• Assist clients in finding their voters information.
• Assist our clients in finding resources through collaboration with various
• Social Service Agencies and Community Agencies.
• Registration of qualified voters. Voter registration in School Districts #205 (Thornton, Thornwood, and Thornridge) and South Suburban College.
• Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications.
• Issue temporary 90-day Vehicle Placards for disabled persons, with a completed application from the Doctor.
• Manages the coordination and distribution of replacement placards.
• Notary Public Documentation (notarizing documents at no charge)
• Distribute manuals and travel information such as bus schedules and brochures.
• Maintain all records and minutes of Township Board Meetings.
• Inform the residents of Thornton Township Meetings through Legal and Public Notices.
• Administer Oaths to all Township Elected Officials.
• Publicizing and conducting the Annual Town Meeting is required by statute to be held second Tuesday in April of each year. Electors elect a Moderator.
• Assists County Clerk with Election Outreach and Deputy Registrar Classes.
• Acts as the Official Custodian of Thornton Township records.
• Conducts Bid Opening.

As a convenience for you, we have Certified Notaries available at no charge. Notary public services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For notary services individuals must: 

• Have two (2) forms of I.D. containing the individual’s signature, and at least one containing the photo of the signer(s), (i.e., driver’s license or passport). 
• All signers must be present at the time of notarization(s). 
• Make sure documents are complete (with exception of your signature). In order for us to notarize, we must see the entire document (s). 
• Do not sign your signature until you are in the presence of the notary. 

The Township Clerk’s Office DOES NOT provide the following services: 

• Witness documents. If your documents require a witness, you must bring in your own witness
• Give legal advice or prepare legal documents
• Notarize documents written in a foreign language
• Wills or Living Wills 
• Land documents (i.e., mortgages, loan modifications, etc.)

For further information on our notary services, please contact the Clerk’s office at 708-596-6040 ext. 3118.