Naperville Birth Certificate Search

Naperville birth records are held by two county clerk offices because the city straddles the line between DuPage and Will counties. Most of Naperville sits in DuPage County, so that clerk handles the majority of birth certificate requests. The Will County portion of Naperville is smaller but still has a fair number of births on file. With about 150,000 residents, Naperville is one of the largest cities in the Chicago suburbs. Getting the right birth certificate means knowing which side of the county line the birth took place on.

DuPage County Birth Records for Naperville

The DuPage County Clerk is the main office for Naperville birth records. Most of the city falls in DuPage County, and the major hospitals serving Naperville are on the DuPage side. The clerk office is at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton, IL 60187. Call (630) 407-5500 to ask about a Naperville birth record or to check if the birth is on file there.

The fee is $14 for the first certified copy of a Naperville birth certificate from DuPage County. Each additional copy is $2. That makes DuPage one of the more affordable counties in the Chicago area for birth certificates. You need a valid photo ID and must state your relationship to the person on the record. Walk-in service is available at the Wheaton office, and most requests are filled the same day. You can also order by mail by sending a written request with a check or money order for $14 and a copy of your photo ID.

By law, the County Clerk's Office cannot make corrections to birth records. If your Naperville birth certificate from DuPage County has a mistake, you need to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for corrections. The DuPage Clerk can tell you which forms to file and where to send them, but the actual change goes through the state office in Springfield.

Will County Birth Records in Naperville

The southern part of Naperville is in Will County. If the birth took place at a hospital or address on the Will County side, the birth record is on file with the Will County Clerk. That office is at 302 N. Chicago St in Joliet, IL 60432. The phone number is (815) 740-4615.

Will County charges $12 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate and $4 for each extra copy. The Will County Clerk keeps birth records for all births in the Will County portion of Naperville. If you are not sure which county your Naperville address falls in, call the DuPage Clerk first. They can check their records and tell you if the birth is on file. If not, try the Will County office next. Between the two counties, one of them will have your Naperville birth record.

Note: Will County and DuPage County have different fees, so the cost of your Naperville birth certificate depends on which county holds the record.

Illinois Birth Records for Naperville

The Illinois Department of Public Health has copies of all birth records filed in the state from 1916 on. This includes all Naperville births in both DuPage and Will counties. If you are not sure which county holds your record, the state can search across all counties at once. IDPH is at 925 E. Ridgely Ave, Springfield, IL 62702. Call (217) 782-6554 for help.

State fees are $10 for a certified copy and $2 for each extra. Processing takes about 12 weeks, which is much slower than the DuPage or Will County clerk offices. Under 410 ILCS 535, the Illinois Vital Records Act sets the rules for birth record access. Only the person named on the record, a parent, a legal guardian, or a legal representative can get a certified copy. The state enforces the same ID rules as the county offices for Naperville birth records.

The IDPH obtain a birth certificate page walks through the full process for ordering a Naperville birth certificate from the state.

For most Naperville residents, going to the DuPage County office in Wheaton is faster and cheaper than ordering from the state.

Who Can Access Naperville Birth Records

Illinois law limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Under 410 ILCS 535/25, the person named on the record, a parent, a legal guardian, or an authorized legal representative can order a certified copy. You must show a valid photo ID at the counter. This rule applies at both the DuPage County Clerk in Wheaton and the Will County Clerk in Joliet for Naperville birth records.

For older Naperville birth records, the rules loosen up. Records over 75 years old are generally open to the public for genealogy and research under 410 ILCS 535/27. That means Naperville birth records from before 1951 can be accessed by anyone. The DuPage and Will county clerks both handle genealogy requests. You can also go through the state's genealogy search for $10.

Fixing a Naperville Birth Certificate

Errors on a Naperville birth certificate need to go through the Illinois Department of Public Health for correction. The county clerk offices cannot change what is on the record. Under 410 ILCS 535/12, IDPH handles all amendments and corrections to vital records in Illinois. You will need supporting documents like a court order, affidavit, or other proof of the correct information.

Common corrections for Naperville birth certificates include fixing a misspelled name, adding a father's name, or updating the record after an adoption or legal name change. Contact IDPH at (217) 782-6554 to learn what forms and documents you need to file. Some changes take a few weeks. Others can take several months. The clerk office in DuPage or Will County can point you in the right direction if you are not sure where to start.

More Resources for Naperville

The Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders keeps a list of all county clerk offices in the state. This is a good starting point if you need to find contact info for DuPage, Will, or any other county clerk office that may have Naperville birth records on file.

Each county sets its own hours and fees within the limits set by state law. The DuPage office and the Will office have different schedules, so call ahead before you visit for a Naperville birth certificate.

Birth Records Near Naperville

Several cities near Naperville share the DuPage or Will county lines. Aurora is right next door to the west and also spans multiple counties. Wheaton is the DuPage County seat and home to the DuPage Clerk office. Bolingbrook is to the southeast in Will County. Downers Grove sits to the northeast in DuPage County. Joliet is the Will County seat and is south of Naperville.

If you were born at a hospital near the edge of Naperville and one of these cities, the record may be filed under the other city's name. The county where the hospital sits is what matters, not your home address at the time. Check with the right county clerk to find your birth record.

DuPage County Birth Records

Most of Naperville falls in DuPage County. The DuPage County Clerk in Wheaton handles the bulk of birth certificate requests for Naperville residents. The county page has full details on office hours, fees, and how to order by mail or in person.

View DuPage County Birth Records →

For births on the south side of Naperville, check the Will County birth records page as well.