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Birth Records
Birth
Records on File with the Knox County Clerk:
Birth records on file
with the Knox County Clerk date back to 1878.
Who
May Obtain a Birth Record:
Only the following
persons may obtain a copy:
-
Person named on
the record (18 years or older)
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Parent(s) named on
the record
-
Legal Guardian
(must show documentation)
-
Legal
Representative (must show documentation)
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Genealogist
(record must be at least 75 years old)
What
Identification is Required:
In order to complete
your request for search of a vital record, you must present proper
identification from either Group "A" or Group
"B":
Group
"A"
One of the following: |
Group
"B"
Two of the following: |
- Illinois or Out-of-State
Driver's License
- Illinois or Out-of-State
State ID Card
- U.S. Military ID Card
- U.S. Immigration Card
- Illinois Public
Assistance
ID Card
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- Social Security Card
- Voter Registration Card
- Employee ID Card with
photo and signature
- School ID Card with photo
- Certificate of
Naturalization
- Certificate of U.S.
Citizenship
- Piece of mail displaying
correct name and address
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The documents you
request will be mailed to the address on your identification.
If that address is not correct, you will need to provide the office
with a copy of a piece of mail (power bill, utility bill, cable tv
bill, etc.) that establishes your address.
What
is the Fee:
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One record search
including one certified copy is $7.00
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Each additional
copy of same record issued at the same time is $2.00
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One record search
without certified copy and uncertified copies marked "For
Genealogical Purposes Only" is $5.00
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Express mail (next
day delivery) is an additional $16.50
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There is an
additional convenience fee of $1.75 for online purchases.
How
to Obtain in Person, by Mail, or Online:
| In Person |
Visit the Office
of the Knox County Clerk, Knox County Courthouse, 200 S.
Cherry St., Galesburg. Office hours are Mon. - Fri.,
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Complete
form, present acceptable
identification (and any necessary documentation; see chart
above), and make payment in the form of cash, check, or money
order payable to "Knox County Clerk" |
| By Mail |
Complete
form, make copy of acceptable identification (and any necessary
documentation), and make payment in the form of money order
payable to "Knox County Clerk". Send to Office
of the Knox County Clerk, 200 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, IL
61401 |
| Online |
Click
here to visit the Illinois E-Pay website.
Make payment through Illinois E-Pay using credit card (VISA,
MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) and fax completed
form and acceptable identification (and any necessary
documentation) to 309/345-3801 |
Are
Birth Records Available for Genealogical Purposes:
Yes, but only those
that are 75 years or older. Uncertified copies of records
prior to January 1, 1916, are at a cost of $5.00. Records
after January 1, 1916, are at the costs as listed above. Only
certified copies are issued. Click
here for more information on genealogy in Illinois and in other
states.
Are
Birth Records Certified Copies:
Yes, all birth records
beginning January 1, 1916, are certified copies and contain the
official seal of the County Clerk and Registrar of Knox County,
Illinois. The official seal on the document is a "raised
seal" that can be felt if touched.
What
If the Birth Occurred in Another County or State:
Try these other county
(PDF format) and state
links.
What
You Should Know About Legal Access to Vital Records:
In an effort to
prevent identity theft and protect the privacy of those named on
vital records, the Office of the Knox County Clerk works diligently
to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the records
maintained by the County Clerk. Click here to learn more about
legal access to vital records.
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