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COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE


50 W. Washington
Daley Center East Concourse, Lower Level
CHICAGO, IL 60602
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866.252.8974
866.252.8974
866.550.1846

Marriage Certificates


COOK COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Cook County Clerk's Office issues certified copies of Cook County birth certificates, Cook County death certificates and Cook County marriage records for events that occurred in Cook County, Illinois. You may order copies of Cook 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.


COOK COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS
Cook County Clerk's Office issues certified copies of Cook County marriage records which are typically acceptable for proof of marriage or other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Cook County marriage records for yourself or for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, adult child, grandparent).

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Cook County Clerk's Office will only ship copies of Cook County marriage records to the entitled applicant's home or work address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.




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MARRIAGE EXPEDITED
A certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred in Cook County within the last 50 years.
Orders placed prior to 10:30 a.m. Central Time will receive same day processing and will only be shipped via UPS Air.

First Copy: 40.00   Additional Copies: 4.00


MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred in Cook County within the last 50 years.

First Copy: 15.00   Additional Copies: 4.00



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 866.252.8974. 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.