Bolingbrook Birth Records
Bolingbrook birth records are split between two county clerk offices because the village sits across the Will County and DuPage County line. Which office holds your birth certificate depends on which side of Bolingbrook the birth took place. Most of the village falls in Will County, but a large section on the north end is in DuPage County. If you need a birth certificate for someone born in Bolingbrook, figuring out the right county is the first step. Both offices keep records going back decades and accept walk-in requests.
Bolingbrook Quick Facts
Will County Birth Records for Bolingbrook
The Will County Clerk handles birth certificates for the southern portion of Bolingbrook. The office is at 302 N. Chicago St in Joliet, IL 60432. Call (815) 740-4615 to check if a Bolingbrook birth record is on file there. Since most of the village is in Will County, this is where the majority of Bolingbrook birth certificates are held. The clerk keeps vital records going back many years.
The fee is $12 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy costs $4 when you order at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID and be ready to state your relationship to the person on the record. The staff will look up the birth by name and date. If it is on file, they print it while you wait. Under 410 ILCS 535, only certain people can get a certified birth certificate in Illinois. The person named, parents, legal guardians, and authorized representatives all qualify. The clerk staff will verify your eligibility at the counter before handing over any Bolingbrook birth record.
| Office | Will County Clerk, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 N. Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432 |
| Phone | (815) 740-4615 |
| Fees | $12 first copy, $4 each additional |
You can also order by mail from the Will County Clerk. Send a written request with the full name on the birth record, date of birth, parents' names, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $12. Mail it to the Joliet address above. Allow one to two weeks for processing.
The Will County Clerk's vital records page has the full list of fees and what you need to bring for a Bolingbrook birth certificate.
Check the site for the most current hours and any changes to the process before you make the trip from Bolingbrook to the Joliet office.
DuPage County Birth Records for Bolingbrook
If the birth took place in the northern part of Bolingbrook, the DuPage County Clerk has that record on file. The DuPage County Clerk office is at 421 N. County Farm Rd in Wheaton, IL 60187. Call (630) 407-5500 to ask about a Bolingbrook birth record on the DuPage side. The clerk is Jean Kaczmarek. DuPage has a well-organized vital records division that processes requests the same day for walk-in visitors.
DuPage County charges $14 for the first certified birth certificate copy. Additional copies are $2 each. These fees are a bit higher than Will County for the first copy, but the extra copy rate is lower. Bring the same documents you would need at Will County: photo ID, relationship to the person on the record, and details about the birth like the full name and date. The DuPage staff will search their system and print your Bolingbrook birth certificate on the spot if it is in their files.
Not sure which county covers the hospital or address? Call both offices. The staff can tell you if a particular Bolingbrook birth is in their system. This is the fastest way to sort out the county line question.
Note: Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital sits in Will County, so births there are filed with the Will County Clerk.
Bolingbrook Birth Certificate Resources
The Village of Bolingbrook website has links to local services and can point residents in the right direction for vital records. While the village itself does not issue birth certificates, the site provides contact information for the county offices that serve Bolingbrook.
The village site is a good starting point if you are unsure which county handles your particular Bolingbrook address. From there, you can reach the Will County or DuPage County clerk offices.
Bolingbrook residents can also order birth certificates through the Illinois Department of Public Health. The state keeps copies of all Illinois birth records from 1916 forward. IDPH charges $10 for a certified copy and $2 for each additional copy. The state office is in Springfield and processes orders by mail. The wait is about 12 weeks, so going to the county clerk in person is much faster for a Bolingbrook birth certificate.
Ordering a Bolingbrook Birth Certificate
There are a few ways to get a birth certificate for someone born in Bolingbrook. The in-person route at the county clerk is the fastest option. Walk into the Will County Clerk in Joliet or the DuPage County Clerk in Wheaton with your photo ID and the birth details. Most requests are filled the same day. This is the best choice if you need the certificate soon.
Mail orders work for both counties. Send your request with the needed information, a copy of your ID, and payment by check or money order. Will County charges $12 and DuPage charges $14. Allow a week or two for processing by mail. You can also order through VitalChek online for an added service fee. VitalChek processes orders on behalf of both county clerks and the state health department. Phone orders also go through VitalChek.
The Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders site has a directory of all county clerk offices in the state, including contact details for the Will and DuPage offices that serve Bolingbrook.
Use the IACCR directory to confirm addresses and phone numbers for either clerk office before you visit.
Bolingbrook Birth Records and Illinois Law
Illinois law controls who can get a certified birth certificate and how records are kept. The Illinois Vital Records Act under 410 ILCS 535 sets the rules for all counties, including Will and DuPage. Hospitals in Bolingbrook file the birth record with the county clerk within days of the birth. The county then keeps that record on file permanently.
Certified copies are restricted. The person named on the record, a parent, a legal guardian, or someone with a court order can get one. If you need a Bolingbrook birth certificate for someone else, you may need a notarized letter or a court order. The clerks in both counties check ID before they release any record. Under 410 ILCS 535/12, corrections to birth records require supporting documents and sometimes a court order from the circuit court. If your Bolingbrook birth certificate has an error, contact the county clerk or IDPH to find out what paperwork you need.
Birth records over 75 years old are generally open to the public for genealogy purposes. This applies to older Bolingbrook-area records held by Will or DuPage County.
Birth Records Near Bolingbrook
Several cities near Bolingbrook have their own birth records pages. Naperville is to the west and spans both DuPage and Will counties. Joliet is south in Will County and is where the Will County Clerk office is located. Downers Grove is to the north in DuPage County. Aurora is to the west and covers parts of Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties.
If you were born at a hospital near Bolingbrook but in a different municipality, the county of the hospital is what matters for your birth record. Both the Will County Clerk and the DuPage County Clerk can check their files if you are not sure where the birth was filed. Call the offices to sort it out before making the trip.
Will County and DuPage County Birth Records
Bolingbrook straddles two counties, so both county pages have relevant information for residents. The Will County page covers the clerk office in Joliet, fees, and how to order by mail. The DuPage County page has details on the Wheaton clerk office and their vital records process. Visit the county page that matches the side of Bolingbrook where the birth took place.