BIRTH RECORD
Winnebago County issues only certified copies of birth records,
which are acceptable for passport, driver’s license, social
security, employment, retirement, and personal identification purposes.
HOW DO I OBTAIN A CERTIFIED COPY OF A WINNEBAGO COUNTY BIRTH RECORD?
If
you were born in Winnebago County your birth record is in the Winnebago
County Clerk's office. You can either come into our
office and purchase a certified copy of your birth record or
send us a request through the mail.
The only individuals who
can purchase a birth record are the mother; father; the individual
whose name is on the certificate
if they
are 18 yrs. or older; or a court appointed representative.
EMERGENCY USE ONLY: Winnebago County participates
in the VitalChek network. Click here to order a birth record
on an emergency
basis via VitalChek.
If you come
into our office:
Bring a valid drivers license for identification. *Note: If you do not have a valid driver’s license, see list of acceptable
identification listed below. The cost is $15.00 for the first certified
copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. You will be asked to fill
out a form. The whole process takes approximately 15 minutes. The
Winnebago County Clerk’s office is located in the Winnebago
County Administration Building at 404 Elm Street, on the first
floor, Room 104, Rockford, IL 61101. We are on the corner of Elm
and South Church St across from the MetroCentre.
Request via the
postal mail:
Make a copy of your valid driver’s license. *Note: If you do not have a valid driver’s license, see list of
acceptable identification listed below. On the copy of your driver’s
license, write your full name at birth, date of birth, father's
name, mother's name with her maiden name, your relationship to
the person whose birth certificate you are requesting, your return
address and phone number with area code. Attach a check or money
order payable to: Winnebago County Clerk. DO NOT SEND CASH! The
cost is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for each
additional copy. Mail the copy of your ID, the requested information
and the fees to the following address: Winnebago County Clerk,
404 Elm Street, Room 104, Rockford, IL 61101. If we receive all
of the requested information, we will mail you the birth certificate
within 2 business days of receipt.
*LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION NEEDED TO RECEIVE CERTIFIED
COPIES OF BIRTH, MARRIAGE, AND/OR DEATH RECORDS:
*ONE COPY OF IDENTIFICATION FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST......
- Certified Copy of Birth Certificate of person requesting the
document
- VALID Illinois Driver's License
- VALID Illinois State Identification Card
- VALID Out-of-State Drivers License or State ID Card
- U.S. Government Driver's License
- Naturalization Certificate
- U.S. Military Identification Card
- U.S. Immigration Card
- Selective Service Card
- Illinois Public Aid ID Card with Medical Card
*OR COPIES OF TWO DIFFERENT PIECES OF IDENTIFICATION FROM THE
FOLLOWING LIST.......
- Social Security Card or Print-out
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
- Bank Statement (within 90 days)
- Utility Bill (within 60 days)
- Vehicle Registration Card
- Active Insurance Policy (at least one year old)
- Checkbook or Savings Book (showing name & address)
- Employee Identification Card
- Traffic Ticket
- Resident Alien Card
- School Identification Card
All documents must be current and valid. The Winnebago County
Clerk's Office Reserves the right to request additional identification
to receive records. For Mail-in requests, copy(s) of identification
must be included with the request.
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