Frequently Asked Questions about DuPage County
DuPage residents come into contact with County Government for a variety of reasons, and they do not know where to go or which office to call to have their concerns addressed.
To help you, the following is a list of the most frequently asked questions concerning County Government, and the department which can answer them for you.
Q. Where do I call to get information on:
- traffic ticket,
- adoption proceedings,
- divorce cases,
- probate/will cases,
- work release sentencing, and
- court dates?
A. The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
(630) 407-8700 - Civil.
(630) 407-8600 - Criminal /Traffic.
Q. I would like one of DuPage County’s judges to perform my wedding ceremony. Whom do I call?
A. The Judges’ secretary - (630) 407-8993
Q. I would like to get copies of my military discharge papers. Where do I go?
A. The County Recorder’s Office - (630) 407-5400
Q. I need to file an Economic Interest Statement. Where do I go?
A. The County Clerk’s Office - (630) 407-5500
Q. Where do I pay my real estate taxes?
A. The County Treasurer’s Office - (630) 407-5900
Q. Where can I register to vote, or obtain election information in DuPage County?
A. Voter registration can be done at the Election Commission Office - (630) 407-5600 or any township office or city hall in DuPage County.
Q. I need information on programs for senior citizens. Which office can I call?
A. The Community Services, Senior Citizen Services Division - (630) 407-6500
Q. Where do I go to obtain marriage/business licenses or a birth/death certificate?
A. The County Clerk’s Office - (630) 407-5500
Q. Where do I call to report a problem of flooding if I live in unincorporated DuPage County?
A. The Waste, Recycling and Energy Division - (630) 407-6800
Q. Where do I go for a building permit if I live in unincorporated DuPage County?
A. The Building Division - (630) 407-6700
Q. What office do I call to get information on taking the GED?
A. The Educational Services Region Office - (630) 407-5800
Q. I am in need of financial assistance to pay my heating bills. Where can I get information on this?
A. The Department of Community Services - (630) 407-6500
Q. I need information on services for physical, environmental or mental health. Where do I call?
A. The DuPage County Health Department - (630) 682-7400
Q. Where do I get my driver’s license?
A. The Secretary of State’s Driver Facilities are located in Lombard and Naperville.
For information call (630) 629-0380 or (630) 369-9010
Q. Where do I call for information on Public Aid?
A. The Illinois Department of Public Aid is located in Villa Park.
For information, call (630) 530-1120
Q. Which office do I visit for information on liens, property ownership, or names for corporations?
A. The County Recorder’s Office - (630) 407-5400
Q. Where do I call if my pet gets lost or if I see a sick or injured animal?
A. In unincorporated DuPage County contact Animal Control at (630) 407-2800.
In incorporated areas contact your local police department.
Q. Where do I go for questions regarding zoning and subdivision information?
A. The Zoning Division - (630) 407-6700
Q. Where do I call to get information about recycling opportunities or other solid waste management issues?
A. The Waste and Recycling Division - (630) 407-6700
Q. Where do I call to get information on County Board meetings and Committee meetings?
A. The County Board Office - (630) 407-6060
Q. Where can I get a map of the DuPage Trail System?
A. The Bikeways & Trails Division - (630) 407-6900
Q. Where do I call for a list of museums, accommodations and events in DuPage County?
A. The DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau - (630) 575-8070 or (800) 232-0502.
Q. Where do I call to find out about events at the DuPage County Fairgrounds?
A. The DuPage County Fairgrounds - (630) 668-6636