Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2017)

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Indexed Marriage Records in Illinois (IL) (Filtered: "Davis")

8,813 verified filings in this index (1829–2017) • All dates in US MM/DD/YYYY format

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Primary Registrant / Subject	Filing Year & Included Fields	Category	Co-Registrant / Associated Details (Teaser)	Filing Year	Locality	Certificate / Docket #	Record Abstract
Fergus F. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Susan E. S•••• • Ceremony Date: 01/17/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Ezekial Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Elizabeth L•••• • Ceremony Date: 08/17/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Enoch M. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Laura Deborah P•••• • Ceremony Date: 12/22/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Elmer E. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Mary E. S•••• • Ceremony Date: 02/10/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Elisha R. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Elizabeth P. H•••• • Ceremony Date: 02/25/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1••••	📄 Sample report
Elias L. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Margaret Alice D•••• • Ceremony Date: 10/30/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Edward A. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Adams N. V•••• • Ceremony Date: 04/02/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Doras W. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Anna L. T•••• • Ceremony Date: 01/03/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
David Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Mary Ann B•••• • Ceremony Date: 05/03/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
David Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Matilda H•••• • Ceremony Date: 12/25/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Clyde A. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Dessa J•••• • Ceremony Date: 07/03/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Clinton Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Perrine Zilpha E•••• • Ceremony Date: 11/07/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Charles L. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Mary R. H•••• • Ceremony Date: 09/23/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Charles F. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Susan Y•••• • Ceremony Date: 08/22/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Charles Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Emily B•••• • Ceremony Date: 02/02/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1••••	📄 Sample report
Boley C. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Elizabeth Ann B•••• • Ceremony Date: 08/29/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Benjamin P. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Eliza B•••• • Ceremony Date: 11/18/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Beden Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Mary H•••• • Ceremony Date: 08/21/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report
Basil Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Sarah C•••• • Ceremony Date: 10/01/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1••••	📄 Sample report
Arthur E. Davis	📅 Filed 1995 • 31 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Spouse name • ✓ File #	Marriage Records	Spouse: Nona J•••• • Ceremony Date: 06/25/1995	1995	Macoupin (IL)	IL-MR-1995-B1-••••	📄 Sample report

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Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2017)

Distribution of locally archived records in Illinois (IL) by registration period:

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) 14 Filings (4%)

1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) 8,793 Filings (100%)

1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) 0 Filings (0%)

Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) 6 Filings (4%)

Most Frequently Indexed Surnames in Illinois (IL)

Select any surname below to filter Illinois (IL) filings for that family name:

Brown (128) Clark (75) Davis (74) Jones (47) Baker (47) Johnson (43) Smith (42) Hall (36) Bates (35) Cherry (33) Arnold (33) Cox (32) Edwards (31) Best (30) Campbell (28) England (27)

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Illinois Recording Offices, Hours & Fees

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Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed Copy

Maintains real estate warranty deeds, parcel PIN title transfers, and county vital marriage indexes (1871–Present).

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County / Illinois Judicial Circuit

📍 50 W. Washington Street (Daley Center), Room 1001, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $2.00 1st pg + $6.00 Circuit Court Certification Seal

Maintains civil, domestic relations, chancery, probate, and county circuit court dockets.

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) / State Archives

📍 320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $20.00 Official Licensure Certification • Genealogical Index Copies Available

Central state registry for verified professional licensing rolls and statewide archival marriage indexes.

Statutory Authority: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) ✓ Verified Venue & Fee Schedule

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What Is Inside a Illinois (IL) Marriage Record Report

Focused 100% on marriage event data, spouse names, and vital registry verification — with zero unrelated property or corporate clutter:

Section 01 • Marriage Abstract ✓ Included in PDF

Unmasked Groom, Bride & Certificate Details

• Full unredacted legal names of Groom / Spouse 1 and Bride / Spouse 2
• Complete State / Town Marriage Certificate or License Number
• Exact Ceremony / Filing Date (MM/DD/YYYY) & Municipality of Marriage

Section 02 • Marriage Cross-Check ✓ Included in PDF

Other Marriage Filings for Either Spouse

• Scans the Illinois Marriage Registry for prior or subsequent marriage licenses
• Helps distinguish common names or verify remarriage history
• Strictly filtered to Marriage Records only (no noisy cross-category dumps)

Section 03 • Vital Clerk Guide ✓ Included in PDF

Official Town / County Clerk Ordering Guide

• Exact Illinois (IL) Town/County Vital Clerk address & counter hours
• Statutory certified marriage certificate fee & ID requirements
• Step-by-step instructions to request a raised-seal copy if needed for court/passport

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OFFICIAL COUNTY & MUNICIPAL CLERK RETRIEVAL GUIDE

How to Order a Certified Copy from the Clerk in Illinois (IL)

Statutory Fee: $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification

⚡ Why Unlock the $1.99 Online Index Dossier Before Visiting the Clerk?

1. Instant Online Index Dossier ($1.99) INSTANT PDF

✓ Immediate Unmasked Certificate / Docket # (Required on clerk forms)
✓ Full Co-Registrant / Spouse Surname & Exact Filing Year
✓ Downloadable 3-Section Archival PDF in 5 seconds

2. Local Clerk Raised-Seal Copy ($15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification) Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

• Requires exact Certificate/Instrument # or charges extra search fees
• Requires notarized application, government photo ID & money order
• Needed only for official court, passport, or DMV name-change filings

Custodian Office

Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

Walk-In & Mail Office Hours

🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)

Estimated Processing Turnaround

⏱️ Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

ID & Requester Eligibility

Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or Passport); full names of both spouses and exact ceremony/filing date.

Step-by-Step Certified Copy Ordering Instructions (Illinois (IL)):

Locate the exact Certificate / License Number and MM/DD/YYYY filing date in your unmasked Illinois (IL) Marriage Report.

Submit a Certified Copy Request Form to the Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602) in person during counter hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)) or by mail.

Enclose a copy of your government photo ID and the statutory fee ($15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification) payable by check, money order, or municipal counter card.

Why start with the Index Report? Government clerks charge search fees or reject mail requests when the exact Certificate, Docket, or Instrument Number and filing year are missing. Unlocking the $1.99 Index Report gives you the exact filing number before you contact the clerk.

Illinois Vital & Public Record Statutory Reference

Governing Public Record Law:: Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
Vital & Recording Statute:: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
Indexed Records on This Page:: 8,813 Filings (1829–2017)
Statewide Statutory Roll Start:: 01/01/1871 – Present
Judicial & Clerk Venue:: Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Local Clerk Counter Hours:: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)
Report Format:: Instant 3-Section PDF ($1.99 Single / $9.99 Pass)

Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2017)

How many Marriage Records records are indexed for Illinois (IL) and what years do they cover?

This Illinois (IL) index currently contains 8,813 verified public record filings recorded between 1829 and 2017 (statewide statutory archive begins 01/01/1871). Frequently indexed surnames in this jurisdiction include Brown (128), Clark (75), Davis (74), Jones (47), Baker (47).

What information is included in a Illinois (IL) Marriage Records PDF Report?

Each unmasked Illinois (IL) report provides a category-focused 3-section dossier: (1) Unmasked Groom, Bride & Certificate Details — Full unredacted legal names of Groom / Spouse 1 and Bride / Spouse 2, Complete State / Town Marriage Certificate or License Number, Exact Ceremony / Filing Date (MM/DD/YYYY) & Municipality of Marriage; (2) Other Marriage Filings for Either Spouse — Scans the Illinois Marriage Registry for prior or subsequent marriage licenses; and (3) Official Town / County Clerk Ordering Guide with custodian venue details under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.).

How do I order an official certified copy from the clerk in Illinois (IL)?

To obtain a physical raised-seal certified copy in Illinois (IL), first note the exact File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and MM/DD/YYYY filing date from the index report. Submit your request in person or by mail to the Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)). The statutory fee is $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification, with typical turnaround of Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail.

Where are official public records maintained in Illinois (IL)?

In Illinois (IL) (17-000 (Statewide)), official records are maintained by Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division and Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions) pursuant to Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5).

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Cook County (Chicago), IL 59,518 Macoupin County, IL 8,799 Springfield, IL 777 Peoria, IL 674 Rockford, IL 594 Naperville, IL 576 Aurora, IL 528 Elgin, IL 425 Des Plaines, IL 367 Joliet, IL 349 Evanston, IL 343 Arlington Heights, IL 339 Orland Park, IL 337 Oak Park, IL 332 Oak Lawn, IL 330 Plainfield, IL 329 Skokie, IL 323 Champaign, IL 321 Schaumburg, IL 315 Decatur, IL 313

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RecordsRegister National Archival Index. (2026). "Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2017) (8,813 Indexed Filings, 17-000 (Statewide))." Retrieved 10/16/2026 from https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/marriage-records

Archival Verification & Statutory Compliance Notice: All public record abstracts indexed on this page are compiled pursuant to state Freedom of Information statutes (including Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)). RecordsRegister.com is an independent public record archival index and is not affiliated with any government agency, nor is it a "consumer reporting agency" as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.). Information may not be used to determine eligibility for credit, employment, insurance, or tenant screening.