The City of Highland Park preserves local records on births and deaths that occur within its district. Since birth and death records first became archived in 1916, thousands have been placed on file, including some delayed records dating back to the mid-1800s.

Individuals occasionally may need certified copies of birth or death certificates for such diverse purposes as applying for passports, fulfilling school entrance requirements, filing license applications, or seeking insurance or government benefits. These records are available only to the following:

• Birth Certificates: Individual (18 and over), parent or legal guardian ONLY
• Death Certificates: Public Record

Vital Records Fee
Birth certificates are $8.00 for the first certified copy, $4.00 for each additional certified copy. Death certificates are $12.00 for the first certified copy, $4.00 for each additional certified copy thereafter.

Certificates can be requested through the mail, by completing the attached application and submitting it to our offices.

• Birth Certificate Application
• Death Certificate Request Form

Birth certificates can only be requested by the individual (18 and over) or a parent/legal guardian. If you are requesting the certificate via mail please include a photocopy of your state issued Photo ID along with the request form.

Death records are not public records and are only available to those with a personal or property right interest with the decedent.

Please submit your request to:
The City of Highland Park
Attn: Vital Records
1707 St. Johns Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional Information
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, Illinois 62761
Phone: (217) 782-4977
Fax: (217) 782-3987
TTY: (800) 547-0466