Cook County, Illinois Public Records

To begin, add a county public record or view a list of county record locations and resources for Cook county records and the state of Illinois.

Cook County is the second most populated county in the US, second only to Los Angeles County in California. The county was created in 1831 – it was divided away from Putnam County thanks to an act by the Illinois State Legislature. The county itself was named after Daniel Cook, one of the youngest statesman in the entire state’s history. He served as a representative for the state as well as the attorney general. The name Cook County has been seen on a variety of movies and television shows including being the name of the hospital on the popular NBC drama ER, as well as being used in movies such as Chicago, The Blues Brothers, and Hill Street Blues.

Those who are looking for Cook County public records can find access at a variety of places in the county, including at 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149 in Skokie, IL, or at 2121 Euclid Ave., Room 238 in Rolling Meadows, IL. It is at these two places that you can find a variety of information, including birth certificates, death certificates, and wedding and divorce certificates. Both places have different hours so it is a good idea to check on their house before going there.