Lake County Clerk
18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Contact & location
- Address
- 18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
- Records for
- Lake County, Illinois
- Phone
- 847-377-2411
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Illinois state records
Lake County follows Illinois’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Illinois birth certificate fee
- 12–15 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 12,710,158
- Illinois population
This office charges $10.00 — $5.00 less than the Illinois fee.
See full Illinois requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00 | 12–15 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Death Certificate | $14.00 | 4–6 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 0 daysIllinois estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Lake County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Waukegan. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.7 (21)- ★★★★★Jason CaseboltGoogle
I called because I never received my voter registration card. The guy I talked to was way too urgent to get off the phone with me. From the moment I got on the line with him I tried to explain the situation and he cut me off a couple of times. He then told me that I don’t need my voting registration card to vote, although the sheet I’m looking at says just the opposite. He didn’t explain anything clearly and rushed to hang up. I was very displeased with his service and I still don’t know if I’ll receive my voters registration card.
- ★★★★★Kathy Maka WilliamsGoogle
I recently requested a 100 year old birth certificate for someone in my family for geneaologial purposes. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Because he wasn't sure exactly what I was requesting, David from the office gave me a call to clarify, answered all my questions, and sent me what I needed promptly. Included was a check for overpayment of the fee.
- ★★★★★D GalvaGoogle
Great service, I highly recommend it!
- ★★★★★Corinne MezaGoogle
They are always busy an unavailable to help when I go in. Make sure you have time and everything you need or you will waste your time
- ★★★★★Keith DavisGoogle
I spoke to Jennifer L. Turville at this office. She was very professional, very very helpful, and had a great personality. Jennifer went out of her way to help me and gave me the kind of help and attention that is uncommon today.