VitalChek - Official Chicago Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for Cook County

 

Order official Chicago birth certificate copies online today - quickly and securely.

Official Chicago birth certificate copies can be ordered online quickly and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, an approved government-authorized service for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, fax, or phone ordering capabilities for official Chicago birth certificate copies from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies across the nation 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. VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities from the second you place your order to the moment your birth certificate is in your hands, 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 official Chicago birth certificate copies.

As one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, official Chicago birth certificate copies 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 data. As America’s #1 resource for online ordering of official government-issued vital records, such as official Chicago birth certificate copies, VitalChek offers 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 certificate copies from Chicago Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official birth certificate issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official Chicago birth certificate order. 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 the delivery be damaged or lost 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 certificate 

An official Chicago birth certificate copy is generally required documentation for a driver’s license or passport application. Other valid purposes for a birth certificate include:

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

In addition to certified birth certificate copies, 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.