COOK COUNTY CLERK DIVISIONS

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.

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Statement from the Cook County Clerk's Office on the Death of Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough

It is with profound sadness that the Cook County Clerk’s Office announces the death of Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, a beloved leader and dedicated…

Clerk’s Office Releases Election Equipment Time Lapse Video as Polling Locations Prepare to Open for the March 19 Primary Polls Will Be Open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In advance of Tuesday’s election, the Clerk’s Office released this time-lapse video that illustrates the distribution of thousands of…

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Property After Death Forum - South Shore Garden - April 20, 2024
Join Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, the South Shore Garden Betterment Association and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and Clerk’s…
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South Shore Garden
1735 E. 95th Street
Chicago, IL
United States

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.