Lookup Public Records in Crawford County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Crawford County, Illinois Overview
Crawford County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after William H. Crawford, from Georgia, who was serving as Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury at the time., the county was formed in 1816 and its county seat is Robinson. The county has a total population of 19505, as of 2013, with its area spanning 446 square miles (land area being 444 square miles, while water area being 2.2 square miles). The county consists of 10 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62454 recorded as the one with the largest population. Crawford County borders the following counties: Clark County, Illinois to the north; Lawrence County, Illinois to the south; Sullivan County, Indiana to the east; Jasper County, Illinois to the west; Richland County, Illinois to the southwest, and; Knox County, Indiana to the southeast.
Crawford County Clerk Information
The County Clerk/Recorder is responsible for vital records (births, death and marriages), recording of real estate documents, elections and voter registration, real estate tax extension and redemption, and accounts payable and payroll.
The vital records can be obtained from the County Clerk. Birth and death records, as well as marriage records, can be obtained by submitting an application form, provided on the website. All applicants must provide a valid Driver’s license or valid State ID. You also need to pay a fee, depending on the record that you need to get.
There are three options for land search: subscription-based land records through Laredo, fee-based land records through Tapestry, and free land records through a direct search. The direct search requires any of the following search criteria: party name, recorded date range, document type, and parcel number.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk/Recorder:
Fayrene Wright, County Clerk
100 Douglas Street
Robinson, Illinois
Ph: 618-546-1212
Court Clerk Information
The Clerk provides a Public Access Terminal to review case status information in the office. Many people call or write to obtain copies of case records on pending cases. Generally, persons seeking this information must appear at the courthouse. Most files are available for viewing in their office. There are certain Statutory fees and costs for copying and certifications.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Angela Reinoehl, Crawford County Circuit Clerk
P.O Box 655
Robinson, IL 62454
(Office Located in the Courthouse)
618-544-3512
| Crawford, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 19,735 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,980 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 773 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,198 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 474 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,537 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,600 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 447 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 402 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 332 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 423 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 72 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 98 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 212 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 101 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,671 |
| Crawford County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Crawford 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: | Crawford County Marriage License |
| Location: | 100 Douglas Street, Robinson, Illinois, 62454 |
| Phone: | 618-546-1212 |
Crawford County Clerk’s Office
Address: 100 Douglas St, Robinson, IL 62454, United States
Phone: 618-546-1212