Where can I get a certified birth certificate in Illinois?
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Where can I get a certified birth certificate in Illinois?
The Cook County Clerk’s office keeps official records of births that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Under state law, you may legally obtain a certified copy of your own birth certificate if of legal age and/or the birth certificate of your child (your name must appear on the child’s birth certificate).
Where do I get an Illinois birth certificate?
State Access to Birth Certificates: Birth records can be obtained online, by mail, fax, and in person from the Illinois Department of Public Health – Vital Records, 605 West Jefferson St. Springfield, Illinois
How much does it cost for a birth certificate in Illinois?
The fee for a full certified copy is $15.00. Additional certified copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $2.00 each. Money orders, certified checks, or personal checks should be made payable to Illinois Department of Public Health. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (217) 782-6553.
