COOK COUNTY CLERK DIVISIONS

Vital Records The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for births, marriages, civil unions and deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Elections The Cook County Clerkʼs office is the chief election authority for more than 120 towns and villages in suburban Cook County.
Property Taxes The Cook County Clerk's office maintains delinquent tax records, tax maps & information regarding TIF districts.
Recordings The Cook County Clerk's Recordings Division accurately records, stores and maintains land records and other official documents.
Ethics The Cook County Clerk's Ethics Filings Division accepts and records documents detailing the financial activities of public officials, candidates, certain government officials and lobbyists.
Board Proceedings The Clerk of the Board records the activity of the Cook County Board by preparing board agendas and post-meeting reports as well as maintaining County Board records.
Veterans Safeguard vital military discharge records and operate a successful Veterans Service Office to provide veterans and their families with dignified and attentive service. The Veterans’ Office manages the Military and Veterans Discount Card program.
Media Room The Media Room contains news, videos, and upcoming event postings.

WHAT'S NEW @COOKCOUNTYCLERK?

Mail Ballot Applications Now Available For Suburban Cook County Voters For November Gubernatorial Election

Suburban Cook County voters may now apply for their Mail Ballots in the November 8, 2022, Gubernatorial Election.

Cook County Clerk’s Office to Lead Estate Planning & Property Fraud Prevention Informational Forum August 4

Clerk Yarbrough will host an educational forum to share information that will help residents better understand the Estate Planning process.

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Upcoming Events

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Offices Closed - Labor Day

All Clerk's office locations will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.

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National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy.

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Meet the Clerk

Karen A. Yarbrough, Cook County's first African American and female Clerk, has a B.A. in Business Management from Chicago State University, an M.A. in Inner City Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, and advanced leadership studies at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Karen has served on numerous boards, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and has received many prestigious awards highlighting her advocacy, community service and legislative work. Click here to view her entire biography.