Death Records

Death records are restricted to persons having a personal, property, or asset interest in the deceased’s estate.  Proof of interest is required when obtaining a death record.  The Office of the Waukegan City Clerk does not offer death records for genealogical research.

Please Note: The Office of the Waukegan City Clerk only maintains death records for a period of 10 years from the date of death.  For death records beyond this time period, please contact the Lake County Clerk’s Office.

Requesting a record by mail:

• Complete all information on the request form:  Death Record Request Form (PDF)
• Make a legible photocopy of your identification
• Write check or money order payable to 'City of Waukegan'
• Include a large, self-address, stamped envelope
• Mail all items to:

OFFICE OF THE WAUKEGAN CITY CLERK

ATTN:  VITAL RECORDS

100 N. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, AVE

WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085

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