504 3rd Avenue |
| City | Rock Island |
| State | Illinois |
| Zip | 61201 |
| Phone | 309-558-3569 |
| Website | https://www.rockislandcounty.org/CountyClerk/ |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Services | Birth certificates, Death certificates, Marriage licenses, Civil union licenses |
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Illinois such as Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, then you can follow this link.
Rock Island County Vital Statistics
Rock Island County, Illinois, is home to a total population of approximately 143,560 residents. In recent statistics, the area saw about 1,400 births, while 1,100 individuals passed away, reflecting the community's demographic changes. Among these life events, there were around 600 marriages and 300 divorces reported, providing insight into the local marriage statistics. The county's average life expectancy stands at 78.3 years, indicating the overall health and longevity of its residents. Additionally, the infant mortality rate is recorded at 6.5 per 1,000 live births, a critical statistic that highlights the importance of maternal and infant health services. These figures represent vital records information essential for understanding the population's dynamics and historical context. For those interested in more detailed birth and death records, marriage statistics, and other vital records information, we encourage you to explore resources provided by the local vital records office.