Lookup Public Records in Lawrence County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Lawrence County, Illinois Overview
Lawrence County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after Captain James Lawrence, who was killed in action during the War of 1812 while commanding the frigate USS Chesapeake, the county was formed in 1821 and its county seat is Lawrenceville. The county has a total population of 16558, as of 2013, with its area spanning 374 square miles (land area being 372 square miles, while water area being 2 square miles). The county consists of 5 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62439 recorded as the one with the largest population. Lawrence County borders the following counties: Crawford County, Illinois to the north; Wabash County, Illinois to the south; Knox County, Indiana to the east, and; Richland County, Illinois to the west.
Lawrence County Clerk Information
A parcel search is made available by the Supervisor of Assessments. The search criteria includes parcel number, owner’s name, and address.
Supervisor of Assessments Details:
Linda A. Kissel
Chief County Assessment Officer
Courthouse Annex
1106 Jefferson Street
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
618 943-2719
County Clerk and Recorder Details:
Will C. Gibson (Republican)
County Clerk & Recorder
1100 State Street
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Office Phone: 618-943-2346 or 618-943-5126
Court Clerk Information
The Circuit Clerk has partnered with Judici, and court records, as well as case information, can be accessed and searched in Judici’s website.
Circuit Clerk Details:
Peggy Frederick
1100 State Street
Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439-2390
Phone: 618/943-2815
| Lawrence, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 11,481 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,011 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 238 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,333 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 117 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 433 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,552 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 91 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,808 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 127 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 177 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 149 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 89 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,796 |
| Lawrence County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Lawrence 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: | Lawrence County Marriage License |
| Location: | 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, Illinois, 62439 |
| Phone: | 618-943-2346 |
Lawrence County Recorder Office
County Government Office
Address: 1100 State St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439, United States
Phone: 618-943-5126