WELCOME TO THE COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH: UNDERSTANDING THE PAST AND OPENING THE DOORS TO THE FUTURE

Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough is celebrating Black History Month with a special Speakers Series featuring notable educators and leaders who are discussing the origins of Black History month, legislation promoting social and racial justice, and accomplishments of legendary African American leaders.  

Click here to view the presentations.

Cook County Clerk Departments

Vital Records

The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for births, marriages, civil unions and deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Elections

The Cook County Clerkʼs office is the chief election authority for more than 120 towns and villages in suburban Cook County.

Property Taxes

The Cook County Clerk's office maintains delinquent tax records, tax maps & information regarding TIF districts.

Recordings

The Cook County Clerk's Recordings Division accurately records, stores and maintains land records and other official documents.

Ethics

The Cook County Clerk's Ethics Filings Division accepts and records documents detailing the financial activities of public officials, candidates, certain government officials and lobbyists.

Board Proceedings

The Clerk of the Board records the activity of the Cook County Board by preparing board agendas and post-meeting reports as well as maintaining County Board records.

Veterans

Safeguard vital military discharge records and operate a successful Veterans Service Office to provide veterans and their families with dignified and attentive service. The Veterans’ Office manages the Military and Veterans Discount Card program.

Media Room

The Media Room contains news, videos, and upcoming event postings.

WHAT'S NEW @COOKCOUNTYCLERK?

Clerk Yarbrough Releases Presidential Post-Election Report With Record Suburban Voter Participation

Despite the hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, voting numbers in suburban Cook County in the November 3, 2020 General Election shattered previous records.

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February 23, 2021 Primary Election Information

Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough reminds voters that Tuesday, February 23 is Election Day in eight suburban Cook County municipalities.

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Meet The Clerk

Karen A. Yarbrough, Cook County's first African American and female Clerk, has a B.A. in Business Management from Chicago State University, an M.A. in Inner City Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, and advanced leadership studies at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Karen has served on numerous boards, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and has received many prestigious awards highlighting her advocacy, community service and legislative work. Click here to view her entire biography.