City of Lake Forest, IL

You may obtain a Certified Death Record in person at Lake Forest City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL or by mailing in an Application for Certified Death Certificates to: 

Registrar
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Please include name listed on death record, date of death, person requesting record, number of copies requested, intended use for obtaining record, a photocopy of your driver's license or photo ID with signature, as well as a correct return address of where you want the copies mailed to.

The cost is $14.00 for the first certificate and $6.00 for each additional certificate. For mail-in requests, there is a $2.20 additional charge for postage. Make checks payable to "The City of Lake Forest." For more information, call 847-810-3676.

Vital Records Charges (Death Certificates)
1	$14
2	$20
3	$26
4	$32
5	$38
10	$68
15	$98
20	$128

Death records are not public records and are only available to those who have a personal or property right interest with the decedent. If you are not a relative of the deceased person, a letter or document from the office or agency that needs the death certificate must accompany the request.