How do I get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate?

The Skokie Health Department maintains records of all births and deaths occurring in Skokie from 1969 to the present. Certified copies of these records are available for purchase. For DEATH records, the charge is $9 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. For BIRTH records, the charge is $7 for the first certified copy and $2 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.  If the birth or death did not occur in Skokie, information can be provided to help you obtain certified copies of those records.

"At the July 7th, 2003 Board Meeting the Village Board adopted the strictest smoking ban regulations in the State of Illinois. As the result of this Ordinance, smoking is prohibited in all public places and places of employment. The few exceptions permitted by the Ordinance include stand-alone bars, isolated bar areas of restaurants with separate HVAC, retail tobacco stores and bowling alleys. Restaurants with bars have been granted one year from adoption to complete any required structural changes."

The Skokie Health Department offers a short-term car seat loaner program for Skokie residents. The "TOTS" (Travel seats Offer Travel Safety) program loans seats at no cost. A $10 deposit is required and will be returned less a $5.00 cleaning fee when the seat is brought back in good condition.  Borrowers are instructed on the proper installation and usage of the seats. They must also view a short safety video. Seats can be reserved by calling the Health Department.

The staff of the Skokie Health Department are available to give programs on a wide variety of health related topics. Some examples of program topics include: Nutrition, Diabetes, Hypertension, Health Department Services, Environmental Issues, and Wildlife Control. Call the Health Department to schedule a presentation for your group.