Birth Certificates
Cook County Clerk's Office provides birth records free of charge for verified homeless, domestic violence victims, and formerly incarcerated.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
11/28/2022
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Voice
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;
Application process
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.Check the website to submit a Free Birth Record Request Form and Status Certification
Eligibility
Caters to Domestic Violence Victims/Survivors; Formerly Incarcerated; Homeless
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.