Death Records
Death certificates are available for any person who died within the city limits or at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
How to Obtain Death Certificates
Death records are released upon proof, only to a person, or a duly authorized agent, having a genealogical, (record must be over 20 years old), personal or property right interest in the record.
Identification
A person requesting a death certificate must fill out a Death Record Application and show TWO current, valid, and readable forms of identification. One current Photo I.D and one Non-Photo I.D required. Unreadable or expired identification will not be accepted.
Following is a list of acceptable forms of identification:
Photo ID:
- Illinois Driver’s License
- Illinois State Identification Card
- Out-of-state Driver’s License or State Identification Card (with one additional piece of mail that shows name and current address)
- U.S. government Driver’s License
- Passport
- Permanent resident card
- Matricula card issued after October 2006
Non-Photo I.D:
- Medical/Car Insurance ard
- Car/Voter’s Registration
- Credit Card/Bank Statement
- Paycheck stub with imprinted information
- Public Assistance Card
- Active duty military ID with issued and expiration dates
Fees
- $17.00 for each certified copy of a death record.
- $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record.
*Cash (in person only), money orders, and credit cards are only accepted—no personal checks.
How to Submit Applications
In-person: Harvey City Hall, 15320 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426.
By Mail: Requests made by mail require two copies of current valid acceptable identification, money order payable to The City of Harvey, and paid return postage. (Any missing documentation will make the request invalid, thus delaying the request) – No cash or personal checks.
