Lake County Clerk - Office of Anthony Vega
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Official Bluesky account of Lake County Clerk, Illinois.
💍❤️ Planning to get married on February 14?
Lake County couples, don’t forget — you must obtain your marriage license by February 13!
In Illinois, marriage licenses become valid one day after issuance and remain valid for 60 days.
Plan ahead and learn more at:
👉 www.lakecountyil.gov/383/Marriage...
Lake County couples, don’t forget — you must obtain your marriage license by February 13!
In Illinois, marriage licenses become valid one day after issuance and remain valid for 60 days.
Plan ahead and learn more at:
👉 www.lakecountyil.gov/383/Marriage...
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
💍❤️ Planning to get married on February 14?
Lake County couples, don’t forget — you must obtain your marriage license by February 13!
In Illinois, marriage licenses become valid one day after issuance and remain valid for 60 days.
Plan ahead and learn more at:
👉 www.lakecountyil.gov/383/Marriage...
Lake County couples, don’t forget — you must obtain your marriage license by February 13!
In Illinois, marriage licenses become valid one day after issuance and remain valid for 60 days.
Plan ahead and learn more at:
👉 www.lakecountyil.gov/383/Marriage...
🎉 Early Voting Starts Today! 🎉
As of today, February 5, early voting is officially open at the Lake County Clerk’s Office! Today also marks the first day ballots are being mailed to voters who requested Vote by Mail.
bit.ly/LC-VotingOptions
As of today, February 5, early voting is officially open at the Lake County Clerk’s Office! Today also marks the first day ballots are being mailed to voters who requested Vote by Mail.
bit.ly/LC-VotingOptions
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
🎉 Early Voting Starts Today! 🎉
As of today, February 5, early voting is officially open at the Lake County Clerk’s Office! Today also marks the first day ballots are being mailed to voters who requested Vote by Mail.
bit.ly/LC-VotingOptions
As of today, February 5, early voting is officially open at the Lake County Clerk’s Office! Today also marks the first day ballots are being mailed to voters who requested Vote by Mail.
bit.ly/LC-VotingOptions
🦫🌤️ Happy Groundhog Day!
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, one thing is always in season — being prepared to vote.
Don’t wait for a prediction to plan ahead. Check your registration, know your voting options, and be ready for the next election.
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, one thing is always in season — being prepared to vote.
Don’t wait for a prediction to plan ahead. Check your registration, know your voting options, and be ready for the next election.
February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🦫🌤️ Happy Groundhog Day!
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, one thing is always in season — being prepared to vote.
Don’t wait for a prediction to plan ahead. Check your registration, know your voting options, and be ready for the next election.
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, one thing is always in season — being prepared to vote.
Don’t wait for a prediction to plan ahead. Check your registration, know your voting options, and be ready for the next election.
Vote by Mail Reminder – USPS Update | Ballot Drop Box Locations
Use an official ballot drop box: bit.ly/3Zi7BxS
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
Use an official ballot drop box: bit.ly/3Zi7BxS
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Vote by Mail Reminder – USPS Update | Ballot Drop Box Locations
Use an official ballot drop box: bit.ly/3Zi7BxS
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
Use an official ballot drop box: bit.ly/3Zi7BxS
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
Early Voting will start in the Lake County Courthouse Lobby on February 5th. All Lake County voters can cast their ballot at the courthouse from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays through February 27th. Voting at all other Lake County Early Voting sites will begin on March 2nd.
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Early Voting will start in the Lake County Courthouse Lobby on February 5th. All Lake County voters can cast their ballot at the courthouse from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays through February 27th. Voting at all other Lake County Early Voting sites will begin on March 2nd.
📢 Office Closure Notice
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 30, for staff professional development. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 2nd.
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 30, for staff professional development. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 2nd.
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
📢 Office Closure Notice
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 30, for staff professional development. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 2nd.
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 30, for staff professional development. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, February 2nd.
Today is Help America Vote Day. In honor of this day, we would like to thank our Lake County election judges for their tireless commitment to serving our voters. Their dedication allows our office to provide elections that are accessible, safe, and secure for all constituents.
January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Today is Help America Vote Day. In honor of this day, we would like to thank our Lake County election judges for their tireless commitment to serving our voters. Their dedication allows our office to provide elections that are accessible, safe, and secure for all constituents.
✨ February 5, 2026 – First day to vote early at the County Clerk’s Office or for the Clerk’s Office to mail a ballot.
📝 February 17, 2026 – Last day for regular (paper) voter registration
🗳️ February 18, 2026 – First day of grace period registration and voting (to Election Day)
📝 February 17, 2026 – Last day for regular (paper) voter registration
🗳️ February 18, 2026 – First day of grace period registration and voting (to Election Day)
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
✨ February 5, 2026 – First day to vote early at the County Clerk’s Office or for the Clerk’s Office to mail a ballot.
📝 February 17, 2026 – Last day for regular (paper) voter registration
🗳️ February 18, 2026 – First day of grace period registration and voting (to Election Day)
📝 February 17, 2026 – Last day for regular (paper) voter registration
🗳️ February 18, 2026 – First day of grace period registration and voting (to Election Day)
USPS cannot guarantee that a ballot’s postmark will match the mailing date.
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
USPS cannot guarantee that a ballot’s postmark will match the mailing date.
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
More voting options: www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) cannot guarantee that the postmark date on the return ballot envelope will match the date it was first received by the USPS.
For more information about voting options, visit:
www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
For more information about voting options, visit:
www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The United States Postal Service (USPS) cannot guarantee that the postmark date on the return ballot envelope will match the date it was first received by the USPS.
For more information about voting options, visit:
www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
For more information about voting options, visit:
www.lakecountyil.gov/343/Voting-O...
Notice📢
The recording division of the Lake County Clerk's Office will open at 9:30am on Thursday, January 22nd
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Aviso📢
La división de registro de la Oficina del Secretario del Condado de Lake abrirá sus puertas a las 9:30AM el Jueves 22 de Enero
The recording division of the Lake County Clerk's Office will open at 9:30am on Thursday, January 22nd
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Aviso📢
La división de registro de la Oficina del Secretario del Condado de Lake abrirá sus puertas a las 9:30AM el Jueves 22 de Enero
January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Notice📢
The recording division of the Lake County Clerk's Office will open at 9:30am on Thursday, January 22nd
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Aviso📢
La división de registro de la Oficina del Secretario del Condado de Lake abrirá sus puertas a las 9:30AM el Jueves 22 de Enero
The recording division of the Lake County Clerk's Office will open at 9:30am on Thursday, January 22nd
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Aviso📢
La división de registro de la Oficina del Secretario del Condado de Lake abrirá sus puertas a las 9:30AM el Jueves 22 de Enero
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the power of every voice continues to inspire our work and our community.
Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the power of every voice continues to inspire our work and our community.
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the power of every voice continues to inspire our work and our community.
Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the power of every voice continues to inspire our work and our community.
We recently hosted a voter experience event for young community members with disabilities — and it was a great success! Participants learned about the voting process and had hands-on practice using accessible voting tools like the ExpressVote ballot marking device and other ADA-compliant equipment.
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
We recently hosted a voter experience event for young community members with disabilities — and it was a great success! Participants learned about the voting process and had hands-on practice using accessible voting tools like the ExpressVote ballot marking device and other ADA-compliant equipment.
Our “Make Your Vote Plan” graphic outlines key deadlines for Vote by Mail, Early Voting, voter registration, and Election Day. Staying informed helps ensure you’re ready when it’s time to vote.
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to access the Voter Power portal for personalized voter information.
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to access the Voter Power portal for personalized voter information.
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our “Make Your Vote Plan” graphic outlines key deadlines for Vote by Mail, Early Voting, voter registration, and Election Day. Staying informed helps ensure you’re ready when it’s time to vote.
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to access the Voter Power portal for personalized voter information.
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to access the Voter Power portal for personalized voter information.
🎄✨ Happy Orthodox Christmas! ✨🎄
Today, we send warm wishes to all Lake County residents celebrating Orthodox Christmas. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
From all of us at the Lake County Clerk’s Office, we wish you a beautiful celebration.
Today, we send warm wishes to all Lake County residents celebrating Orthodox Christmas. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
From all of us at the Lake County Clerk’s Office, we wish you a beautiful celebration.
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🎄✨ Happy Orthodox Christmas! ✨🎄
Today, we send warm wishes to all Lake County residents celebrating Orthodox Christmas. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
From all of us at the Lake County Clerk’s Office, we wish you a beautiful celebration.
Today, we send warm wishes to all Lake County residents celebrating Orthodox Christmas. May your day be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
From all of us at the Lake County Clerk’s Office, we wish you a beautiful celebration.
There is no party registration in Illinois. In a primary election, you will choose the party ballot you want at the time that you submit your application. You can switch parties at any primary.
January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
There is no party registration in Illinois. In a primary election, you will choose the party ballot you want at the time that you submit your application. You can switch parties at any primary.
World Braille Day
Sites offer accessible features: entrance ramps, wheelchair-accessible booths, magnifiers, and ballot‐marking equipment with large print screens, braille touchpads, headphone audio, and sip-and-puff controls.
www.lakecountyil.gov/4324/ADA-Ame....
Sites offer accessible features: entrance ramps, wheelchair-accessible booths, magnifiers, and ballot‐marking equipment with large print screens, braille touchpads, headphone audio, and sip-and-puff controls.
www.lakecountyil.gov/4324/ADA-Ame....
January 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
World Braille Day
Sites offer accessible features: entrance ramps, wheelchair-accessible booths, magnifiers, and ballot‐marking equipment with large print screens, braille touchpads, headphone audio, and sip-and-puff controls.
www.lakecountyil.gov/4324/ADA-Ame....
Sites offer accessible features: entrance ramps, wheelchair-accessible booths, magnifiers, and ballot‐marking equipment with large print screens, braille touchpads, headphone audio, and sip-and-puff controls.
www.lakecountyil.gov/4324/ADA-Ame....
1️. Complete the FPCA form at www.fvap.gov/illinois.
2️. Send it to the Lake County Clerk’s Office by fax (847-984-5827), email ([email protected]), or mail no later than 10 days before Election Day.
3️. Your ballot can be sent up to 45 days before the election.
📞 847-377-2406
2️. Send it to the Lake County Clerk’s Office by fax (847-984-5827), email ([email protected]), or mail no later than 10 days before Election Day.
3️. Your ballot can be sent up to 45 days before the election.
📞 847-377-2406
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
1️. Complete the FPCA form at www.fvap.gov/illinois.
2️. Send it to the Lake County Clerk’s Office by fax (847-984-5827), email ([email protected]), or mail no later than 10 days before Election Day.
3️. Your ballot can be sent up to 45 days before the election.
📞 847-377-2406
2️. Send it to the Lake County Clerk’s Office by fax (847-984-5827), email ([email protected]), or mail no later than 10 days before Election Day.
3️. Your ballot can be sent up to 45 days before the election.
📞 847-377-2406
🎉 Happy New Year from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! 🥳
Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.
Wishing everyone in Lake County a joyful and safe start to the new year! ✨
Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.
Wishing everyone in Lake County a joyful and safe start to the new year! ✨
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! 🥳
Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.
Wishing everyone in Lake County a joyful and safe start to the new year! ✨
Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.
Wishing everyone in Lake County a joyful and safe start to the new year! ✨
Our office will close at 3p on December 31, New Year’s Eve.
Whether you visited our office for your marriage license, to cast your vote, or record the deed on your first home, our staff was happy to play a role in your year! This evening, we wish you a safe and happy celebration of a memorable 2025!
Whether you visited our office for your marriage license, to cast your vote, or record the deed on your first home, our staff was happy to play a role in your year! This evening, we wish you a safe and happy celebration of a memorable 2025!
December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our office will close at 3p on December 31, New Year’s Eve.
Whether you visited our office for your marriage license, to cast your vote, or record the deed on your first home, our staff was happy to play a role in your year! This evening, we wish you a safe and happy celebration of a memorable 2025!
Whether you visited our office for your marriage license, to cast your vote, or record the deed on your first home, our staff was happy to play a role in your year! This evening, we wish you a safe and happy celebration of a memorable 2025!
🎆✨ New Year’s Day Office Closure ✨🎆
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year filled with health, joy, and new beginnings. 🎉💫
Regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year filled with health, joy, and new beginnings. 🎉💫
Regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎆✨ New Year’s Day Office Closure ✨🎆
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year filled with health, joy, and new beginnings. 🎉💫
Regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year filled with health, joy, and new beginnings. 🎉💫
Regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
🕯️✨ Happy Kwanzaa from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! ✨🕯️
Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) — a weeklong celebration honoring African heritage, unity, and community.
Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) — a weeklong celebration honoring African heritage, unity, and community.
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🕯️✨ Happy Kwanzaa from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! ✨🕯️
Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) — a weeklong celebration honoring African heritage, unity, and community.
Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) — a weeklong celebration honoring African heritage, unity, and community.
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! ✨🎄
We wish all Lake County residents a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Please note: our office will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the holidays and will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 8:30 am.
We wish all Lake County residents a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Please note: our office will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the holidays and will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 8:30 am.
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Lake County Clerk’s Office! ✨🎄
We wish all Lake County residents a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Please note: our office will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the holidays and will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 8:30 am.
We wish all Lake County residents a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Please note: our office will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the holidays and will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 8:30 am.
🎄✨ Holiday Office Closure Notice ✨🎄
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season! 💫
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season! 💫
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎄✨ Holiday Office Closure Notice ✨🎄
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season! 💫
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season! 💫
🗳️ Vote by Mail Applications Now Open!
Today marks the first day to submit your application for a Vote by Mail ballot for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election. 📬
👉 Apply online at www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to make your voting experience easy and convenient!
Today marks the first day to submit your application for a Vote by Mail ballot for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election. 📬
👉 Apply online at www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to make your voting experience easy and convenient!
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🗳️ Vote by Mail Applications Now Open!
Today marks the first day to submit your application for a Vote by Mail ballot for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election. 📬
👉 Apply online at www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to make your voting experience easy and convenient!
Today marks the first day to submit your application for a Vote by Mail ballot for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election. 📬
👉 Apply online at www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Po... to make your voting experience easy and convenient!