| Illinois State Information
Below is a list of helpful information for your adoption journey in Illinois. |
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| Child Abuse/ Neglect Central Registry Check | Send a written request (on letterhead) by fax to 217-785-6580 attn: Linda Smith Include the applicant’s DOB, name, and any info on where they lived in Illinois if available (address, county, city). |
| Secretary of State | Secretary of State (Chicago Branch-Walk-Ins Only): 17 N. State Street, Suite 1030 Chicago, IL 60602 312/793-2556 (main office) 312/814-2067 (certifications) Hours: 8:00 am ? 3:30 pm (M-F) Fee: $2 per document, cashier’s check/money order to “Secretary of State” Source: http://www.asststork.com/pages/myvitalrec.html Illinois Secretary of State |
| Vital Records and Health Services | Division of Vital Records Department of Public Health 605 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62702-5097 (217) 782-6553 Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Fee: $15 for 1st copy, $2 each additional copy Check to “Illinois Department of Public Health” Website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/ or www.vitalrec.com/ilcounties10.html for specific County information |
| State Police Check | Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority |
| USCIS Office | Chicago Field OfficeUSCIS in Chicago (No Walk-ins) USCIS Chicago Field Office Attn: Orphan Unit 101 West Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 239-5673 Customer Service: (800) 375-5283 chiadopt@dhs.gov Website: www.uscis.gov In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment, on the USCIS website. Saint Louis Field Office Street Address Mailing Address In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment, on the USCIS website. This office serves the following counties in Illinois: Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saint Clair, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson. |
| Home Study providers | Please consult your adoption consultant for a list of home study providers. |
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