Death Certificates

Certified copies of Death Certificates are available from the office of:

Mark Von Nida
Madison County Clerk
P.O. Box 218
Edwardsville, IL. 62025
Phone: (618) 692-7040 ext 4482

You may obtain a certified copy of a Death Certificate by providing the following:

1. Your full name with proper spacing.
2. Exact name of the person for whom you are seeking the record (or exact name on record).
3. Date of death
4. Place of death
5. A photocopy of your Photo I.D. (i.e. Drivers License or Military I.D.)

The cost is $10.00 for the 1st copy and $4.00 for additional copies of the same record. Your check or money order should be made payable to "Madison County Clerk".

Federal Express - $17.50 plus cost of record
Credit Card - $7.00 plus cost of record

Death records cannot be faxed

Individuals must be 18 years or older in order to obtain a death record.

Download the vital records form you will need in PDF format.

Submit the form to the following address:

Mark Von Nida
Madison County Clerk
157 N. Main Street STE 109
P.O. Box 218
Edwardsville, IL. 62025-0218