County Services Move Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns

JOLIET, IL — In response to the growing coronavirus crisis, the Will County Clerk's Office announced Thursday that it would be adjusting how it carries out several of its services. This was done to limit the amount of time county residents spend in public or at the county office. The changes involve many services that could formerly be done in person now moving online or being done over the phone.

Specific changes are as follows:

Marriage Licenses: Marriage and Civil Union licenses will be issued by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call (815) 740-4615 or email marriages@willcountyillinois.com

Vital Records: People seeking certified copies of Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, or Death Certificates will be directed to make requests by telephone, email, U.S. Mail, or online.

• Telephone requests may be made by calling (815) 740-4615.
• Email requests may be directed to vitalrecords@willcountyillinois.com
• Online requests may be made by visiting www.thewillcountyclerk.com and clicking on VitalChek. This is an expedited service that includes additional fees.
• Mailed request forms can be sent to: Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432. Copies of valid identification must accompany all requests. Forms are available online at www.thewillcountyclerk.com.

Tax Redemption: Delinquent tax redemption payments are required by law to be made via certified funds and therefore will be accepted in person, but payment by mail is highly encouraged.

• Tax buyers needing to file documents with the County Clerk’s office are encouraged to do so by mail or e-mail whenever possible.
• To contact the Tax Redemption Department please call (815) 724-1880 or e-mail taxredemption@willcountyillinios.com.

Tax Extension: Districts needing to file any documents with the Tax Extension Department are asked to do so by mail. To contact the Tax Extension Department please call (815) 740-4632 or e-mail taxextension@willcountyillinois.com.

Statements of Economic Interest: Statement of Economic Interest filings are already completed primarily online. Requests for paper filings can be made by phone and submissions of completed paper filings can be made by mail. To contact the Statement of Economic Interests Department please call (815) 740-4628 or e-mail clerkethics@willcountyillinois.com

The office stated that these changes will remain in effect until April 17, unless circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic change such that they must be extended or can be canceled early.

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