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State Agency Result #1 Mail Address Illinois State Police Patrol Records Unit 500 Iles Park Place, Ste 200 Springfield, IL 62703-2982 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0614 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-785-2325 Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us General Information:  To request report if crash occurred on IL Tollway System, send check or money order payable to: IL Toll Highway Authority, Attn: State Police District 15, One Authority Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Records are available from 1976 to present. It takes 2-4 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 2 years but maintained on microfilm for 50 years. Specific Search Information:  If the accident was not investigated by the State Police, then the requestors must contact the local law enforcement authority that did the investigation. Include the following in your request: date, location, at least one driver's name, and report # if known.Crash reports are considered public record and are available without restriction. Items needed by the requester include date, names of drivers involved, report number, and an exact location.The fee is $5.00 per report or $20.00 for a reconstruction report. Add $1.00 if ordered online. Records are not available by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.If requester provides prepaid express envelope & label, the request will be returned quicker.A SASE is requested. Records can be requested and paid for online via E-Pay at the webpage. Visit www.isp.state.il.us/traffic/crashreports.cfm. The fee is $6.00 per report. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted for online requesting only. State Agency Result #2 Mail Address Attorney General Office 500 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Attorney General Office Phone:  217-782-1090 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  800-252-2518 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-4701 Internet:  http://www.ag.state.il.us Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #3 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. It takes up to one month before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfiche, in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Birth records are not considered public records. Copies are available to subject if 18 years old, parents, or legal guardian (with court order). Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, place of birth, relationship to person of record, names of parents, mother's maiden name, signature of requester and photo ID with daytime phone.Place of birth can be city or county. Include name of hospital, if known. The following data is not released -- sealed records.Fees are $10.00 per name for a computer abstract and $15.00 per name for a certified copy of original. Add $2.00 for each additional copy. Add $8.50 service fee to use a credit card. See expedited service below. Turnaround time: 15 days.No SASE is required. Turnaround time less than 1/2 hour, must show picture ID. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Also, detailed instructions are at the website above.Requests are processed within 2 days. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, phone and fax searches.Add $8.50 for using a credit card, $14.50 for express delivery. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #4 Mail Address Department of Business Services Corporate Department 330 Howlett Bldg, 3rd Floor, Copy Section Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Department of Business Services 501 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62756 Phone:  217-782-6961 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-9521 Phone 2 Type:  Name Availability Phone 3:  217-524-5248 Phone 3 Type:  Expedited Srv Phone 4:  217-524-8008 Phone 4 Type:  Name Availability Fax:  217-782-4528 Internet:  http://www.ilsos.net General Information:  Records are available from mid-1800's on. Closed records are stored at the State Archives. Only limited information is available for corporations dissolved before 1986. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Records are on micro-film from 1984. In-house computer has name of agent, state and date of incorporation, etc. Include the following in your request: full name of business, corporation file number.In addition to the articles of incorporation, corporation records include the following information: Annual Reports, Officers, Directors, Prior (merged) names, Assumed names, and Inactive names. The following data is not released -- financial recordsFor corps, LLCs. Etc., $25.00 for a copy of a document (certified or not., or good Standing or status certificate. For Not-for-profit $5.00 for copy of any document plus are $.50 per page after initial 10 pages. Certification is $5.00. Limited information can be requested by fax. Turnaround time: 5 to 7 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. The website gives free access to corporate and LLC records at www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/.A commercial access program is also available. Fees vary. Potential users must submit in writing the purpose of the request. Submit your request to become involved in this program to the Director's Office. List or bulk file purchases are available. Contact the Director's office for details. Turnaround time is 24 hours.Expedited service is available for phone and fax searches.Add $50.00 per business name for a certified copy and $20.00 for a Good Standing or abstract of corporate record. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover.There is an additional $2.50 charge to use a credit card. State Agency Result #5 Mail Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Civil Processing Unit 260 N Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432-4075 Courier Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Phone:  815-740-5160 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  815-740-5216 Phone 2 Type:  Forms Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/crimhistory/... General Information:  Records are available from 1930's forward. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfilm, index cards, in-house computer.No records are released without a disposition of conviction.52% of all arrests in database have final dispositions recorded, 52% for those arrests within last 5 years. Specific Search Information:  Requester must use the Uniform Conviction Information Form ISP6-405B. Personal requests are honored per Illinois statute. 100% of arrest records are fingerprint supported. Include the following in your request: name, date of birth, sex, race.Fingerprint cards are an option; a fingerprint search using Form ISP6-404B is recommended in order to assure proper identification. All forms can be ordered (but not downloaded) at the website. The following data is not released -- records with warrants only, juvenile records unless juvenile convicted by an adult court of law.The search fee is $16.00 per form. A fingerprint search is $30.00. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 3 to 4 weeksNo SASE is required. An in person search saves mailing time only. Online access costs $10.00 per name.Upon signing an interagency agreement with ISP and establishing an escrow account, users can submit inquiries by email. Responses are sent back in 24 to 48 hours by either email or fax.Visit www.isp.state.il.us/services/convictioninquiries.cfm to enroll. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted.Modem users and ongoing UCIA requesters must prepay for records in groups of 35 at a time. State Agency Result #6 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Death records are not considered public documents. Copies are available to person with property rights and or an interest in the record. Once records are 20 years old, they are open for genealogical searches. Include the following in your request: full name, date of death, place of death, relationship to person of record, parents' names, reason for request, photo ID and signature of requester.Fees are $17.00 for a certified Death Certificate, or $10.00 if for genealogy (archived) records.. Phone requests are not accepted. See expedited service. Turnaround time: 8 to 10 weeks.No SASE is required. There is one day waiting period. If ordered by 2PM, will be available the next day after 10AM. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Detailed instructions are at the website above.Also, the state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1916-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, online, and fax searches.The fee is $8.50 for the credit card use and $14.50 for express delivery. If you send your request in by express delivery, they will turnaround in two days. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #7 Mail Address Abstract Information Unit Drivers Services Department 2701 S Dirksen Prky Springfield, IL 62723 Courier Address Abstract Information Unit Phone:  217-782-2720 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  No personal identifiable information is provided on record unless requester is exempt. Exempt requesters include business representatives with a legitimate business need (e.g. insurance, financial institutions, employers, etc.). Records are available for 4 years for moving violations; 7 years for suspension; lifetime for DWI. Commercial Driver records can go back 10 years for serious violations. It takes 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Non-exempt requesters, with no consent, may receive records without personal information, but there is a 10 day waiting period while the state notifies the subject. Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, sex.Exempt requesters qualify per DPPA guidelines and receive full record information.The fee is $12.00 per record, which includes certification. There is a full charge for a "no record found." No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 10 days.No SASE is required. Up to five requests will be processed immediately if requester meets the access requirement (see above). Requests are available from any full-time Driver Services Facility statewide. A program for high volume, approved users may be available. Records are $12.00 each. Call 217-785-2384 for further information. Overnight cartridge batch processing may be available to high volume users (there is a 200 request minimum per day). Call 217-785-2384 for more information. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #8 Mail Address Illinois Community College Board GED Testing 401 East Capitol Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois Community College Board Phone:  217-558-5668 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-6700 General Information:  This agency has recently taken over responsibility of the GED records and is putting into place a statewide search service. Some GED information requests must be accessed from the county agency where the test was taken, see below. Records are available from 2002 to present. Older records must be searched at the county where the testing took place. Records are indexed on microfilm. Paper records are at the county level. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: signed release by the subject, county of test, dateFor pre-2002 records, most counties require a signed consent and prefer not to do a "yes or name" verification but instead supply a transcript copy for a fee.There is no fee for a simple verification. If a copy of a transcript ($2.00) or copy of a certification ($10.00) is needed, contact and pay the appropriate county. Information is not given by telephone. Turnaround time is 2 to 5 days. Turnaround time: 2 to 5 days Results are mailed or faxed. No online access available. State Agency Result #9 Mail Address Governor's Office 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Governor's Office Phone:  217-782-6830 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-0897 Internet:  http://www.illinois.gov/gov/ Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #10 Mail Address IL Dept of Natural Resources License Section PO Box 19459 Springfield, IL 62794 Courier Address IL Dept of Natural Resources Phone:  217-782-2965 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us General Information:  The agency is creating a central database efefctive with 2006. There are many vendors who sell licenses. A vendor list can be searched at http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/licensing/Vendors.htm. Specific Search Information:  Direct questions to dnr.license@illinois.gov. No online access available. State Agency Result #11 Mail Address Illinois Department of Corrections Public Information Office PO Box 19277 Springfield, IL 62794-9277 Courier Address Illinois Department of Corrections 1301 Concordia Court Springfield, IL 62794 Phone:  217-522-2666 Phone Ext:  2008 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-6856 Internet:  http://www.idoc.state.il.us General Information:  Offender information is available to the general public and private organizations. Records are available on current and former inmates, except online is current only. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Records are never destroyed, but are archived. Include the following in your request: full name and DOB, IBOC #, gender, race helpful. For a online search, you can provide name or DOB or IDOC #.Location, conviction information, physical identifiers, and release dates are reported. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 1 to 2 weeks.No SASE is required. Click on Inmate Search at the website or at www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/default.asp.Also, a private company offers free web access at www.vinelink.com/index.jsp. Includes state, DOC, and county jails. State Agency Result #12 Mail Address Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System 705 Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Illinois General Assembly Phone:  217-782-3944 Phone Type:  Bill Status Only Phone 2:  217-782-7017 Phone 2 Type:  Index Div-Older Bills Phone 3:  217-782-5799 Phone 3 Type:  House Bills Phone 4:  217-782-9778 Phone 4 Type:  Senate Bills Fax:  217-524-6059 Internet:  http://www.ilga.gov General Information:  Previous session bills must be obtained from: Senate 217-792-6970; House 217-782-5799. Cost is $.10 per page. Senate Clerk Fax 217-524-6059, House Clerk Fax 217-524-3885. Records are available from 1997 to present on computer. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: bill number.For statutes, it is suggested to go to a local law library or visit the Internet site. Complete statutes are not available here.All copies of documents are considered as certified. There is no search fee, copies are free if from the last two sessions, otherwise $0.10 each. Records are available by phone. Turnaround time: 4 days.No SASE is required. Simple requests may be processed while you wait. The Internet site offers free access but the state has a disclaimer which says the site should not be relied upon as an official record of action.Also, there is a legislator lookup at the main website. The Illinois Complied Statutes are found at www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp. A prepayment of $500.00 is required to obtain a printed copy of all bills. Payment Information:  Illinois General Assembly.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #13 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. State will verify marriage or divorce from 1962-present, but will not issue certificate. Verification requests must be in writing and there is a fee of $5.00 per event requested. Records of marriage and divorce are found at the county of issue. State Agency Result #14 Mail Address Revenue Department Sales & Use Tax Services PO Box 19041 Springfield, IL 62794-9041 Courier Address Revenue Department 101 W Jefferson Springfield, IL 62702 Phone:  800-732-8866 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-3336 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-4217 Internet:  http://www.tax.illinois.gov/ General Information:  Records are available for all active businesses with the state, records can go back to the 1930s. Specific Search Information:  This agency will only confirm that a business is registered and if registered as a retailer or reseller. They provide no other information. Since the report contains the SSN of the owner, the report is only returned to the owner. Include the following in your request: tax number or business name.The state tax permit or federal tax ID is also helpful.The fee is $5.00 per return. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. No online access available. State Agency Result #15 Mail Address Illinois State Police SOR Unit 201 E Adams Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0653 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/ General Information:  Persons required to register as Sex Offenders are persons who have been charged of an offense listed in Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 150/2(B). This office address is temporary due to storm. Will change in 2007. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Illinois Compiled Statutes (730 ILCS 152/115 (a) and (b)) mandate that the Illinois State Police ("ISP") establish and maintain a statewide Sex Offender Database, accessible on the Internet.A status field indicates if offender listed as "COMPLIANT" are in good standing with the Sex Offender Registration Laws. Offenders listed as "NON-COMPLIANT" have failed to maintain accurate registration information. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. No searching by mail The website provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, and ZIP Code.Note: the City of Chicago provides its own search site at http://12.17.79.4. State Agency Result #16 Mail Address Secretary of State Archives Division Norton Bldg, Capitol Complex Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-4682 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-4866 Phone 2 Type:  Reference Librarian Phone 3:  217-782-4836 Phone 3 Type:  Historical Society Fax:  217-524-3930 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/... Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. The state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1918-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. State Agency Result #17 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. All state tax liens are filed at the county. State Agency Result #18 Mail Address Administrative Office of Courts 222 N. LaSalle - 13th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address Administrative Office of Courts Phone:  312-793-3250 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  312-793-1335 Internet:  http://www.state.il.us/court/ General Information:  Except for certain online research capabilities, all court record access must be done at the local level. Specific Search Information:  No searching by telephone. No searching by mail. The web page offers access to supreme and appellate opinions. There is no statewide public online system for local court records.A few Circuit Courts offer online access. A vendor, Judici.com, offers free searching for a few counties with a fee service for multi-county searching. State Agency Result #19 Mail Address Secretary of State UCC Division 2nd & Edwards St, Howlett Bldg, Room 350 West Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-7518 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com General Information:  Records are available from 1962. Records are computerized since 1972, as digital images since 2000. It takes 48 hours before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Use search request form UCC-11. Request searches for federal tax liens on businesses since 1988 separately with a fee of $5.00. Federal tax liens on individuals and all state tax liens are filed at the county level. Include the following in your request: debtor name and address.Records are not reported on searches one year after lapsing.A UCC search is $10.00 per debtor name. A federal tax lien search only is available for $5.00 plus $.50 per page of copies. Copies are $1.00 per page. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 48 hours.A SASE is requested. Documents can be viewed at no charge. No online access available. The entire database can be purchased and for $2500 with weekly updates at $200 per week. A CD update service is available for $250 per month. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover. State Agency Result #20 Mail Address Vehicle Services Department Vehicle Record Inquiry 501 S 2nd Street #408 Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Vehicle Services Department Phone:  217-782-6442 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-0122 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  Records are available for 10 years to present. It takes 1 to 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 10 years Specific Search Information:  Personal information is not released for non-business purposes. Bulk sales are not permitted for solicitation purposes. Include the following in your request: name, reason for searchRecords are open to "Exempt" requesters include courts, law enforcement, legal representatives (including licensed IL PIs) the insurance industry and others designated per DPPA. A non-exempt requester receives data without personal information.The fee is $5.00 per record search, $10.00 for a certified document. No searching by telephone. Fax requests are accepted for approved accounts. Turnaround time: 4 to 7 days.You may search by mail, but there is a 10 day delay if the requester is not "exempt."A SASE is requested. Walk-in requesters may retrieve data immediately; however, if requester is not exempt there is a 10 day delay. No online access available. This agency will sell customized, bulk requests upon approval of purpose and with a signed contract. Contact the Data Processing Division in Room 400. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted. State Agency Result #21 Mail Address Department of Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702 Courier Address Department of Natural Resources Phone:  800-382-1696 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-557-0180 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/bo... General Information:  Lien information will show on the history report. Records are available from 1982 to the present. Snow mobile records are also available. Records are indexed on computer. All boats must be titled and registered unless if only used non-motorized on a private lake. It takes 8 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 4 years Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: name or hull ID or registration #. Include reason for request.To search,There is a $5.00 fee for any search, including a title history search. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 4 to 6 weeks.No SASE is required. No online access available. Bulk data may be released via a FOIA request. Write for details. Payment Information:  IL Dept of Natural Resources.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #22 Mail Address IL State Board of Elections Voting Systems and Standards 1020 S Spring Springfield, IL 62704 Courier Address IL State Board of Elections Phone:  217-782-4141 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5959 Internet:  http://www.elections.state.il.us General Information:  The data is not considered public record at the state level and is only available in bulk format to political committees and government agencies. Records are "overlaid" three to four rimes a year. County Clerks control the information at the local level. Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #23 Mail Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission 100 W Randolph, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission Phone:  312-814-6611 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  866-352-3033 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.iwcc.il.gov General Information:  The website lists current statues on a case. Records are available on computer from 1982 to present, on microfiche from 1927 to 1981. Settled file copies are stored in Springfield, but must be requested from Chicago. Data is indexed by name and file number. It takes 3 months before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on file folders. Records are normally destroyed after five years. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: claimant name, Social Security Number, date of accident.Include case number and company name.There is no charge for a small file. For "large files," the office will contact you and suggest you use a record retrieval service. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.Send a name as well as any other information you may have, such as company name and date of accident, to determine if any files exist.A SASE is requested. There are several public access terminals available in the office. Case information status for active cases only is available at the webpage. Click on the IIC box on the right side of the screen. Payment Information:  Personal checks are accepted.If your request is large enough to warrant the use of a copy service, the service will have its own fees that must be paid by you. State Agency Result #24 Mail Address Illinois State Police Patrol Records Unit 500 Iles Park Place, Ste 200 Springfield, IL 62703-2982 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0614 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-785-2325 Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us General Information:  To request report if crash occurred on IL Tollway System, send check or money order payable to: IL Toll Highway Authority, Attn: State Police District 15, One Authority Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Records are available from 1976 to present. It takes 2-4 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 2 years but maintained on microfilm for 50 years. Specific Search Information:  If the accident was not investigated by the State Police, then the requestors must contact the local law enforcement authority that did the investigation. Include the following in your request: date, location, at least one driver's name, and report # if known.Crash reports are considered public record and are available without restriction. Items needed by the requester include date, names of drivers involved, report number, and an exact location.The fee is $5.00 per report or $20.00 for a reconstruction report. Add $1.00 if ordered online. Records are not available by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.If requester provides prepaid express envelope & label, the request will be returned quicker.A SASE is requested. Records can be requested and paid for online via E-Pay at the webpage. Visit www.isp.state.il.us/traffic/crashreports.cfm. The fee is $6.00 per report. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted for online requesting only. State Agency Result #25 Mail Address Attorney General Office 500 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Attorney General Office Phone:  217-782-1090 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  800-252-2518 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-4701 Internet:  http://www.ag.state.il.us Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #26 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. It takes up to one month before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfiche, in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Birth records are not considered public records. Copies are available to subject if 18 years old, parents, or legal guardian (with court order). Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, place of birth, relationship to person of record, names of parents, mother's maiden name, signature of requester and photo ID with daytime phone.Place of birth can be city or county. Include name of hospital, if known. The following data is not released -- sealed records.Fees are $10.00 per name for a computer abstract and $15.00 per name for a certified copy of original. Add $2.00 for each additional copy. Add $8.50 service fee to use a credit card. See expedited service below. Turnaround time: 15 days.No SASE is required. Turnaround time less than 1/2 hour, must show picture ID. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Also, detailed instructions are at the website above.Requests are processed within 2 days. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, phone and fax searches.Add $8.50 for using a credit card, $14.50 for express delivery. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #27 Mail Address Department of Business Services Corporate Department 330 Howlett Bldg, 3rd Floor, Copy Section Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Department of Business Services 501 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62756 Phone:  217-782-6961 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-9521 Phone 2 Type:  Name Availability Phone 3:  217-524-5248 Phone 3 Type:  Expedited Srv Phone 4:  217-524-8008 Phone 4 Type:  Name Availability Fax:  217-782-4528 Internet:  http://www.ilsos.net General Information:  Records are available from mid-1800's on. Closed records are stored at the State Archives. Only limited information is available for corporations dissolved before 1986. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Records are on micro-film from 1984. In-house computer has name of agent, state and date of incorporation, etc. Include the following in your request: full name of business, corporation file number.In addition to the articles of incorporation, corporation records include the following information: Annual Reports, Officers, Directors, Prior (merged) names, Assumed names, and Inactive names. The following data is not released -- financial recordsFor corps, LLCs. Etc., $25.00 for a copy of a document (certified or not., or good Standing or status certificate. For Not-for-profit $5.00 for copy of any document plus are $.50 per page after initial 10 pages. Certification is $5.00. Limited information can be requested by fax. Turnaround time: 5 to 7 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. The website gives free access to corporate and LLC records at www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/.A commercial access program is also available. Fees vary. Potential users must submit in writing the purpose of the request. Submit your request to become involved in this program to the Director's Office. List or bulk file purchases are available. Contact the Director's office for details. Turnaround time is 24 hours.Expedited service is available for phone and fax searches.Add $50.00 per business name for a certified copy and $20.00 for a Good Standing or abstract of corporate record. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover.There is an additional $2.50 charge to use a credit card. State Agency Result #28 Mail Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Civil Processing Unit 260 N Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432-4075 Courier Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Phone:  815-740-5160 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  815-740-5216 Phone 2 Type:  Forms Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/crimhistory/... General Information:  Records are available from 1930's forward. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfilm, index cards, in-house computer.No records are released without a disposition of conviction.52% of all arrests in database have final dispositions recorded, 52% for those arrests within last 5 years. Specific Search Information:  Requester must use the Uniform Conviction Information Form ISP6-405B. Personal requests are honored per Illinois statute. 100% of arrest records are fingerprint supported. Include the following in your request: name, date of birth, sex, race.Fingerprint cards are an option; a fingerprint search using Form ISP6-404B is recommended in order to assure proper identification. All forms can be ordered (but not downloaded) at the website. The following data is not released -- records with warrants only, juvenile records unless juvenile convicted by an adult court of law.The search fee is $16.00 per form. A fingerprint search is $30.00. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 3 to 4 weeksNo SASE is required. An in person search saves mailing time only. Online access costs $10.00 per name.Upon signing an interagency agreement with ISP and establishing an escrow account, users can submit inquiries by email. Responses are sent back in 24 to 48 hours by either email or fax.Visit www.isp.state.il.us/services/convictioninquiries.cfm to enroll. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted.Modem users and ongoing UCIA requesters must prepay for records in groups of 35 at a time. State Agency Result #29 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Death records are not considered public documents. Copies are available to person with property rights and or an interest in the record. Once records are 20 years old, they are open for genealogical searches. Include the following in your request: full name, date of death, place of death, relationship to person of record, parents' names, reason for request, photo ID and signature of requester.Fees are $17.00 for a certified Death Certificate, or $10.00 if for genealogy (archived) records.. Phone requests are not accepted. See expedited service. Turnaround time: 8 to 10 weeks.No SASE is required. There is one day waiting period. If ordered by 2PM, will be available the next day after 10AM. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Detailed instructions are at the website above.Also, the state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1916-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, online, and fax searches.The fee is $8.50 for the credit card use and $14.50 for express delivery. If you send your request in by express delivery, they will turnaround in two days. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #30 Mail Address Abstract Information Unit Drivers Services Department 2701 S Dirksen Prky Springfield, IL 62723 Courier Address Abstract Information Unit Phone:  217-782-2720 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  No personal identifiable information is provided on record unless requester is exempt. Exempt requesters include business representatives with a legitimate business need (e.g. insurance, financial institutions, employers, etc.). Records are available for 4 years for moving violations; 7 years for suspension; lifetime for DWI. Commercial Driver records can go back 10 years for serious violations. It takes 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Non-exempt requesters, with no consent, may receive records without personal information, but there is a 10 day waiting period while the state notifies the subject. Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, sex.Exempt requesters qualify per DPPA guidelines and receive full record information.The fee is $12.00 per record, which includes certification. There is a full charge for a "no record found." No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 10 days.No SASE is required. Up to five requests will be processed immediately if requester meets the access requirement (see above). Requests are available from any full-time Driver Services Facility statewide. A program for high volume, approved users may be available. Records are $12.00 each. Call 217-785-2384 for further information. Overnight cartridge batch processing may be available to high volume users (there is a 200 request minimum per day). Call 217-785-2384 for more information. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #31 Mail Address Illinois Community College Board GED Testing 401 East Capitol Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois Community College Board Phone:  217-558-5668 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-6700 General Information:  This agency has recently taken over responsibility of the GED records and is putting into place a statewide search service. Some GED information requests must be accessed from the county agency where the test was taken, see below. Records are available from 2002 to present. Older records must be searched at the county where the testing took place. Records are indexed on microfilm. Paper records are at the county level. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: signed release by the subject, county of test, dateFor pre-2002 records, most counties require a signed consent and prefer not to do a "yes or name" verification but instead supply a transcript copy for a fee.There is no fee for a simple verification. If a copy of a transcript ($2.00) or copy of a certification ($10.00) is needed, contact and pay the appropriate county. Information is not given by telephone. Turnaround time is 2 to 5 days. Turnaround time: 2 to 5 days Results are mailed or faxed. No online access available. State Agency Result #32 Mail Address Governor's Office 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Governor's Office Phone:  217-782-6830 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-0897 Internet:  http://www.illinois.gov/gov/ Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #33 Mail Address IL Dept of Natural Resources License Section PO Box 19459 Springfield, IL 62794 Courier Address IL Dept of Natural Resources Phone:  217-782-2965 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us General Information:  The agency is creating a central database efefctive with 2006. There are many vendors who sell licenses. A vendor list can be searched at http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/licensing/Vendors.htm. Specific Search Information:  Direct questions to dnr.license@illinois.gov. No online access available. State Agency Result #34 Mail Address Illinois Department of Corrections Public Information Office PO Box 19277 Springfield, IL 62794-9277 Courier Address Illinois Department of Corrections 1301 Concordia Court Springfield, IL 62794 Phone:  217-522-2666 Phone Ext:  2008 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-6856 Internet:  http://www.idoc.state.il.us General Information:  Offender information is available to the general public and private organizations. Records are available on current and former inmates, except online is current only. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Records are never destroyed, but are archived. Include the following in your request: full name and DOB, IBOC #, gender, race helpful. For a online search, you can provide name or DOB or IDOC #.Location, conviction information, physical identifiers, and release dates are reported. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 1 to 2 weeks.No SASE is required. Click on Inmate Search at the website or at www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/default.asp.Also, a private company offers free web access at www.vinelink.com/index.jsp. Includes state, DOC, and county jails. State Agency Result #35 Mail Address Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System 705 Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Illinois General Assembly Phone:  217-782-3944 Phone Type:  Bill Status Only Phone 2:  217-782-7017 Phone 2 Type:  Index Div-Older Bills Phone 3:  217-782-5799 Phone 3 Type:  House Bills Phone 4:  217-782-9778 Phone 4 Type:  Senate Bills Fax:  217-524-6059 Internet:  http://www.ilga.gov General Information:  Previous session bills must be obtained from: Senate 217-792-6970; House 217-782-5799. Cost is $.10 per page. Senate Clerk Fax 217-524-6059, House Clerk Fax 217-524-3885. Records are available from 1997 to present on computer. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: bill number.For statutes, it is suggested to go to a local law library or visit the Internet site. Complete statutes are not available here.All copies of documents are considered as certified. There is no search fee, copies are free if from the last two sessions, otherwise $0.10 each. Records are available by phone. Turnaround time: 4 days.No SASE is required. Simple requests may be processed while you wait. The Internet site offers free access but the state has a disclaimer which says the site should not be relied upon as an official record of action.Also, there is a legislator lookup at the main website. The Illinois Complied Statutes are found at www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp. A prepayment of $500.00 is required to obtain a printed copy of all bills. Payment Information:  Illinois General Assembly.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #36 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. State will verify marriage or divorce from 1962-present, but will not issue certificate. Verification requests must be in writing and there is a fee of $5.00 per event requested. Records of marriage and divorce are found at the county of issue. State Agency Result #37 Mail Address Revenue Department Sales & Use Tax Services PO Box 19041 Springfield, IL 62794-9041 Courier Address Revenue Department 101 W Jefferson Springfield, IL 62702 Phone:  800-732-8866 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-3336 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-4217 Internet:  http://www.tax.illinois.gov/ General Information:  Records are available for all active businesses with the state, records can go back to the 1930s. Specific Search Information:  This agency will only confirm that a business is registered and if registered as a retailer or reseller. They provide no other information. Since the report contains the SSN of the owner, the report is only returned to the owner. Include the following in your request: tax number or business name.The state tax permit or federal tax ID is also helpful.The fee is $5.00 per return. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. No online access available. State Agency Result #38 Mail Address Illinois State Police SOR Unit 201 E Adams Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0653 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/ General Information:  Persons required to register as Sex Offenders are persons who have been charged of an offense listed in Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 150/2(B). This office address is temporary due to storm. Will change in 2007. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Illinois Compiled Statutes (730 ILCS 152/115 (a) and (b)) mandate that the Illinois State Police ("ISP") establish and maintain a statewide Sex Offender Database, accessible on the Internet.A status field indicates if offender listed as "COMPLIANT" are in good standing with the Sex Offender Registration Laws. Offenders listed as "NON-COMPLIANT" have failed to maintain accurate registration information. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. No searching by mail The website provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, and ZIP Code.Note: the City of Chicago provides its own search site at http://12.17.79.4. State Agency Result #39 Mail Address Secretary of State Archives Division Norton Bldg, Capitol Complex Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-4682 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-4866 Phone 2 Type:  Reference Librarian Phone 3:  217-782-4836 Phone 3 Type:  Historical Society Fax:  217-524-3930 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/... Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. The state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1918-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. State Agency Result #40 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. All state tax liens are filed at the county. State Agency Result #41 Mail Address Administrative Office of Courts 222 N. LaSalle - 13th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address Administrative Office of Courts Phone:  312-793-3250 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  312-793-1335 Internet:  http://www.state.il.us/court/ General Information:  Except for certain online research capabilities, all court record access must be done at the local level. Specific Search Information:  No searching by telephone. No searching by mail. The web page offers access to supreme and appellate opinions. There is no statewide public online system for local court records.A few Circuit Courts offer online access. A vendor, Judici.com, offers free searching for a few counties with a fee service for multi-county searching. State Agency Result #42 Mail Address Secretary of State UCC Division 2nd & Edwards St, Howlett Bldg, Room 350 West Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-7518 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com General Information:  Records are available from 1962. Records are computerized since 1972, as digital images since 2000. It takes 48 hours before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Use search request form UCC-11. Request searches for federal tax liens on businesses since 1988 separately with a fee of $5.00. Federal tax liens on individuals and all state tax liens are filed at the county level. Include the following in your request: debtor name and address.Records are not reported on searches one year after lapsing.A UCC search is $10.00 per debtor name. A federal tax lien search only is available for $5.00 plus $.50 per page of copies. Copies are $1.00 per page. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 48 hours.A SASE is requested. Documents can be viewed at no charge. No online access available. The entire database can be purchased and for $2500 with weekly updates at $200 per week. A CD update service is available for $250 per month. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover. State Agency Result #43 Mail Address Vehicle Services Department Vehicle Record Inquiry 501 S 2nd Street #408 Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Vehicle Services Department Phone:  217-782-6442 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-0122 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  Records are available for 10 years to present. It takes 1 to 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 10 years Specific Search Information:  Personal information is not released for non-business purposes. Bulk sales are not permitted for solicitation purposes. Include the following in your request: name, reason for searchRecords are open to "Exempt" requesters include courts, law enforcement, legal representatives (including licensed IL PIs) the insurance industry and others designated per DPPA. A non-exempt requester receives data without personal information.The fee is $5.00 per record search, $10.00 for a certified document. No searching by telephone. Fax requests are accepted for approved accounts. Turnaround time: 4 to 7 days.You may search by mail, but there is a 10 day delay if the requester is not "exempt."A SASE is requested. Walk-in requesters may retrieve data immediately; however, if requester is not exempt there is a 10 day delay. No online access available. This agency will sell customized, bulk requests upon approval of purpose and with a signed contract. Contact the Data Processing Division in Room 400. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted. State Agency Result #44 Mail Address Department of Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702 Courier Address Department of Natural Resources Phone:  800-382-1696 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-557-0180 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/bo... General Information:  Lien information will show on the history report. Records are available from 1982 to the present. Snow mobile records are also available. Records are indexed on computer. All boats must be titled and registered unless if only used non-motorized on a private lake. It takes 8 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 4 years Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: name or hull ID or registration #. Include reason for request.To search,There is a $5.00 fee for any search, including a title history search. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 4 to 6 weeks.No SASE is required. No online access available. Bulk data may be released via a FOIA request. Write for details. Payment Information:  IL Dept of Natural Resources.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #45 Mail Address IL State Board of Elections Voting Systems and Standards 1020 S Spring Springfield, IL 62704 Courier Address IL State Board of Elections Phone:  217-782-4141 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5959 Internet:  http://www.elections.state.il.us General Information:  The data is not considered public record at the state level and is only available in bulk format to political committees and government agencies. Records are "overlaid" three to four rimes a year. County Clerks control the information at the local level. Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #46 Mail Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission 100 W Randolph, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission Phone:  312-814-6611 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  866-352-3033 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.iwcc.il.gov General Information:  The website lists current statues on a case. Records are available on computer from 1982 to present, on microfiche from 1927 to 1981. Settled file copies are stored in Springfield, but must be requested from Chicago. Data is indexed by name and file number. It takes 3 months before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on file folders. Records are normally destroyed after five years. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: claimant name, Social Security Number, date of accident.Include case number and company name.There is no charge for a small file. For "large files," the office will contact you and suggest you use a record retrieval service. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.Send a name as well as any other information you may have, such as company name and date of accident, to determine if any files exist.A SASE is requested. There are several public access terminals available in the office. Case information status for active cases only is available at the webpage. Click on the IIC box on the right side of the screen. Payment Information:  Personal checks are accepted.If your request is large enough to warrant the use of a copy service, the service will have its own fees that must be paid by you. State Agency Result #47 Mail Address Illinois State Police Patrol Records Unit 500 Iles Park Place, Ste 200 Springfield, IL 62703-2982 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0614 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-785-2325 Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us General Information:  To request report if crash occurred on IL Tollway System, send check or money order payable to: IL Toll Highway Authority, Attn: State Police District 15, One Authority Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Records are available from 1976 to present. It takes 2-4 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 2 years but maintained on microfilm for 50 years. Specific Search Information:  If the accident was not investigated by the State Police, then the requestors must contact the local law enforcement authority that did the investigation. Include the following in your request: date, location, at least one driver's name, and report # if known.Crash reports are considered public record and are available without restriction. Items needed by the requester include date, names of drivers involved, report number, and an exact location.The fee is $5.00 per report or $20.00 for a reconstruction report. Add $1.00 if ordered online. Records are not available by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.If requester provides prepaid express envelope & label, the request will be returned quicker.A SASE is requested. Records can be requested and paid for online via E-Pay at the webpage. Visit www.isp.state.il.us/traffic/crashreports.cfm. The fee is $6.00 per report. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted for online requesting only. State Agency Result #48 Mail Address Attorney General Office 500 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Attorney General Office Phone:  217-782-1090 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  800-252-2518 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-4701 Internet:  http://www.ag.state.il.us Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #49 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. It takes up to one month before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfiche, in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Birth records are not considered public records. Copies are available to subject if 18 years old, parents, or legal guardian (with court order). Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, place of birth, relationship to person of record, names of parents, mother's maiden name, signature of requester and photo ID with daytime phone.Place of birth can be city or county. Include name of hospital, if known. The following data is not released -- sealed records.Fees are $10.00 per name for a computer abstract and $15.00 per name for a certified copy of original. Add $2.00 for each additional copy. Add $8.50 service fee to use a credit card. See expedited service below. Turnaround time: 15 days.No SASE is required. Turnaround time less than 1/2 hour, must show picture ID. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Also, detailed instructions are at the website above.Requests are processed within 2 days. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, phone and fax searches.Add $8.50 for using a credit card, $14.50 for express delivery. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #50 Mail Address Department of Business Services Corporate Department 330 Howlett Bldg, 3rd Floor, Copy Section Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Department of Business Services 501 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62756 Phone:  217-782-6961 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-9521 Phone 2 Type:  Name Availability Phone 3:  217-524-5248 Phone 3 Type:  Expedited Srv Phone 4:  217-524-8008 Phone 4 Type:  Name Availability Fax:  217-782-4528 Internet:  http://www.ilsos.net General Information:  Records are available from mid-1800's on. Closed records are stored at the State Archives. Only limited information is available for corporations dissolved before 1986. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on in-house computer. Specific Search Information:  Records are on micro-film from 1984. In-house computer has name of agent, state and date of incorporation, etc. Include the following in your request: full name of business, corporation file number.In addition to the articles of incorporation, corporation records include the following information: Annual Reports, Officers, Directors, Prior (merged) names, Assumed names, and Inactive names. The following data is not released -- financial recordsFor corps, LLCs. Etc., $25.00 for a copy of a document (certified or not., or good Standing or status certificate. For Not-for-profit $5.00 for copy of any document plus are $.50 per page after initial 10 pages. Certification is $5.00. Limited information can be requested by fax. Turnaround time: 5 to 7 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. The website gives free access to corporate and LLC records at www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/.A commercial access program is also available. Fees vary. Potential users must submit in writing the purpose of the request. Submit your request to become involved in this program to the Director's Office. List or bulk file purchases are available. Contact the Director's office for details. Turnaround time is 24 hours.Expedited service is available for phone and fax searches.Add $50.00 per business name for a certified copy and $20.00 for a Good Standing or abstract of corporate record. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover.There is an additional $2.50 charge to use a credit card. State Agency Result #51 Mail Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Civil Processing Unit 260 N Chicago St Joliet, IL 60432-4075 Courier Address IL State Police Bureau of Identification Phone:  815-740-5160 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  815-740-5216 Phone 2 Type:  Forms Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/crimhistory/... General Information:  Records are available from 1930's forward. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on microfilm, index cards, in-house computer.No records are released without a disposition of conviction.52% of all arrests in database have final dispositions recorded, 52% for those arrests within last 5 years. Specific Search Information:  Requester must use the Uniform Conviction Information Form ISP6-405B. Personal requests are honored per Illinois statute. 100% of arrest records are fingerprint supported. Include the following in your request: name, date of birth, sex, race.Fingerprint cards are an option; a fingerprint search using Form ISP6-404B is recommended in order to assure proper identification. All forms can be ordered (but not downloaded) at the website. The following data is not released -- records with warrants only, juvenile records unless juvenile convicted by an adult court of law.The search fee is $16.00 per form. A fingerprint search is $30.00. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 3 to 4 weeksNo SASE is required. An in person search saves mailing time only. Online access costs $10.00 per name.Upon signing an interagency agreement with ISP and establishing an escrow account, users can submit inquiries by email. Responses are sent back in 24 to 48 hours by either email or fax.Visit www.isp.state.il.us/services/convictioninquiries.cfm to enroll. Payment Information:  Illinois State Police.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted.Modem users and ongoing UCIA requesters must prepay for records in groups of 35 at a time. State Agency Result #52 Mail Address IL Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5097 Courier Address IL Department of Public Health Phone:  217-782-6554 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-6553 Phone 2 Type:  Instructions Fax:  217-523-2648 Internet:  http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecord... General Information:  Records are available from 1916 to present. New records are available for inquiry immediately. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Death records are not considered public documents. Copies are available to person with property rights and or an interest in the record. Once records are 20 years old, they are open for genealogical searches. Include the following in your request: full name, date of death, place of death, relationship to person of record, parents' names, reason for request, photo ID and signature of requester.Fees are $17.00 for a certified Death Certificate, or $10.00 if for genealogy (archived) records.. Phone requests are not accepted. See expedited service. Turnaround time: 8 to 10 weeks.No SASE is required. There is one day waiting period. If ordered by 2PM, will be available the next day after 10AM. Records may requested from www.vitalchek.com, a state-endorsed vendor. Detailed instructions are at the website above.Also, the state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1916-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. Turnaround time is Expedited service is available for mail, online, and fax searches.The fee is $8.50 for the credit card use and $14.50 for express delivery. If you send your request in by express delivery, they will turnaround in two days. Payment Information:  Illinois Department of Public Health.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Major credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #53 Mail Address Abstract Information Unit Drivers Services Department 2701 S Dirksen Prky Springfield, IL 62723 Courier Address Abstract Information Unit Phone:  217-782-2720 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  No personal identifiable information is provided on record unless requester is exempt. Exempt requesters include business representatives with a legitimate business need (e.g. insurance, financial institutions, employers, etc.). Records are available for 4 years for moving violations; 7 years for suspension; lifetime for DWI. Commercial Driver records can go back 10 years for serious violations. It takes 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Non-exempt requesters, with no consent, may receive records without personal information, but there is a 10 day waiting period while the state notifies the subject. Include the following in your request: full name, date of birth, sex.Exempt requesters qualify per DPPA guidelines and receive full record information.The fee is $12.00 per record, which includes certification. There is a full charge for a "no record found." No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 10 days.No SASE is required. Up to five requests will be processed immediately if requester meets the access requirement (see above). Requests are available from any full-time Driver Services Facility statewide. A program for high volume, approved users may be available. Records are $12.00 each. Call 217-785-2384 for further information. Overnight cartridge batch processing may be available to high volume users (there is a 200 request minimum per day). Call 217-785-2384 for more information. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #54 Mail Address Illinois Community College Board GED Testing 401 East Capitol Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois Community College Board Phone:  217-558-5668 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-6700 General Information:  This agency has recently taken over responsibility of the GED records and is putting into place a statewide search service. Some GED information requests must be accessed from the county agency where the test was taken, see below. Records are available from 2002 to present. Older records must be searched at the county where the testing took place. Records are indexed on microfilm. Paper records are at the county level. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: signed release by the subject, county of test, dateFor pre-2002 records, most counties require a signed consent and prefer not to do a "yes or name" verification but instead supply a transcript copy for a fee.There is no fee for a simple verification. If a copy of a transcript ($2.00) or copy of a certification ($10.00) is needed, contact and pay the appropriate county. Information is not given by telephone. Turnaround time is 2 to 5 days. Turnaround time: 2 to 5 days Results are mailed or faxed. No online access available. State Agency Result #55 Mail Address Governor's Office 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Governor's Office Phone:  217-782-6830 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-558-0897 Internet:  http://www.illinois.gov/gov/ Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #56 Mail Address IL Dept of Natural Resources License Section PO Box 19459 Springfield, IL 62794 Courier Address IL Dept of Natural Resources Phone:  217-782-2965 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us General Information:  The agency is creating a central database efefctive with 2006. There are many vendors who sell licenses. A vendor list can be searched at http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/licensing/Vendors.htm. Specific Search Information:  Direct questions to dnr.license@illinois.gov. No online access available. State Agency Result #57 Mail Address Illinois Department of Corrections Public Information Office PO Box 19277 Springfield, IL 62794-9277 Courier Address Illinois Department of Corrections 1301 Concordia Court Springfield, IL 62794 Phone:  217-522-2666 Phone Ext:  2008 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-6856 Internet:  http://www.idoc.state.il.us General Information:  Offender information is available to the general public and private organizations. Records are available on current and former inmates, except online is current only. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Records are never destroyed, but are archived. Include the following in your request: full name and DOB, IBOC #, gender, race helpful. For a online search, you can provide name or DOB or IDOC #.Location, conviction information, physical identifiers, and release dates are reported. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 1 to 2 weeks.No SASE is required. Click on Inmate Search at the website or at www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/default.asp.Also, a private company offers free web access at www.vinelink.com/index.jsp. Includes state, DOC, and county jails. State Agency Result #58 Mail Address Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System 705 Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706 Courier Address Illinois General Assembly Phone:  217-782-3944 Phone Type:  Bill Status Only Phone 2:  217-782-7017 Phone 2 Type:  Index Div-Older Bills Phone 3:  217-782-5799 Phone 3 Type:  House Bills Phone 4:  217-782-9778 Phone 4 Type:  Senate Bills Fax:  217-524-6059 Internet:  http://www.ilga.gov General Information:  Previous session bills must be obtained from: Senate 217-792-6970; House 217-782-5799. Cost is $.10 per page. Senate Clerk Fax 217-524-6059, House Clerk Fax 217-524-3885. Records are available from 1997 to present on computer. Records are indexed on microfiche. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: bill number.For statutes, it is suggested to go to a local law library or visit the Internet site. Complete statutes are not available here.All copies of documents are considered as certified. There is no search fee, copies are free if from the last two sessions, otherwise $0.10 each. Records are available by phone. Turnaround time: 4 days.No SASE is required. Simple requests may be processed while you wait. The Internet site offers free access but the state has a disclaimer which says the site should not be relied upon as an official record of action.Also, there is a legislator lookup at the main website. The Illinois Complied Statutes are found at www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp. A prepayment of $500.00 is required to obtain a printed copy of all bills. Payment Information:  Illinois General Assembly.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #59 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. State will verify marriage or divorce from 1962-present, but will not issue certificate. Verification requests must be in writing and there is a fee of $5.00 per event requested. Records of marriage and divorce are found at the county of issue. State Agency Result #60 Mail Address Revenue Department Sales & Use Tax Services PO Box 19041 Springfield, IL 62794-9041 Courier Address Revenue Department 101 W Jefferson Springfield, IL 62702 Phone:  800-732-8866 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-3336 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-4217 Internet:  http://www.tax.illinois.gov/ General Information:  Records are available for all active businesses with the state, records can go back to the 1930s. Specific Search Information:  This agency will only confirm that a business is registered and if registered as a retailer or reseller. They provide no other information. Since the report contains the SSN of the owner, the report is only returned to the owner. Include the following in your request: tax number or business name.The state tax permit or federal tax ID is also helpful.The fee is $5.00 per return. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 7 to 10 days.A SASE is requested. Turnaround time: variable. No online access available. State Agency Result #61 Mail Address Illinois State Police SOR Unit 201 E Adams Springfield, IL 62701 Courier Address Illinois State Police Phone:  217-785-0653 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/ General Information:  Persons required to register as Sex Offenders are persons who have been charged of an offense listed in Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 150/2(B). This office address is temporary due to storm. Will change in 2007. It takes 1 to 5 days before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Illinois Compiled Statutes (730 ILCS 152/115 (a) and (b)) mandate that the Illinois State Police ("ISP") establish and maintain a statewide Sex Offender Database, accessible on the Internet.A status field indicates if offender listed as "COMPLIANT" are in good standing with the Sex Offender Registration Laws. Offenders listed as "NON-COMPLIANT" have failed to maintain accurate registration information. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. No searching by mail The website provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, and ZIP Code.Note: the City of Chicago provides its own search site at http://12.17.79.4. State Agency Result #62 Mail Address Secretary of State Archives Division Norton Bldg, Capitol Complex Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-4682 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-782-4866 Phone 2 Type:  Reference Librarian Phone 3:  217-782-4836 Phone 3 Type:  Historical Society Fax:  217-524-3930 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/... Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. The state archives database of Illinois Death Certificates 1918-1950 is available free at www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html. State Agency Result #63 General Information:  Records not available from state agency. All state tax liens are filed at the county. State Agency Result #64 Mail Address Administrative Office of Courts 222 N. LaSalle - 13th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address Administrative Office of Courts Phone:  312-793-3250 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  312-793-1335 Internet:  http://www.state.il.us/court/ General Information:  Except for certain online research capabilities, all court record access must be done at the local level. Specific Search Information:  No searching by telephone. No searching by mail. The web page offers access to supreme and appellate opinions. There is no statewide public online system for local court records.A few Circuit Courts offer online access. A vendor, Judici.com, offers free searching for a few counties with a fee service for multi-county searching. State Agency Result #65 Mail Address Secretary of State UCC Division 2nd & Edwards St, Howlett Bldg, Room 350 West Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Secretary of State Phone:  217-782-7518 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com General Information:  Records are available from 1962. Records are computerized since 1972, as digital images since 2000. It takes 48 hours before new records are available for inquiry. Specific Search Information:  Use search request form UCC-11. Request searches for federal tax liens on businesses since 1988 separately with a fee of $5.00. Federal tax liens on individuals and all state tax liens are filed at the county level. Include the following in your request: debtor name and address.Records are not reported on searches one year after lapsing.A UCC search is $10.00 per debtor name. A federal tax lien search only is available for $5.00 plus $.50 per page of copies. Copies are $1.00 per page. No searching by telephone. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 48 hours.A SASE is requested. Documents can be viewed at no charge. No online access available. The entire database can be purchased and for $2500 with weekly updates at $200 per week. A CD update service is available for $250 per month. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Discover. State Agency Result #66 Mail Address Vehicle Services Department Vehicle Record Inquiry 501 S 2nd Street #408 Springfield, IL 62756 Courier Address Vehicle Services Department Phone:  217-782-6442 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-524-0122 Internet:  http://www.sos.state.il.us General Information:  Records are available for 10 years to present. It takes 1 to 2 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 10 years Specific Search Information:  Personal information is not released for non-business purposes. Bulk sales are not permitted for solicitation purposes. Include the following in your request: name, reason for searchRecords are open to "Exempt" requesters include courts, law enforcement, legal representatives (including licensed IL PIs) the insurance industry and others designated per DPPA. A non-exempt requester receives data without personal information.The fee is $5.00 per record search, $10.00 for a certified document. No searching by telephone. Fax requests are accepted for approved accounts. Turnaround time: 4 to 7 days.You may search by mail, but there is a 10 day delay if the requester is not "exempt."A SASE is requested. Walk-in requesters may retrieve data immediately; however, if requester is not exempt there is a 10 day delay. No online access available. This agency will sell customized, bulk requests upon approval of purpose and with a signed contract. Contact the Data Processing Division in Room 400. Payment Information:  Secretary of State.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted. State Agency Result #67 Mail Address Department of Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702 Courier Address Department of Natural Resources Phone:  800-382-1696 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  217-557-0180 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5016 Internet:  http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/bo... General Information:  Lien information will show on the history report. Records are available from 1982 to the present. Snow mobile records are also available. Records are indexed on computer. All boats must be titled and registered unless if only used non-motorized on a private lake. It takes 8 weeks before new records are available for inquiry. Records are normally destroyed after 4 years Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: name or hull ID or registration #. Include reason for request.To search,There is a $5.00 fee for any search, including a title history search. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 4 to 6 weeks.No SASE is required. No online access available. Bulk data may be released via a FOIA request. Write for details. Payment Information:  IL Dept of Natural Resources.Prepayment required.Personal checks accepted.No credit cards accepted. State Agency Result #68 Mail Address IL State Board of Elections Voting Systems and Standards 1020 S Spring Springfield, IL 62704 Courier Address IL State Board of Elections Phone:  217-782-4141 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Fax:  217-782-5959 Internet:  http://www.elections.state.il.us General Information:  The data is not considered public record at the state level and is only available in bulk format to political committees and government agencies. Records are "overlaid" three to four rimes a year. County Clerks control the information at the local level. Specific Search Information:  Records are available by phone. Records are available by fax. Records are available by mail. State Agency Result #69 Mail Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission 100 W Randolph, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 Courier Address IL Workers' Compensation Commission Phone:  312-814-6611 Phone Type:  Main Phone Phone 2:  866-352-3033 Phone 2 Type:  Secondary Phone Internet:  http://www.iwcc.il.gov General Information:  The website lists current statues on a case. Records are available on computer from 1982 to present, on microfiche from 1927 to 1981. Settled file copies are stored in Springfield, but must be requested from Chicago. Data is indexed by name and file number. It takes 3 months before new records are available for inquiry. Records are indexed on file folders. Records are normally destroyed after five years. Specific Search Information:  Include the following in your request: claimant name, Social Security Number, date of accident.Include case number and company name.There is no charge for a small file. For "large files," the office will contact you and suggest you use a record retrieval service. No searching by fax. Turnaround time: 2 weeks.Send a name as well as any other information you may have, such as company name and date of accident, to determine if any files exist.A SASE is requested. There are several public access terminals available in the office. Case information status for active cases only is available at the webpage. Click on the IIC box on the right side of the screen. Payment Information:  Personal checks are accepted.If your request is large enough to warrant the use of a copy service, the service will have its own fees that must be paid by you.