County Clerk | Sangamon County Offices

The County Clerk’s office serves as the official record keeper for births, marriages/civil unions, and deaths occurring in the City of Springfield and Sangamon County. The Department of Vital Records provides certified copies of these documents to eligible individuals upon request. Additionally, the Sangamon County Clerk’s office issues marriage and civil union licenses to eligible couples and offers administrative support by maintaining court files, records, and exhibits, as well as handling financial matters to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court system.