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KANKAKEE COUNTY CLERK


189 EAST COURT STREET
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
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815.939.8836
815.939.8836
815.939.8832

Birth Certificates


KANKAKEE COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Kankakee County Division of Vital Records (Kankakee County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Kankakee County birth certificates, Kankakee County death certificates and Kankakee County marriage records for events which occurred within Kankakee County. You may order copies of Kankakee County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



KANKAKEE COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Kankakee County Vital Records issues only certified copies of Kankakee County birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.

Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Kankakee County birth certificates may only be obtained by the individual who is listed on the birth certificate if he/she is 18 years of age or older, by a parent named on the birth certificate, or by a legal representative unless otherwise authorized.




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BIRTH
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Kankakee County from 1878 to present.

First Copy: 7.00   Additional Copies: 2.00


BIRTH CARD
A wallet size version of the Birth Certificate. The Birth Card can be used for informational purposes only and cannot be used for identification, travel or passport. The Birth Wallet is available for events that occurred in the Kankakee County from 1878 to present.

First Copy: 10.00   Additional Copies: 2.00



Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.


Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 815.939.8836. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.