Lookup Public Records in Carroll County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Carroll County, Illinois Overview
Carroll County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after Charles Carroll who signed the Declaration of Independence, the county was formed in 1839 and its county seat is Mount Carroll. The county has a total population of 14910, as of 2013, with its area spanning 466 square miles (land area being 445 square miles, while water area being 22 square miles). The county consists of 9 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 61074 recorded as the one with the largest population. Carroll County borders the following counties: Stephenson County at northeast; Ogle County at east; Whiteside County at south; Clinton County, Iowa at southwest; Jackson County, Iowa at west, and; Jo Daviess County at northwest.
Carroll County Clerk Information
The County Clerk’s office has five major functions: (1) Tax extender for computing tax rates and the redemption of delinquent taxes; (2) Chief election officer for the county; (3) Keeper of the county records; and (4) Clerk of the County Board; (5) Records all property transactions. The Recorder’s office maintains the index and records of all property transactions. All real estate documents, corporation papers, city and village ordinances and other miscellaneous documents, together with all servicemen’s separation and discharge papers, are recorded.
The Carroll County website offers an array of online services related to several records. A Property Assessment and Map Search is available, which links to the Carroll County Assessor, where you can do the real estate search. Parcel number is but one of the many search parameters for the real estate search.
A Land Search is also available in the website. Basic criteria include last name/business name, start/end date, document number and type, as well as book and page.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk and Recorder:
Brian Woessner, County Clerk & Recorder
Carroll County Courthouse
P.O. Box 152
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Clerk’s Office Phone: (815) 244-0221
Recorder’s Office Phone: (815) 244-0223
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Court Clerk Information
The Carroll County website offers an online link to Judici.com, where case and court records can be searched. This website is associated with the Carroll County Circuit Clerk’s Office. The link leading to the Carroll County records is provided at the site.
Below is the physical address of the Clerk of the Circuit Court:
Patty Hiher, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Carroll County Courthouse
P.O. Box 32
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Phone: (815) 244-0230
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
| Carroll, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 19,002 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,434 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 189 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 146 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 847 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,811 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 70 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 430 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 57 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,486 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,404 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 499 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 275 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 540 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 52 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 205 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 476 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 503 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 119 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 59 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,759 |
| Carroll County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Carroll County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – 750 ILCS 5 and Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – 750 ILCS 10 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Carroll County Marriage License |
| Location: | 301 North Main Street, Mount Carroll, Illinois, 61053 |
| Phone: | 815-244-0221 |
Carroll County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 301 N Main St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053, United States
Phone: 815-244-0223