A person requesting a birth certificate must show a driver's license or a state identification. Death records date back to 1902 and are available only from those recorded by St. James Hospital, Prairie Manor Nursing Home and Riviera Nursing Home. Anyone who has a personal interest may request a death certificate. A brief form must be completed by the person requesting either a birth or death record. All commercially zoned businesses in Chicago Heights must be licensed to operate and conform to ordinance requirements.
City ordinance prohibits the operation of a business in a residential area.
A business license is valid for one year. Licenses must be renewed annually. License fees vary for different types of businesses. Top Vehicle Sticker Registration Vehicle licenses must be renewed on July 2. Preprinted cards are mailed to residents informing them of the due date and fee.