Amendment Form For Birth Certificate In Cook
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Q: How long does it take to change a birth record by the State after it has been registered? A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record.
If a correction needs to be made on a birth certificate, you can do so within the child's first year of birth. If the child is older than 1 year, you are required to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health to make a correction. Their information can be found on the Illinois Department of Public Health website.
You will need to complete an Application to Amend a Birth Record – Acknowledgement of Paternity/Parentage (VS 22 form). This form must be signed by both parents.
A: It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the State Office of Vital Records to process an amended record. It is especially IMPORTANT to be sure all information given to Hospital Staff at the time of birth is accurate due to the time involved to process the correction at the State level.
Be advised that the processing time for requests is approximately 12 weeks from the time your paperwork is received. You will not receive an update from IDPH during the processing time.
You can also visit where certificates can be purchased from the Cook County Clerk's Office. The Cook County Clerk has an office in Skokie at 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149 where birth and death certificates can be purchased in-person.
If a correction needs to be made on a birth certificate, you can do so within the child's first year of birth. If the child is older than 1 year, you are required to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health to make a correction. Their information can be found on the Illinois Department of Public Health website.
In addition, the Department of Public Health's Division of Vital Records will be notified to remove the father's name from the child's birth certificate and/or add the presumed parent's name to the child's birth certificate. Call the Child Support Customer Service Call Center at 1-800-447-4278 if you have questions.
