Cook County Birth Records

To find Cook County birth records online, you can use the Cook County Clerk’s official website or access the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Birth Records section. Below is a resource to help you access archived birth records for Cook County. To begin your search, enter identifying details such as a first and/or last name and submit the request. Then, select the appropriate record to view important details such as the date of birth, place of birth, and parents’ names.

If you experience any issues while searching for birth records in Cook County, you can contact the Cook County Clerk’s office or the Illinois Department of Public Health for assistance.

Illinois Department of Public Health
Address: 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761
Phone: (217) 782-6553

Cook County Clerk’s Office
Address: 118 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5656

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Official Cook County Birth Records Resources

Agency	Description
Cook County Clerk’s Office 69 W Washington St Suite 500 Chicago IL 60602 312 603 7790 vitalrecords@cookcountyil.gov	The Cook County Clerk’s Office provides birth certificates and other vital records for residents of the county. They offer services both in-person and online.
Chicago City Clerk’s Office 118 N Clark St Chicago IL 60602 312 744 4000	The Chicago City Clerk’s office manages birth certificates and other records for those born in Chicago. Request online, by mail, or in-person.
Oak Park Village Clerk’s Office 123 Madison St Oak Park IL 60302 708 358 5420	Oak Park handles birth certificate requests. The office offers in-person services and is part of Cook County.
Evanston City Clerk’s Office 2100 Ridge Ave Evanston IL 60201 847 866 2972	Evanston issues birth certificates. This service is available through the City Clerk’s Office in Evanston, located in Cook County.
Skokie Village Clerk’s Office 5127 W Dempster St Skokie IL 60077 847 933 8205	Skokie provides access to birth records. Services are available through their Village Clerk’s Office, located in Cook County.
Des Plaines City Clerk’s Office 1420 Miner St Des Plaines IL 60016 847 391 5300	Des Plaines offers birth certificate services and other vital records through their City Clerk’s Office.
Berwyn City Clerk’s Office 6700 W 26th St Berwyn IL 60402 708 799 1050	Berwyn offers birth certificates. The City Clerk’s Office handles requests in person, by mail, or online.
Schaumburg Village Clerk’s Office 101 Schaumburg Ct Schaumburg IL 60194 847 923 3766	Schaumburg, in Cook County, provides birth certificates through the Village Clerk’s Office.
Arlington Heights Village Clerk’s Office 33 S Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights IL 60005 847 368 5100	Arlington Heights offers birth certificate services through their Village Clerk’s office. This office is located in Cook County.
Palatine Village Clerk’s Office 200 E Wood St Palatine IL 60067 847 359 9050	Palatine offers vital records services, including birth certificates. Available by phone, online, or in person.
Oak Lawn Village Clerk’s Office 9446 S Raymond Ave Oak Lawn IL 60453 708 499 7730	Oak Lawn provides access to birth certificates and other records through the City Clerk’s Office. Located in Cook County.