The Genealogy Unit of the Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records provides non-certified versions of birth, death and marriage records for the purpose of genealogical research. Records found on this site are for Chicago and Cook County dating back to 1872.

created: 08 Jul 2008 by dbutta ::: updated: 08 Jul 2008

This page tells how to obtain copies of Illinois vital records, such as birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses & divorce decrees.

created: 15 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 15 Nov 2004

This page explains how to obtain vital records (such as birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses and divorce decrees) from each state, territory and county of the United States.

created: 01 Feb 2005 by dbutta ::: updated: 01 Feb 2005

Use this website to learn how to obtain vital records from any state.

created: 24 Jan 2005 by dbutta ::: updated: 24 Jan 2005