Divorce records in Champaign County, Illinois, can be accessed through several channels. ChampaignILCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Champaign County. You can also request records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Champaign County Circuit Clerk's office, or the Illinois Department of Public Health's Division of Vital Records. Each source provides different types of documents depending on whether you need a full court file or a vital record certificate.
Champaign Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Champaign County are maintained by two primary offices. The Champaign County Circuit Clerk keeps the complete court case files for all dissolution of marriage cases filed in the county. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Division of Vital Records, maintains a statewide index of dissolution of marriage records reported since January 1, 1962.
The records collection at the Circuit Clerk's office includes:
- Petitions for dissolution of marriage
- Judgment of dissolution (divorce decree)
- Settlement and property division agreements
- Custody and parenting plan orders
- Child support orders
- Related motions and court filings
The IDPH maintains a verification record — not a certified copy of the decree itself — that confirms a dissolution occurred, listing names, date, and county.
Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Champaign
In Illinois, divorce cases — formally called dissolutions of marriage — are handled by the Circuit Court. Champaign County is part of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, and all divorce cases filed in the county are heard at the Champaign County Courthouse.
After a judge enters the judgment of dissolution, the decree and all associated filings remain on record with the Circuit Clerk's office. This is where you go for the full court file — the actual divorce decree, property settlement, parenting agreements, and any post-decree modifications.
The IDPH Division of Vital Records receives a report of each dissolution from the circuit court. IDPH can issue a verification of the dissolution but does not hold the decree itself. Certified copies of the decree are only available from the Circuit Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.
Which Office to Contact
- For a certified copy of the divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody order: Contact the Champaign County Circuit Clerk.
- For a verification that a dissolution occurred (statewide index, 1962–present): Contact the IDPH Division of Vital Records.
Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office
Illinois Department of Public Health — Division of Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Champaign
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Circuit Clerk) | $2.00 per page plus $0.50 certification fee | Same day to several business days (in person); 1–2 weeks (by mail) |
| Non-certified court record copies (Circuit Clerk) | $0.50 per page | Same day (in person); 1–2 weeks (by mail) |
| IDPH dissolution of marriage verification | $10.00 for a search; additional copies $2.00 each | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| IDPH expedited service (optional) | Additional fees apply beyond standard search fee | Approximately 1–2 weeks |