Clerk’s Office

Veterans Honor Roll

Honoring a Veteran

If you know a veteran or you are a veteran and would like to be recognized for your service to our country, please fill out an application and return it to the Clerk’s Office with your DD-214 record.

Veteran Honor Roll Application Link

Eligibility Requirements:

• Served during a time of conflict
• Honorable Discharge
• Reside within Schaumburg Township
• Copy of DD-214 Form
• Completed Veteran Honor Roll Application

Mail/Drop Off:

Schaumburg Township
C/o Veterans Honor Roll
1 Illinois Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314

Application Process

All applications will be accepted and reviewed by our Veterans Honor Roll Committee. Applicants will be contacted by the Schaumburg Township Clerk’s Office by mail with a formal invite indicating a date and time of our next Veterans Honor Roll we would like you to attend.

All honorees are encouraged to bring family and friends to the evening’s honor roll. Clerk Reed and the Board of Trustees will introduce you by rank, name, military branch and years served. Please make sure your application is complete. The more information you can provide regarding your time in service would be helpful in formally honoring you for your service to our country.

You may request a copy of your DD-214 form by filling out form SF-180 Request for Military Records or visiting www.archives.gov.

Notary Public Service

The Township of Schaumburg provides free notary public service.

Notary service is walk-in only from 9 am- 5 pm Monday- Friday. The service is limited to 5 notarizations per client per day. Call the Township at 847-285-4561 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Purpose of Notary Public Service
The purpose of notarization is to prevent fraud and forgery. A notary is an unbiased witness to verify the identity of a person signing an official document.  Notaries are regulated by the notary laws of the State of Illinois.  The Notary is prohibited from assisting in the preparation, completion and/or explanation of documents.

Requirements

• Government issued Photo ID with signature, must be current
• Document must be in a language in which the individual notary is proficient.
• The notary and client seeking notarization must be able to communicate directly with each other
• Document must be signed in front of the notary
• Document must have notary wording or client must determine the notarization type: Acknowledgement, Verification upon Oath/Affirmation, Witnessing/Attesting a Signature
• Document to be notarized must be complete with NO blank spaces

Restrictions
The notary service provided by the township is limited.  The Township Notary Public Service is provided as a convenience.  Some documents may require legal or technical knowledge that is beyond the scope of this free service.  If a particular document may not be notarized at the township, clients will be referred to other notary options available locally.

The Township will not notarize the following types of documents (this list includes, but is not limited to):

• Documents related to property transactions (deeds, mortgages, loans, etc.)
• Documents related to transfer of wealth (Wills, Trusts, Testaments, POAs, etc.)
• Any court or Federal issued document (Marriage or Divorce certificates, Birth Certificate, etc.)
• Government issued IDs (Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, Passport, etc.)
• Federal I-9 (employment eligibility verification form)
• Secretary of State Apostille forms (certifies a document from one country may be considered valid in another)
• Pension verification to certify an individual is “alive”

** Notaries may not provide service if the customer, document or circumstances of the request for notary service raise any issue of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt, or uncertainty for the notary.

U.S. Flag Drop Box

Drug Takeback Box

Safely dispose of expired or unused medications at the Township’s Drug Takeback Box, an official Cook County Sheriff’s Office collection site. The secure outdoor container is located on the south side of the Township building for anonymous drop-off of prescription and over-the-counter medications. (No liquids or syringes, and please do not bring medications inside.) Learn more about the Drug Takeback program on the Cook County Sheriff’s website.

Voter Registration/Election Information

Illinois residents may register to vote in person, online or by mail. The easiest way to register is to go to the state’s website and complete your application at: https://ova.elections.il.gov/

Election Day registration is offered in the State of Illinois. Voters are required to show two forms of ID, one with a current address, at their polling place. Voters may also update their voting information on Election Day.

Residents can find more information about upcoming elections, your polling place location, the ways to vote and more at the Cook County Clerk’s website.

In Person

Cook County residents may register to vote in person with a deputy registrar in the Schaumburg Township Clerk’s office.

Online

If you have an Illinois driver’s license or state ID, you may register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

Mail

If you don’t have a driver’s license or State ID, you may fill out a form online, print, sign, and mail it in. Information about voting by mail in Cook County can be found here.

Real ID Update

The Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline for Real ID enforcement. The new deadline is May 7, 2025. Real IDs can be obtained at an Illinois Secretary of State office. More information on the Real ID and what documentation to bring, please visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s office:

https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/REAL_ID/home.html

Cook County Vehicle Stickers

In September 2022, the Cook County Board of Commissioners repealed the Cook County Wheel Tax, which permanently ends the County’s vehicle registration fines and fees. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2023. More information can be found here.

Rabies and Microchip Clinic

The Rabies and Microchip Clinic is held once a year, typically in the summer or fall. The 2025 event date is September 6 from 10-1pm at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates IL, 60169. For questions about the clinic event please contact the Clerk’s office at 847-285-4561. Owners must be Cook County residents and present a valid driver’s license or state ID. Pets must be at least three months old and will be served on a first-come-first-served basis. Owners will be given a vaccine certificate and can order a rabies tag post event here: cookcountyil.gov/service/rabies-vaccination-tags.

Shred Day

Shred Day is held once a year, typically in spring or summer. The 2025 event date is June 7th from 8 am – 11am at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates IL, 60169. For questions about the shred event please contact the Clerk’s office at 847-285-4561.

Paper Items

Paper shredding is limited to four boxes or paper bags per vehicle (1 cubic ft. or 15 x 12 x 10). Boxes must be unsealed, and plastic bags are not allowed. Paper clips, staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed. To conduct a contactless shredding, boxes or bags must be easily accessible in your vehicle’s trunk and residents should remain in their vehicles at all times. This a free event and available to Schaumburg Township residents only. Businesses will not be permitted at this event.

Military and Veterans Discount Card

The Cook County Clerk’s Office is now offering the Cook County Military and Veterans Discount Card via mail.

https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/agency/veterans

Translation Services

Small Community Library

The Township of Schaumburg has partnered with Conant High School to bring Township residents a small community library. The library was built by Conant High School. The community library will give residents another option for books. Residents can stop by to grab books at any time with no need to bring the books back. Residents can also put a few books back in that they would like to share with other residents. The library is in the small garden area that is in front of the main parking lot on Illinois Boulevard. Currently, we are not accepting any donations of books for the library. If you have a donation of books, we recommend bringing them to your local library for donation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Township Clerk’s office at 847-285-4561.