Lookup Public Records in De Witt County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
DeWitt County, Illinois Overview
DeWitt County is a county located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in 1839. Named after DeWitt Clinton, the county seat is Clinton and it has a population of 16420 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 405 square miles, with its land area encompassing 398 square miles, and its water area 7.6 square miles. The county consists of 13 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 61727 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, DeWitt County borders the following counties: McLean County, Illinois to the north; Macon County, Illinois to the south; Piatt County, Illinois to the east, and; Logan County, Illinois to the west.
DeWitt County Clerk Information
Vital Statistics includes birth, death and marriage records. Birth certificates may only be obtained by the mother or father listed on the Certificate, legal guardian or by the child if the child is 18 years of age. Photo ID is required to obtain a birth record. Birth records begin in 1878. Death records begin in 1878. Death certificates may be obtained by any party with a legitimate interest Marriage records begin in 1839. Applications for certified copies of these documents are available for download at their website.
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Below is the physical address of the County Clerk and Recorder:
Dana Smith, DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder
201 W. Washington St.
PO Box 439 Room 109
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-7780
Court Clerk Information
The Circuit Clerk has a searchable database of most DeWitt County cases, available on Judici. Additionally, a Public Access terminal is available in the Circuit Clerk’s office to view information on specific court cases without charge. Copies of all current, non-impounded court files may be obtained at the Circuit Clerk’s office for the statutory fee.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Michelle VanValey, DeWitt County Circuit Clerk
Sixth Judicial Circuit
201 West Washington, P.O. Box 439
Clinton, IL 61727
Phone: (217) 935-7750
| De Witt, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 17,763 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,798 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 216 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,472 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 133 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 287 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,628 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 82 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,139 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 343 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 124 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 198 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 47 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 313 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 320 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 135 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 120 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 79 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 69 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,690 |
DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Address: 201 W. Washington St. PO Box 439 Room 109 Clinton IL 61727
Phone: (217) 935-7780