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Learn how to request a copy of your birth certificate from the IDPH Division of Vital Records or the county clerk where the event occurred. Find out the required information, fees, forms, and processing time for different types of certificates.
- Order Online. Order online via VitalChek. You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- Order By Phone. Phone orders via VitalChek can be made by calling toll free (866) 252-8974. You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- Order By Mail. On average, mail orders are processed within 20 working days from the date the request is received by this office. Mail your request to
- Go to a local Currency Exchange. Birth records can be ordered at any participating Chicago and Cook County Currency Exchange. For hours and locations, call (847) 759-8905 or visit mycurrencyexchange.com.
The Cook County Clerk's office provides copies of birth records for eligible individuals who request them online. Birth records are official documents that show the date, place and parentage of a birth.
Birth Certificate. The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of births that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Please click below to be red…. Bureau of Economic Development.
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