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
Voice
Website
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.