How do I get a copy of a birth certificate in Illinois?
ResearchDetermine the county in which you, your child or legal guardian were born. You need this information to get a copy of a birth certificate, which in Illinois can be obtained only by the person on the birth certificate or the parents or legal guardian of the person named on the birth certificate.County ClerkContact either the county clerk’s office in the county where the birth occurred or the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records (see the Reference section for a link).Send the MoneyComplete the application to request a birth certificate.
