Health & Human Services
BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES
The Office of Vital Records issues certified copies of birth and death certificates for birth or deaths occurring in Evanston with certain restrictions. For a recorded message that explains the process, call (847) 866-2946.
BIRTH CERTIFICATES will be issued only to the following upon presentation of acceptable identification:
- The person named on the record if at least 18 years old.
- A parent named on the record.
- The legal representative of the person named on record with the proper documentation (i.e. spouse or attorney).
- Legal Guardian (with proof of guardianship).
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Departments of Federal, State or Municipal government.
BIRTH CERTIFICATES may be requested in writing or in person at the Office of Vital Records by any listed above. Note the following requirements:
- Provide name at birth, date of birth, hospital, mother's maiden name, father's name and your signature.
- Include a legible copy of your valid photo ID. REQUIRED
- Include $10 for the first certificate and $2 for each additional certificate ordered.
- Make checks and money orders payable to EVANSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
- Provide a daytime phone number.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Allow 10 business days for processing.
- Visit or send requests to:
Evanston Health Department, Office of Vital Records
2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Acceptable Forms of Identification
ONE of the following required |
TWO of the following required |
| Illinois drivers license | Social Security card |
| Illinois state ID card | Voter Registration card |
| Out-of-state drivers license or ID card | W-2 Form |
| U.S. government drivers license | Bank statement (within 60 days) |
| Naturalization certificate | Utility bill (within 60 days) |
| U.S. military ID card | Vehicle registration card |
| U.S. immigration card (resident alien) | Active insurance policy (at least 1 year old) |
| Selective Service card | Checkbook or savings book (must show name & address) |
| Illinois Public Aid ID card and medical card | Social Security printout |
| Photo work ID card | |
| Traffic ticket |
Please call (847) 866-2972 to obtain a legal copy of a DEATH CERTIFICATE that occured in Evanston from 1992 to the present. NOTE: Only Evanston death records from 1992 to the present are available in the Evanston Office of Vital Records.
Note: For Cook County marriage certificate please visit Cook County Clerk's Office, Office of Vital Statistics.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 
Birth & Death Certificates