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Home > Request > Death Certificates

Death Certificates

Who May Obtain a Death Certificate?

You can obtain a certified copy of a death certificate if you are a relative or a person who can prove a financial interest.

How to Obtain a Death Certificate:

In-Person:

Come into the LaSalle County Clerk’s Office, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and fill out an application.

By Mail:

Download Request for Death Certificate

Fill out the application and mail it along with a photocopy of a current and valid acceptable form of identification and a check or money order made payable to the LaSalle County Clerk to:

        JoAnn Carretto
        LaSalle County  Clerk
        707 E. Etna Road
        Ottawa,  IL  61350

What are the Fees for a Death Certificate?

The fee is $21 for the first copy and $8 for each additional copy of the same certificate, requested at the same time.

There is no charge for a certification when required by the Veteran’s Administration.  Evidence of the V.A.’s requirement of this record must accompany the application.

What are the Acceptable Forms of Current and Valid Identification?

  • Illinois Drivers License
  • Illinois State Identification Card
  • U.S. Military Identification Card
  • Selective Service Card
  • Out-of-State Drivers License
  • U.S. Naturalization Certificate
  • U.S. Immigration Card
  • U.S. Passport

What About Genealogical Research?

Death records in LaSalle County begin in the year 1877.  Some requested records prior to 1916 may not be on file.  Death records are filed with the County Clerk in the County where the death occurred.

Circuit Clerk

Greg Vaccaro

Phone / Hours

Child Support Division:

Phone: 815-433-0774
Fax: 815-433-9198
119 W. Madison Street
Room 200
Ottawa, IL 61350

Civil Division:

Phone: 815-434-8671
Fax: 815-433-6647
119 W. Madison Street
Room 201
Ottawa, IL 61350

Traffic/Criminal Division:

Phone: 815-434-8271
Fax: 815-434-8299
707 Etna Road, Room 141
Ottawa, IL 61350

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Monday - Friday

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