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Requests for baptismal certificate searches will be completed given the following priority.

1. Certificates required for marriage or confirmation in a Catholic church. No fee; donation appreciated.

2. Certificates required for name/age verification for social security. No fee; donation appreciated.

3. Other non-religious or non-legal purposes such as geneology. Fee: $25/hour for search, preparation, and mailing.

The following information must be included for a baptismal request search.

• Full name at baptism and date if known
• Date of birth and baptism if known
• Father's name
• Mother's maiden name - a must!
• Phone number for contact
• Complete mailing address of where to send certificate

Phone calls are discouraged for conveying a Baptismal certificate request!

Mail your request to: St. Bride Church, 7811 South Coles Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649

Or email your request to: stbride@archchicago.org !  Fax your request to 773-721-0673.