The Cook County Clerk’s Office is holding a back-to-school event July 20 in which parents can get a copy of their child’s birth certificate for school registration.
Birth certificates are required for children to register for school. The Saturday event is largely for working families, who are likely unable to visit the Clerk’s Office of Vital Records during the regular 9-to-5 workday.
“We are pleased to be offering these extended hours to accommodate families with busy schedules,” said Clerk Cedric Giles in a statement.
Giles became clerk after his predecessor Karen Yarborough passed in April.
On July 20, those looking for a copy of their child’s birth certificate can visit the Clerk’s Office of Vital Records in Chicago, Markham, Maywood or Skokie.
In order to obtain a copy of a child’s birth certificate, the child must be born in Cook County and the adult must be the child’s parent or legal guardian. Adults need a valid photo ID and $15 for the birth certificate copy, plus $4 for each additional copy.
“Whether your child is starting kindergarten, or your teenager is entering high school, having their birth certificate on-hand is essential for enrollment and a smooth start to the school year,” Giles said in a statement.
Those unable to attend back-to-school certificate day can request a copy of a child’s birth certificate online, by phone or mail, or at a local currency exchange.
The Clerk’s Office of Vital Records is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 at the following locations:
- 118 N. Clark St., Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
- 1311 Maybrook Square (Whitcomb Building), Room 104, Maywood, IL 60153
- 16501 S. Kedzie, Room 238, Markham, IL 60428
- 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149, Skokie, IL 60077
