Lookup Public Records in Iroquois County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Iroquois County, Illinois Overview
Iroquois County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after Iroquois River, which was itself named for the Iroquois people, the county was formed in 1833 and its county seat is Watseka. The county has a total population of 28982, as of 2013, with its area spanning 1119 square miles (land area being 1117 square miles, while water area being 1.6 square miles). The county consists of 25 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 60970 recorded as the one with the largest population. Iroquois County borders the following counties: Kankakee County, Illinois to the north; Vermilion County, Illinois to the south; Newton County and Benton County, Indiana to the east, and; Ford County, Illinois to the west.
Iroquois County Clerk Information
The Iroquois County Clerk’s Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. Vital Records are not considered public information, nor are they subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Copies can be obtained in person or by mail. The following information will be required to obtain any certified record: full name of record owner, date of birth/death/marriage, parents’ names including mother’s maiden name (for birth), reason for request (for birth), photocopy of driver’s license or other photo ID (for birth), payment (personal checks accepted. Credit cards are not accepted), contact details, and a return address.
Records maintained by the Recorder’s Office are made available at Tapestry. Tapestry is a secure web-based application designed for general public searches who would otherwise have limited access to the Recorder’s Office. You can search various parameters (Grantor/Grantee, Date Range, Legal Description, etc.).
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk and Recorder:
Lisa Fancher, County Clerk and Recorder
1001 East Grant Street
Room 104
Watseka, Illinois 60970
815-432-6960
Court Clerk Information
The Iroquois County Circuit Clerk has made their court records and case information in Judici. You can search these files in Judici.
You can reach the Circuit Clerk:
Lisa Hines
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Phone: 815-432-6991
Fax: 815-432-9333
| Iroquois, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 34,717 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,780 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 121 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 116 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 227 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 983 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,083 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 142 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,598 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 387 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 10,687 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,956 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 917 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 95 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 333 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 908 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 445 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 378 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 697 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 201 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 137 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,883 |
Iroquois County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 1001 E Grant St, Watseka, IL 60970, United States
Phone: 815-432-6960