State and Local Government Records Management Programs

The Records Management Section of the Illinois State Archives is responsible for assisting state and local government agencies with the disposal of records. In Illinois, no public record may be disposed of without the approval of the appropriate records commission.

For information about the procedures to dispose of state records call (217) 782-2647. To dispose of local government records call (217) 782-7075. You may also contact our office through mail, fax, or e-mail.

Records Management Section
Illinois State Archives
Springfield, Illinois 62756

Fax: (217) 557-1928
Illinois State Archives Contact Form
(Choose Records Management as the subject)

Vital Records
Records Management does not have access to vital records; however, you may wish to try one of the following sources for birth, death, marriage and divorce records:
  • For birth, death and marriage records:

Illinois State Archives

Deaths, 1916–1947

Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD)

Births, Deaths and Marriages

County Clerks

Births, Deaths and Marriages (certified copies)

Department of Public Health,
Office of Vital Records

Births and Deaths (certified copies)

  • For divorce records:

Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD)

Circuit Clerks (Address inquiries to the Circuit Clerk)


Local Records Management Services
(For Local Government Agencies)

State Records Management Services
(For State Government Agencies)

Forms to Transfer Records to the Illinois State Archives
(Contact the Inventory Control Section at (217) 782-4866 with questions about state records transfers to the Illinois State Archives.)


Freedom of Information
(For all State and Local Government Agencies)