Marriage Licenses | LAKE COUNTY CLERK - Vital Records
18 North County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085
Open to all
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
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
Service Hours - Marriage or Civil Union License Applications
Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
847-377-2411
Voice - Primary Program Phone
Spanish
Call, visit online, or in-person during service hours Documents Required: - Varies depending on services
Fees vary
Lake County, IL
Description
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
07/31/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
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.
