Civil Union Records

Special Notice

As of January 3, 2023, our hours of operation for in-person customers will change. Our new office hours will be 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. 

How to Obtain a Certified Civil Union Record

In Person

  • Must have valid government issued photo identification or items listed on ID Requirements (PDF)
  • $16 for first certified copy, $7 for an additional copy of the same record, at the same time
  • Payment method: cash, debit/credit card ($2.50 transaction fee applies up to $50, additional fees apply above $50), personal check (check must include Driver’s License Number and State where issued, if not Illinois, add your phone number)
  • Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Office location:
    324 Main Street
    Room 101
    Peoria, IL 61602

By Mail

Include the following items:

  • A completed Application for Vital Records Search.
  • A photocopy of a valid government issued photo identification with signature or items listed on ID Requirements (PDF).
  • A check (check must include your Driver’s License Number and State where issued, if not Illinois, and your phone number), money order or cashier’s check made payable to: Peoria County Clerk. Please do not send cash.
  • $16 for first certified copy, $7 for an additional copy of the same record.
  • Requested record(s) will be shipped within two weeks of your request once proper documentation and payment have been received.
  • Mail your request to:

    Peoria County Clerk
    324 Main Street
    Room 101
    Peoria, IL 61602

Online

You may purchase a certified civil union record by debit or credit card at the following website:

  • VitalChek
    • Expedited delivery service with option of 2 day or next day delivery.
    • Non-expedited orders will be delivered by USPS.
    • Expedited requests received by noon will be shipped the same business day. Orders received after noon will be shipped by the next business day.
    • The fee varies depending on the shipping method. A $19.50 expedite fee applies to expedited orders.
    • Vitalchek charges all orders a $9 processing fee.