County Government Information Services | LAKE COUNTY CLERK - Vital Records

Provides certified copies for the following: - Birth Records - Death Records - Marriage Licenses - Marriage Records - Civil Union Licenses - Civil Union Records

Date of Last Formal Update

12/24/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Marriage and Civil Union License Application Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Marriage License Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Application process

Call, visit online, or in-person during service hours Documents required: - Varies depending on services

Eligibility

For Birth Records, must be one of the following: - The person named in the record (if 18 years of age or older) - The parent of the person named in the record - A legal guardian who provides proof of court appointment - An agent with expressed, notarized authorization *Exceptions to these restrictions apply to those interested in Genealogical Research For Marriage Records, must be one of the following: - Individuals who are named in the record - The child of person named in the record - A family member, or - Another individual acting as an agent or legal representative of the person named in the record *Exceptions to these restrictions apply to those interested in Genealogical Research For Death Record, must submit a written document naming you as one of the following: - A licensed attorney acting on behalf of a decedent or his/her estate; - An agent authorized by power of attorney; - A court-appointed personal representative, executor/administrator, or - An agent with expressed, notarized authorization

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY CLERK

Local official who administers democratic processes. This includes elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions. Also manages public inquiries, relationships and arranges for ceremonial and official functions.