Cook County Clerk's Office, 69 W. Washington St., 5th Floor

Death Certificates

The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Under state law, you may legally obtain a copy of a death certificate if you are a relative or can prove a financial interest in an individual's death.

Please note: Current Death Certificates (less than 30 days) cannot be ordered online or via telephone. These requests can only be made in-person at any Clerk's office location or by mail.

Requesting a death certificate

You may obtain a death certificate in one of 5 methods:

	Order Online
	Order By Phone Call Toll-Free: (866) 252-8974
	Write us Mail your request to: Cook County Clerk David Orr Bureau of Vital Records P.O. Box 642570 Chicago, IL 60664-2570 Include the following items: a completed Death Certificate Request Form* a photocopy of your photo identification (e.g. drivers license, state issued identification, etc.) a check or money order payable to the Cook County Clerk for $15 (additional copies of the same record cost $4 each) a self-addressed stamped envelope Note: Be sure to include your phone number with your mail request.
	Go to a local Currency Exchange Call (847) 759-8905 for Currency Exchange hours and locations in Chicago and suburban Cook County, or visit www.mycurrencyexchange.com. There is a $5 surcharge for records obtained at Currency Exchanges.
	Visit us in person Downtown Chicago Cook County Vital Records Daley Center 50 W. Washington St. East Concourse Level Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 603-7790 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday North suburbs/Skokie 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 470-7233 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Northwest suburbs/Rolling Meadows 2121 Euclid Ave., Room 238 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 818-2850 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday West suburbs/Maywood 1311 Maybrook Square, Room 109 Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 865-6010 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday South suburbs/Markham 16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Room 238 Markham, IL 60426 (708) 210-4150 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Southwest suburbs/Bridgeview 10220 S. 76th Ave., Room 238 Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 974-6150 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday *Please note that some requests made at suburban locations may not be ready the same day.

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