Orland Park Death Records

Death records for Orland Park are maintained by the Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records. As a village in Cook County, all deaths that occur in Orland Park are registered at the county level. Residents can request certified death certificates in person at the main Chicago office or the Markham Courthouse location, by mail, or online through VitalChek. The Markham Courthouse is a closer in-person option for those who live in the southern suburbs.

Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records

The Cook County Clerk holds all death records for Orland Park. The Bureau of Vital Records registers and archives death certificates for all Cook County deaths. Orland Park residents have two in-person office options.

Main office: 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: (312) 603-7790 or toll-free 866-252-8974. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Markham Courthouse: 16501 Kedzie Avenue, Markham, IL 60426. Phone: (708) 232-4150. This southern Cook County location may be more convenient for Orland Park residents than the downtown Chicago office. Hours are the same. Both offices process requests the same day.

For a full overview of Cook County procedures and resources, see the Cook County Death Records page.

The Cook County death certificates service page outlines the full process for Orland Park residents, including eligibility rules and what to bring to any office location.

The county service page also explains how mail and online requests work and what fees apply for each method.

How to Request Orland Park Death Records

Three options are available when requesting a death certificate for an Orland Park decedent. Each method produces a certified copy with the same legal validity.

In Person

Visit the Markham Courthouse at 16501 Kedzie Avenue or the Chicago main office at 118 N. Clark Street. Bring a valid photo ID and $15 for the first copy. Additional copies are $4 each in the same order. Cash, check, and money order are all accepted at the counter.

By Mail

Mail your completed request form, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order to: Cook County Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602. Checks should be made payable to the Cook County Clerk. Do not send cash. Mail requests take more time to process than in-person visits.

Online via VitalChek

Order through the Cook County VitalChek portal. Pay by credit or debit card. VitalChek charges a service fee beyond the county's base fee. The certified copy is mailed after the county completes processing.

The VitalChek Cook County ordering page allows Orland Park residents to request death certificates online without visiting any office.

VitalChek sends your order to the Cook County Clerk, who reviews and fulfills it, then mails the certified copy to your address.

Who Can Access Orland Park Death Records

Illinois law restricts access to certified death certificates. Under 410 ILCS 535/24, certified copies are available to the deceased's spouse, parent, child, grandparent, or sibling. Others who have a direct and tangible interest, such as estate attorneys or those with a court order, may also receive a certified copy.

You must show proof of identity and your relationship to the deceased at the time of request. If you do not qualify for a certified copy, a genealogical copy is available for deaths that occurred more than 20 years ago. These copies are not certified and cannot be used for legal or financial purposes.

Death Certificate Fees

Cook County charges $15 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy in the same order. These fees are set by state statute under 410 ILCS 535/25. If you use VitalChek for online ordering, expect an additional service fee on top of the county fee.

Pay by cash (in person), check, or money order. Checks must be made payable to the Cook County Clerk. Never send cash by mail.

The Cook County Clerk vital records page shows current fees and all request options for Orland Park and other Cook County death record requests.

Review the clerk's page before submitting your request to confirm the current fee schedule and any updated document requirements.

Illinois Department of Public Health

IDPH holds death records for all Illinois counties and is a useful backup for Orland Park residents. IDPH can help if the Cook County Clerk cannot locate a specific record, or if you need records from another Illinois county.

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 dph.illinois.gov death records for full details.

IDPH fees: $19 for the first certified copy, $4 each additional, $10 for genealogical copies. Standard mail requests take about 12 weeks. Expedited service takes 5 to 7 business days but requires overnight delivery and documentation of urgent need.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Cook County communities also have death records pages on this site with information about the county clerk and request procedures.