2020 Election Workers Needed, Independence Day, Lake County Fair, Ordering Vital Records, Question of the Month, July Office Hours

Lake County, Illinois sent this bulletin at 07/05/2019 08:42 AM CDT

July 2019

Have you seen this dog?

Liberty is our office mascot, and she will be out and about this summer helping us recruit election workers. In next year's presidential elections, we will need almost 2000 people to work in Lake County's 120+ Election Day sites and process voters.

Join Liberty's team for the rewarding job of serving your neighbors and community!

Pay is based on Election Day assignment. $$$
Wide variety of jobs available in and outside the voting sites.
Only Lake County registered voters may apply.
English/Spanish speaking applicants encouraged.
Required training is free and begins in Fall 2019.

Apply today!

Call 847.377.2408
Visit ElectionJudge.info
Email ElectionJudge@lakecountyil.gov

The Lake County Clerk’s Office brings to Lake County the heartbeat of democracy...Elections.

Our office recognizes the many fun celebrations of the 4th of July, but we also observe the importance of this day of independence.

With great honor and reverence, we strive hard in our office to uphold the value and significance of this noble day.

We continue to bring Lake County steadfast services with honor and dedication.

Happy 4th of July to all!

from everyone in the Lake County Clerk’s office: Robin, Todd, Claudia, Kipp, Juan, Billy, Evelyn, Jonathon, Kenny, Lupe, Pam, Rubi, Bob, Linda W., Brad, Brian, Laura, Amanda, Bill, Bruce, Chris, Eveline, Kristi, Jasmine, Linda M., Dan, Mary, Iso, Kathy, Liam, Elizabeth, Jeanette, Max, Karen, and Pat

Visit us at the Lake County Fair!

Corn on the cob. Amusement rides. Deep fried everything.

We would love to meet you at our booth at this year's Lake County Fair, Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28.

And bring a buddy to take your selfie!

Ordering Vital Records

If you are registering your child in school or applying for a real ID, you might need a certified copy of a birth or marriage record. If you are entitled to the record, you can order the record directly from the county clerk where the event took place. This is the best way to protect your wallet and your identity.

Many third-party online services offer to acquire the record on your behalf after you complete their application requiring sensitive or personal information, such as a Social Security Number. The vendor obtains the record from the appropriate county clerk – just as you could – and then charges you 10 times more than the county clerk’s rate. Carefully read the supplier’s terms of service as they may keep a copy of your requested record for themselves or not issue a refund if the order cannot be processed because access to the record is restricted.

In-person

The Lake County Clerk is the official recordkeeper for all birth, death, marriage, and civil union events in Lake County, Illinois. If legally allowed, you can purchase the needed copies by stopping in our office during weekday business hours. Routinely, most customers are processed and out the door in less than 30 minutes.

By mail

If you can’t visit our office, wish to order by mail, and pay with a check:

Download a mail-in application form by visiting LakeCountyClerk.info and clicking on the Vital Records tab,
Mail your completed form to our address on the form,
Provide a copy of the required valid identification, and
Include payment of check or money order.
Our normal processing is 2 working days once your request is received by our office, and
Your document is mailed to you via first class U.S. mail.

Fast shipping, credit card payment, or email request

If you require expedited shipping, wish to pay by credit card, or are sending us a request by fax or email:

Use our only online service partner, VitalChek (www.vitalchek.com) who adds a $7 processing fee plus shipping charges if you choose overnight or two-day delivery.

Question of the Month

Lake County Clerk O'Connor is interested in hearing your opinion.

What was the favorite part of your 4th of July celebration?

Please take a moment to send us an email of 200 words or less describing your favorite part of Independence Day.

Send your thoughts to Lake County Clerk O'Connor at countyclerk@lakecountyil.gov before Tuesday, July 23. She wants to hear what you think.

Responses from June's Question of the Month

Last month's question was "What should the County Clerk's office name our turtle?"

Lake County Clerk O'Connor thanks everyone who responded and wanted to share her favorite replies.

TEO (Turtle Executive Officer) - suggested by Judy
Snap - suggested by Robert
ChaCha - suggested by Kurt
Government - suggested by Wallace

Disclaimer: The Lake County Clerk's office reserves the right to edit comments. We request that all responses refrain from partisan or party agenda content. Be nice, and let's all converse respectfully.