Access Bolingbrook Obituary Records
Bolingbrook obituary records are filed through two different county clerks because the village spans both Will County and DuPage County. With a population near 74,000, Bolingbrook is one of the larger suburbs southwest of Chicago. The county where the death took place controls which clerk has the record. Most of Bolingbrook falls in Will County, so that is where the majority of death certificates end up. Searching for a Bolingbrook obituary means knowing which county office to contact and what documents you need.
Bolingbrook Quick Facts
Where Bolingbrook Obituary Records Are Filed
Bolingbrook straddles two counties. The bigger part is in Will County. A smaller portion extends into DuPage County. This split matters when you look for obituary records. The death certificate is filed with the county clerk where the death happened. If the death took place at a home or facility on the Will County side of Bolingbrook, the Will County Clerk has it. If it was on the DuPage side, the DuPage County Clerk keeps the record.
The Will County Clerk death certificates page covers ordering for the Will County portion. Lauren Staley is the Will County Clerk. Her office is at 302 N. Chicago Street in Joliet. Call (815) 740-4615 or email vitalrecords@willcounty.gov. Will County charges $16 for the first certified copy and $8 for each extra. They accept walk-in, mail, email, and online orders through VitalChek.
The DuPage County Clerk office is at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. Jean Kaczmarek is the clerk. Phone is (630) 407-5500. DuPage charges $18 for the first copy and $6 for extras. They also take in-person, mail, and VitalChek orders for Bolingbrook obituary records from the DuPage side.
Note: If you are unsure which county covers the address, call either clerk and they can check their files.
How to Search Bolingbrook Death Records
Online ordering through VitalChek is the easiest way for most Bolingbrook residents. Both Will County and DuPage County use VitalChek as their online vendor. Fill out the form, select the right county, and pay with a credit card. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the county rate. Expect to pay around $26 to $40 total for one certified copy of a Bolingbrook death record. The record arrives by mail.
Mail requests work for both counties. For Will County, send your letter to 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Include the full name of the person who died, the date of death, your relationship, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order payable to the Will County Clerk. For DuPage County, mail to 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Same info, but make the check out to the DuPage County Clerk. Allow several weeks for either office to process mail orders for Bolingbrook obituary records.
In-person visits get you same-day copies. The Will County office in Joliet is about 15 miles from Bolingbrook. The DuPage office in Wheaton is about 12 miles away. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will search the records and print copies while you wait.
ID Requirements for Bolingbrook Obituary Records
Both counties require a valid photo ID to process your request. Will County takes a driver's license or state ID from any US state, a US passport, a foreign passport, US military ID, or a US naturalization certificate. If you do not have any of those, Will County allows two other forms of ID instead. The two items can include a utility bill, insurance card, vehicle registration, bank statement, pay stub, voter registration card, or public assistance card. At least one must show your current address and only one can be a bill or piece of mail.
DuPage County accepts similar IDs. An Illinois driver's license, state ID, US passport, or military ID all work. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, the person requesting the record must prove they have a right to it. This means showing your relationship to the deceased through documentation. Social Security cards are not valid ID for Bolingbrook obituary record requests at either county.
Bolingbrook Death Certificate Services
The Will County death certificates page has all the details for ordering from the Will County side of Bolingbrook. This is where most requests go.
From this page you can find the mail-in form, check fee amounts, and link out to VitalChek for online ordering. Will County also lists their email address for submitting requests, which is another option for Bolingbrook residents.
State Resources for Bolingbrook Obituary
The Illinois Department of Public Health holds death records for the whole state from 1916 forward. If neither Will County nor DuPage County has the Bolingbrook record you need, IDPH is the fallback. They are in Springfield at 925 E. Ridgely Avenue. Call (217) 782-6554. Mail requests take about 12 weeks. This is much slower than going through the county for Bolingbrook obituary records.
Historical Bolingbrook deaths may show up in the Illinois State Archives death index covering 1916 to 1972. This free tool searches by name. It gives you a certificate number but not the actual document. Under 410 ILCS 535/18, all deaths in Illinois must be registered within seven days. The funeral director handles the filing with the local registrar. For Bolingbrook, the record goes to the county and then to the state. Both systems should have a copy after the registration period.
The Illinois Association of County Clerks directory lists contact info for all 102 county clerks. This is useful if you need obituary records from a county other than Will or DuPage.
Will County Obituary Records
Most of Bolingbrook is in Will County. The Will County Clerk in Joliet handles death certificates for the majority of Bolingbrook deaths. For more details on Will County obituary records, fees, and ordering options, visit the county page.
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