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1. How do I register to vote?

Individuals can register to vote in person at the Kankakee County Clerk’s office located at 189 E. Court Street in Kankakee, by mail or online. You must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years old and a resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. For more information, visit https://www.kankakeecountyclerk.gov/election-information/voter-registration/. 

2. How do I apply for a job with the County?

For job openings, visit https://il-kankakeecounty.civicplus.com/373/County-Careers. 

Interested applicants may email their resume and completed application to humanresources@k3county.net. 

Applications can be dropped off at the address below or mailed to the Human Resources Department.

Address: 

Human Resources Department

189 E. Court Street

Suite 502

Kankakee, IL 60901 

 

3. How do I get a birth or death certificate?

For more information on vital records, visit https://www.kankakeecountyclerk.gov/records/vital-records/. 

4. How do I apply for a marriage license?

You may apply for your marriage license during regular office hours which are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Kankakee County Clerk's Office located on the first floor of the Administration Building. To learn more, visit https://www.kankakeecountyclerk.gov/records/marriage-licenses/. 

Address: 

Office of Dan Hendrickson, County Clerk
County Administration Bldg.
189 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL 60901 

5. How do I apply for a passport?

You may apply for a passport during the Kankakee County Clerk's regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is best to apply for your passport at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to travel. For more information, visit https://www.kankakeecountyclerk.gov/records/passports/.