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● 9,430 Verified Illinois (IL) Filings Indexed (1829–2018)
🏛️ 9,430 INDEXED FILINGS • ILLINOIS (IL) Jurisdiction: 17-000 Index Span: 1829–2018 • Verified 10/23/2026

Illinois Marriage Records Directory (1829–2018)

Official Illinois Marriage Records index comprising 9,430 filings (2.67% of statewide holdings, 1829–2018) administered by the Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks.

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Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2018)

9,430 filings • Custodian: Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Albert A. Allen Elizabeth C•••• 11/09/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Claues Shradick Maria B•••• 03/28/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Flemming Huestes Caroline S•••• 04/24/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Edward Flemming Hattie D•••• 07/10/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Richard William Fitzsimmons Lizzie F•••• 11/05/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1••••
John W. Bond Caroline S•••• 12/06/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Jesse Bond Bessie S•••• 03/16/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Charles H. Anderson Mae Ella S•••• 02/20/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Frederick E. Mcafee Irene M. R•••• 10/31/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
William C. Armour Harriet R•••• 10/22/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Caleb W. Howser Julia E. H•••• 11/25/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Caleb D. Adcock Mary Jane S•••• 08/24/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
J. F. Martin Annie B•••• 08/29/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Charles J. Hutton Leila A. F•••• 02/07/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Charles Coulter Alice F•••• 03/16/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Godfrey Chealander May C•••• 04/08/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Cornelius Christopher Nellie P•••• 12/05/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1••••
Benjamin F. Bale Caroline S•••• 04/20/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
George D. Bowling Ann H•••• 01/22/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Uriah Armitage Araminta Jane J•••• 12/25/1995 Marriage Records Macoupin, IL #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••
Page 16 • 20 of 9,430 Illinois (IL) filings (1995–1995, median 1995).

Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

9,430 filings across 619 Illinois municipalities (2.67% of 352,757 statewide records)

Roll Median Year: 1995 (1995–1995)
People Lookup
256,687 filings (2722.0%)
100.0% of 256,687 IL people lookup
Property Deeds
86,233 filings (914.5%)
100.0% of 86,233 IL property deeds
Marriage Records
9,430 filings (100.0%)
100.0% of 9,430 IL marriage records
Court & Criminal
324 filings (3.4%)
100.0% of 324 IL court & criminal
Liens & Unclaimed Assets
83 filings (0.9%)
100.0% of 83 IL liens & unclaimed assets
Representative Indexed Citations on This Illinois (IL) Roll:
  • • Albert A. Allen — Elizabeth C•••• (Marriage Records, 11/09/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Claues Shradick — Maria B•••• (Marriage Records, 03/28/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Flemming Huestes — Caroline S•••• (Marriage Records, 04/24/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Edward Flemming — Hattie D•••• (Marriage Records, 07/10/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Richard William Fitzsimmons — Lizzie F•••• (Marriage Records, 11/05/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1••••, Macoupin)
  • • John W. Bond — Caroline S•••• (Marriage Records, 12/06/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Jesse Bond — Bessie S•••• (Marriage Records, 03/16/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
  • • Charles H. Anderson — Mae Ella S•••• (Marriage Records, 02/20/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)

Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2018)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Illinois (IL)) 18 (4%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Illinois (IL)) 9,406 (100%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Illinois (IL)) 6 (4%)
Illinois (IL) Recording Custodian: Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 • 🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) • 💵 $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification • Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)

People Lookup account for 256,687 filings (2722.0% of Illinois (IL) holdings and 100.0% of statewide people lookup). Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).

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Illinois (IL) Public Record Categories & Full Report Sections Covered on This Page

Every full report in Illinois (IL) consolidates all 6 statutory record divisions and all 27 public record categories below into one unified dossier:

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01 • Law Enforcement & Courts 9 Record Types

Illinois (IL) Criminal, Arrest, Warrant, Inmate & Court Records

  • • Arrest, Booking & Police Records: Custody logs, booking timestamps, and law enforcement incident abstracts.
  • • Warrant, Felony & Misdemeanor Search: Active bench warrants, criminal indictments, and statutory charge dispositions.
  • • Inmate, Probation & Driving Records: Correctional custody rolls, supervised probation status, and traffic/DUI citations.
02 • Vital Statistics Registry 4 Record Types

Illinois (IL) Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Vital Records

  • • Marriage Certificates & Licenses: Groom, bride, and spouse names, ceremony dates (MM/DD/YYYY), and certificate file numbers.
  • • Divorce Records & Dissolutions: Family court marital dissolution dockets, petitioners, and final decree dates.
  • • Birth & Death Registry Indexes: Natal birth cohort verifications, decedent vital rolls, and probate estate cross-checks.
03 • Solvency, Liens & Claims 4 Record Types

Illinois (IL) Bankruptcy, Judgments, Tax Liens & Unclaimed Money

  • • Bankruptcy & Civil Judgments: Federal Chapter 7/11/13 petitions, civil money judgments, and docket satisfactions.
  • • Tax Liens & UCC Filings: State/Federal tax warrants, municipal property liens, and UCC-1 secured financing statements.
  • • Unclaimed Money & Escheated Assets: State Treasurer dormant accounts, escrow refunds, and unclaimed property rolls.
04 • Real Estate & Deeds 3 Record Types

Illinois (IL) Property Deeds, Mortgages & Asset Lookup

  • • Property Deeds & Title Transfers: Warranty deeds, quitclaim conveyances, grantor/grantee chains, and recording book/page.
  • • Assessor Valuations & Mortgages: Parcel PINs, assessed land/building valuations, and recorded mortgage encumbrances.
05 • Business & Licensing 2 Record Types

Illinois (IL) Corporate Filings & License Lookup

  • • Corporate & LLC Filings: Secretary of State entity charters, active LLCs, corporate officers, and registered agents.
  • • License & Permit Lookup: State professional licensing boards, practitioner credentials, and standing verifications.
06 • Identity & Directory 5 Record Types

Illinois (IL) People Search, Phone, Email & Relatives

  • • People, Phone & Email Lookup: Full legal name aliases, landline/wireless phone numbers, and verified email endpoints.
  • • Address History & Relatives: Current and historical street residencies, household co-occupants, and related family members.

Illinois Marriage Records Directory (1829–2018) — Key Archival Questions

How many Marriage Records are indexed in Illinois and what period do they span?

There are 9,430 verified marriage records indexed across Illinois (IL), representing 2.67% of the 352,757 total statewide filings and covering 1829–2018. Leading surnames in Illinois marriage records include Brown (132), Clark (79), Davis (75), Baker (51), Jones (51), Johnson (46).

Which agency serves as the official custodian for Illinois Marriage Records?

Official marriage records in Illinois are administered by 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)). Statutory fee schedule: $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification. Requirements: Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or Passport); full names of both spouses and exact ceremony/filing date.

What specific marriage records entries are currently indexed on the Illinois roll?

Sample verified marriage records in Illinois include Albert A. Allen — Elizabeth C•••• (Marriage Records, 11/09/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin); Claues Shradick — Maria B•••• (Marriage Records, 03/28/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin). Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).

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RecordsRegister Archival Index (2026). "Illinois Marriage Records Directory (1829–2018) (9,430 Filings, 17-000)." https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/marriage-records

Compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). Independent public record index; not a government agency or FCRA consumer reporting agency (15 U.S.C. § 1681).