Find Death Records in Cicero

Cicero death records can be requested through two offices: the Cicero Town Clerk, which serves residents locally, and the Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records at the main downtown Chicago office. Cicero is one of the few Cook County communities with its own town clerk that handles vital records directly. Knowing which office to contact can save you time and, in some cases, money, since the Town Clerk's fee is lower than the county fee.

Cicero Town Clerk

The Cicero Town Clerk's office handles death records for deaths that occurred within the Town of Cicero. This is a local option that many residents prefer because you can get a certified copy the same day and the fee is lower than at the county level.

The Town Clerk's office is at 4949 W. Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804. Phone: (708) 656-3600. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The office is closed Friday through Sunday. The fee for a certified copy through the Town Clerk is $11 per copy.

You must bring a valid photo ID and be an eligible requester under Illinois law. The clerk's staff can tell you what documents to bring and whether the record you need is on file at the town level.

The Cicero Town Clerk's office page explains the services available to Cicero residents, including how to request death certificates and other vital records.

The Town Clerk page also lists office hours, contact information, and any forms needed to complete a records request in person.

The Cicero town clerk department page provides additional details about the clerk's role and services for Cicero residents.

This resource gives contact details and outlines what the Town Clerk's office can and cannot provide compared to the county office.

Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records

The Cook County Clerk also maintains death records for Cicero, since Cicero is within Cook County. If you cannot visit the Town Clerk's office, or if you need a record that is not available locally, the county is your next option.

Cook County Clerk main office: 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: (312) 603-7790 or toll-free 866-252-8974. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. See the full Cook County Death Records page for all office locations and details.

The county charges $15 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You can request records in person, by mail, or online through VitalChek at the Cook County VitalChek portal.

How to Request Cicero Death Records

You have several options when requesting a death record for a Cicero decedent. Pick the method that works best for your timeline and location.

In Person at Town Clerk

Walk in to 4949 W. Cermak Road during business hours. Bring photo ID and $11 per copy. Same-day processing is typical for records on file.

In Person at Cook County

Visit 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago. Bring photo ID and $15 for the first copy. Same-day processing. The county may have a broader archive if the Town Clerk does not have the record you need.

By Mail

Send your request to the Cook County Clerk at the Clark Street address. Include a completed request form, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to the Cook County Clerk. Allow extra time for mail processing. Do not send cash.

Online via VitalChek

Order online through VitalChek Illinois. You will pay by credit card and receive the certified copy by mail once processed. VitalChek adds a service fee to the county's base fee.

The VitalChek Illinois vital records portal allows online ordering for death certificates from Cook County including Cicero records.

The VitalChek portal guides you through the order form and accepted payment methods, with the certificate mailed after the county fulfills the request.

Who Can Access Cicero Death Records

Illinois law limits who can get a certified copy of a death certificate. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, certified copies are issued to the deceased's spouse, parent, child, grandparent, or sibling. Others with a direct and tangible legal or financial interest may also qualify. A court order can also authorize access.

Funeral directors and government agents can access records when required by their duties. The Town Clerk and the county clerk both follow the same state eligibility rules. Genealogical copies of records older than 20 years are available without strict eligibility proof, but these copies are not certified and cannot be used for legal or estate purposes.

Death Certificate Fees in Cicero

The Cicero Town Clerk charges $11 per certified copy. The Cook County Clerk charges $15 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy in the same order.

If you need multiple copies, ordering them all at once from the county can be more efficient. If you only need one copy quickly, the Town Clerk's lower fee may be the better choice. Both offices issue legally valid certified copies.

Illinois Department of Public Health

IDPH in Springfield holds death records for all of Illinois, including Cicero. This office is useful if you need records from multiple Illinois counties or if neither local office has the record on file.

IDPH Vital Records: 925 E. Ridgely Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702-2737. Phone: (217) 782-6554, weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Email: DPH.VITALS@illinois.gov. Visit their page at dph.illinois.gov death records.

IDPH fees: $19 for the first certified copy, $4 for each additional, $10 for genealogical copies. Standard mail orders take about 12 weeks. Expedited orders (5 to 7 business days) require overnight delivery and proof of urgent need.

The Illinois Department of Public Health death records page explains the statewide process for requesting death certificates and other vital records.

IDPH is the state-level option when local offices cannot fulfill a request or when older genealogical records are needed.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Cook County communities also have death records pages on this site with local office information and request details.