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?

Clerk Yarbrough Teams Up with Chicago White Sox to Offer Game Ticket for Veterans and Military Members

Clerk Yarbrough is again teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to offer Cook County veterans and active-duty military members a free ticket to a regular-season White Sox game for the 2022 season.

Poll Workers needed in suburban Cook County For June 28 Gubernatorial Primary Election

Do Your Part for Local Democracy – Become an Election Judge Today!

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Upcoming Events

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Community Forum

Join Clerk Yarbrough for an informative discussion about the many facets and services available f

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Arlington Heights Senior Center
1801 W. Central Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
United States

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Property After Death Forum - Worth Township

Join Cook County Clerk Karen A․ Yarbrough, Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Fran Hurley, R

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Worth Township
11601 S. Pulaski Rd.
Alsip, IL 60803
United States

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Veterans Luncheon and Expo

Details coming soon. 

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Morton West High School - Football Field
2400 Home Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
United States

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.