VitalChek - Official Chicago Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for Cook County

 

Order certified Chicago birth record copies online - securely and easily.

Order certified Chicago birth record copies online securely and easily with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, approved by hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is an official government-authorized service, and obtaining your certified birth record copies through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, phone or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

From the second you place your order to the moment your certified Chicago birth record copies are in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, either by checking your order status online or contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you?ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your certified Chicago birth record copies. VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies nationwide for over twenty years. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling.

Certified Agency birth record copies are one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events, such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, and are only issued by an official government agency, such as the Cook County Clerk's Office (Cook County Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization, so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your personal data when ordering certified Chicago birth record copies. VitalChek is America’s #1 resource for official government-issued vital records, offering the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order certified Chicago birth record copies from Chicago Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. A certified birth record copy issued through our service typically has a raised or stamped seal and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your enhanced security, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your certified Chicago birth record order, is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Chicago Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

COOK COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATESCook County Vital Records issues certified copies of Cook County birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes. Who Can Order? You may order copies of Cook County birth certificates for yourself or for a child, as long as your name appears on the certificate. Where Can The Document Be Shipped? Cook County Vital Records will only ship copies of Cook County birth certificates to the entitled applicant's home or work address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official Chicago birth record 

Certified Chicago birth record copies are generally required when applying for a passport or driver’s license. Other valid purposes for a birth record include:

Insurance, Employment, Court Proceedings, or Social Security Benefits
School Enrollment or Registration for Youth Sports
Obtaining a Marriage License
Enlistment in Military
Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
 
 Other official vital records from Chicago 

In addition to a certified birth record, Cook County Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Certificates and Marriage Records for events that occurred within Cook County. You may order copies of Chicago Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.