WELCOME TO THE COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

At the Cook County Clerk’s Office, we are here to serve.   

In addition to functioning as the Chief Election Authority for suburban Cook County, the Clerk's Office maintains birth, marriage, and death records; records and maintains deeds, property documents and business forms; assists property owners in redeeming delinquent taxes, and serves as the Clerk of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

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LET'S TALK STATE GOVERNMENT

Clerk Yarbrough’s Lunch and Learn Speaker Series for the month of September is “Let’s Talk State Government.” This month’s series will include top elected officials at the state level and offer us a peek behind the curtain in Springfield. Discussions will cover everything from the state budget, investments, law enforcement as well as a look at the Illinois legislature and more. 

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Cook County Clerk Departments

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?

Clerk Yarbrough releases 2021 Directory of Elected Officials

Clerk Yarbrough has released the 2021 edition of the Directory of Elected Officials.

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Clerk Yarbrough Receives Top National Professional Designation for Election Officials

Clerk Yarbrough has received the nation’s top professional achievement for election officials.

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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.