Birth Certificates
Cook County Clerk's Office provides birth records free of charge for verified homeless, domestic violence victims, and formerly incarcerated. Others can obtain a birth certificate for a fee.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
11/28/2022
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Hours
Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Voice
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.
Eligibility
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 a qualified human services staff is required. An individual cannot submit a form without proper verification from an approved human services provider.Others can apply for a birth certificate for a fee.
Languages
English
Service area
Cook county, IL
Agency info
Cook County Clerk
The Cook County Clerk's Office facilitates coordinating various social services to those in need.