Death Certificates and the Medical Examiner in Cook County

Vital Records Office Record

County Clerk

Cook County · Cook County Clerk's Office, Bureau of Vital Records

Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Office

118 North Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

Certified copies

At the counter, issued while you wait

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Certified copy fee

$17 first copy, $6 each additional

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Coroner or Medical Examiner Record

Medical Examiner

Cook County · Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Hours

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Office

2121 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Release of remains

1-312-997-4418 · Intake and identification · Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday noon-4:00 PM (county holidays 12:00-16:00)

Cremation authorization

Signed by this office

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