A certified photocopy of the original record with the embossed Seal of Illinois. This certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies as legal proof of birth and citizenship. It can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in the State of Illinois from 1916 to present.

For $15 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with information collected at the time of your birth (information has varied throughout the years).

A certified abstract showing child's name, birth date, sex, county of birth, certificate number and file date. Depending on the year of birth, it may also list the parents' names. It can typically be used as proof of identity, but cannot be used to obtain a passport if the parents' names are not listed. The Birth Certificate - Short is available for events that occurred within the State of Illinois from 1916 to present.

For $10 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested at the same time, you will obtain a birth certificate with the following items: child’s name, date of birth, sex, place of birth (city, county, state), mother/co-parent’s maiden name, mother/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country), mother/co-parent’s age, father/co-parent’s name, father/co-parent’s place of birth (state/country), father/co-parent’s age, file date, date issued, and, state file number.