Birth & Death Records

Persons needing birth or death certificates should  
 
The Skokie Health Department has served as the local registrar for all births and deaths that have occurred within the Village since 1969. To receive certified copies, via U.S. mail the entitled person can do so by filling out the online application.

Applications

Birth Certificate

$10 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate and $5 for each additional copy at time of purchase. View Birth Certificate Application Form (PDF).  Birth Certificates can only be purchased by a listed parent or child listed on the birth certificate if they are 18 and older.

Access the online, interactive Birth Certificate Application

Death Certificate

$12 for the first certified copy of a death certificate and $7 for each additional copy at time of purchase. View Death Certificate Application Form (PDF).

Access the online, interactive Death Certificate Application

Payment

Check or money order for the fee payable to the Skokie Health Department. Visa, Mastercard and/or Discover credit card information if not using check or money order for payment. The Requester’s signature and relationship to the child or deceased / estate.

Apply

In Person

To obtain a certified copy of a birth/death record in person visit:
Skokie Health Department
Skokie Village Hall
5127 Oakton Street

Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 5 p.m.  Individuals will be asked to produce valid photo identification at the time of purchase.

Mail

Complete the application and mail to the address below (S/H fees may be applied,  call and ask for rates):
Skokie Health Department
Attention Registrar
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077

Required Information

Required information for Birth Certificates if mailing without a printed form:
  • Child’s complete name as it appears on the certificate
  • Child’s date of birth
  • Child’s mother’s maiden name
  • Child’s father’s name if it appears on the certificate
  • Include a phone number
  • Include a mailing address
  • Include a legible, clear and large print photocopy of a valid drivers license or state ID of the person requesting the certificate
Required information for Death Certificates if mailing without a printed form:
  • Deceased name as it appears on the certificate
  • Deceased date of death
  • Include a phone number
  • Include a mailing address
  • Include a legible, clear and large print photocopy of a valid drivers license or state ID of the person requesting the certificate.  *If Funeral Home, please also include the Funeral Directors License information
  • Shipping and handling fees may be applied.  Call the Health Department and ask for the rates

Time Allotment

Please allow five to seven business days. Call the Skokie Health Department and ask to speak to a registrar if you have any questions.


You can also visit https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/service/birth-certificates where certificates can be purchased from the Cook County Clerk’s Office.  The Cook County Clerk has an office in Skokie at 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149 where birth and death certificates can be purchased in-person.  You can reach the Skokie Cook County Clerk’s Office at 847-470-7233.