Birth Certificates - Cook County - Government Office
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Eligibility
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Check the website to submit a Free Birth Record Request Form and Status Certification if you are homeless, victim of domestic violence, or formerly incarcerated.For others to apply and charge your credit card, call (866) 252-8974 or go to https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/vital-records. You can also order by mail or apply in person at one of Cook County's clerk offices or a currency exchange.
Fees
Free, self pay
Service area
Cook County, IL
Description
?The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of births that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Birth certificates cost $15 and additional copies of the same record cost $4 each at the time of request.?A free birth record is available to persons born in Cook County who are verified as either homeless, residents of shelters for victims of domestic abuse/violence, and/or formerly incarcerated (released in the last 90 days) or soon-to-be-released inmates and detainees from IDOC or Cook County Jail. Verification from a parole release form or a status certification form completed by qualified human services staff is required. An individual cannot submit a form without proper verification from an approved human services provider.
Date of Last Formal Update
11/28/2022
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
Cook County Clerk
The Cook County Clerk's Office maintains birth, marriage, and death records; records and maintains deeds, property documents and business forms; assists property owners in redeeming delinquent taxes, and serves as the Clerk of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.