The Macoupin County Clerk's office keeps official records of deaths that occur in Macoupin County.
Under state law, you may legally obtain a copy of a death certificate if you are next of kin or can prove a financial interest in an individual's death.
Requesting a death certificate
You may obtain a death certificate in one of 5 methods:
In person at the Macoupin County Courthouse in the County Clerk's Office
Online at our online certified copy request site.
Write us
Mail your request to:
Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan
Vital Records
P.O. Box 107
Carlinville, IL 62626
Include the following items:
- a completed Death Certificate Request Form*
- a photocopy of your photo identification
- a check or money order payable to the Macoupin County Clerk for $20 (additional copies of the same record cost $10 each)
Note: Be sure to include your phone number with your mail request.
Email vitals@macoupincountyil.gov the information requested in the form found above for the type of record you are requesting.
Visit www.vitalchek.com and place an online order for a record. Please ONLY use VitalChek if you need a record quickly. They will charge you a significant fee for UPS or FEDEX expedited shipping. If you would like to order a record online and not pay additional shipping costs, visit our certified request site.