Illinois
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The state of Illinois with its capital Springfield and its most populous city, Chicago, is the fifth largest state in the United States.
More than 400 applications for apostille of documents and legalizations are received monthly from Illinois. Especially from Chicago there are a large number of applications such as marriage certificates, police and death certificates, as well as legalizations related to the embassy.
What are the requirements for apostilling a document in Illinois?
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Original Document
You will need to make sure of the following:
- You have an original document or duplicate issued by the State
- Appropriate signature is provided
- Original document was recently issued
- The apostille of the original takes anywhere from 4-10 business days.
The Illinois Secretary of State apostilles public and private documents if the following applies:
- Illinois Birth and Death Certificates have been signed by the Local Registrar, County Clerk or the State of Illinois Department of Public Health
- Illinois Marriage Certificates have been signed by the County Clerk or the State of Illinois Department of Public Health
- Illinois Divorce Decrees have been certified by the Circuit Clerk
Please note:
- The following signature are accepted on an original document so it is valid for an apostille:
- Steven C. Noble, Local Registrar
- Jesse White, Secretary of State
- Peggy Ann Milton
- Terry Mason, Local Registrar
- Willard R. Helander, County Clerk
- Bob Delaney, County Clerk
- David Orr, County Clerk
- You can contact the Illinois Index Department to obtain copies of Illinois Certificates at:
- 111 E Monroe St Springfield, IL 62756 (217) 782-7017
- If you want to order online you can also visit: www.vitalchek.com
Scanned Photocopy of Original Document
You will need to make sure of the following:
- Appropriate signature is NOT provided
- Original document is damaged
- Original document was issued over 10 years ago
- Destination country ACCEPTS apostilles of the scanned photocopy of the original document; most countries do accept an apostille of the scanned photocopy
- You need the apostille within 24 hours.
Please note:
- Because the notary and the apostille are required to be issued from the same state, the scanned photocopy of the original document that you provide will be notarized and apostilled in New York City.
- You can contact the Illinois Index Department to obtain copies of Illinois Certificates at:
- 111 E Monroe St Springfield, IL 62756 (217) 782-7017