Marriage records in Will County, Illinois, are available through several channels. WillCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about the county's marriage records. Additionally, the County Clerk's office maintains records of marriage licenses and certificates — documents can be ordered in person, by mail, or through an online portal. Below is a practical guide to searching, ordering, and obtaining marriage records in Will County.
Will Marriage Records Search
In Illinois, the responsibility for issuing marriage licenses and registering certificates is assigned to the County Clerk's office. In Will County, this function is performed by the Will County Clerk. Here are stored:
- marriage licenses issued within the county;
- returned and registered marriage certificates;
- historical marriage records dating back decades.
The Vital Records division at the clerk's office processes requests for searches and copies. You can visit the address below — no appointment is necessary.
If you need a record of dissolution of marriage, contact the Circuit Clerk of the county where the court decision was made — this is a separate procedure.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Will
The fees for marriage records are set by the Will County Clerk's office in accordance with Illinois law. Below is the current fee schedule for services from the Vital Records division.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $12.00 |
| Each additional copy (in the same order) | $2.00 |
| Search fee | Included in the cost of the first copy |
Payment is accepted in the form of a money order or cashier's check made payable to Will County Clerk. Personal checks are usually also accepted when visiting the office. Mail request processing time is approximately 4–6 weeks, although during peak periods, processing times may increase.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Will
There are three main ways to order a copy of a marriage certificate in Will County.
Online
The state of Illinois offers a centralized online portal for ordering vital records. Go to the Vital Records page on the Will County Clerk's website to find a link to the online ordering system. Note: online orders may incur an additional service fee charged by the payment system operator.
In Person
Visit the county clerk's office at 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet. No appointment is necessary. Bring with you:
- A valid photo ID (driver's license, passport).
- Information about the individuals listed in the record: full names of the spouses, approximate date of marriage.
- Payment in an acceptable form.
Certified copies are generally issued on the day of the request — if the record is found in the database.
By Mail
Send a written request to the clerk's office address. Include in the envelope:
- A completed application specifying the full names of the spouses and the date of marriage (the form can be downloaded from the official website);
- A copy of the applicant's ID;
- A money order or cashier's check for the appropriate amount;
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).
For additional questions regarding state public records, use the Find Public Records portal on the Illinois government website. If you need information about county court cases, contact the Will County Courthouse of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.