Lookup Public Records in Logan County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Logan County, Illinois Overview
Logan County is located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in February 15, 1839 and named after John A. Logan. The county seat is Lincoln. As of 2013, the county has a population of 29964. The county has a total area of 619 square miles, 618 square miles of which is land, and 0.9 square miles is water. The county consists of 20 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62656 recorded as the one with the largest population. Logan County borders the following counties: Tazewell County, Illinois to the north; Sangamon County, Illinois to the south; DeWitt County, Illinois to the east; Menard County, Illinois to the west; McLean County, Illinois to the northeast; Mason County, Illinois to the northwest, and; Macon County, Illinois to the southeast.
Logan County Clerk Information
The County Clerk is the keeper of the official seal of the County, Clerk of the County Board, keeper of vital statistics, marriage licenses, assumed names, tax extensions, delinquent taxes and the Logan County Election Authority.
The Logan County Clerk’s Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To request a copy of any vital record, a corresponding request form is available for download in their website. There are request forms available for birth, death, marriage and civil union certificates. All forms require to be included with a photocopy of your ID, cash, personal check, or money order as fee for the record requested, and a return address. Acceptable forms of identification are a photocopy of any of the following: valid driver’s license, valid state issued ID, valid US passport, and a valid military ID.
The Logan County Recorder’s office has made available online the data and document images from December 1, 1984 to present. You are more than welcome to come visit their free terminals to search information. Remote access to these records are also made available through Fidlar Technologies’ services: Tapestry (a web interface), Laredo (a downloadable software), and Direct Search (a free web interface, does not offer printing).
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk and Recorder:
Sally Turner, Logan County Clerk and Recorder
601 Broadway Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Ph: (217) 732–4148
Court Clerk Information
The Circuit Clerk’s primary function is to establish, maintain and keep all records of the court and the official court seal. In addition, the Court Clerk serves as the administrative arm of the Court and is responsible for all financial duties relating to the Court system.
To request a criminal record search, either fax or write requesting the search of the full name (with the middle initial) and the date of birth.
The Circuit Court Clerk has a searchable database of Logan County Cases. To search go to Judici. In addition, Public Access Terminals are available in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in each division to look up information about court cases at no charge. Copies of all current, non-impounded Court records may be obtained at any Clerk’s office location, for the statutory fee.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Mary Kelley, Logan County Circuit Clerk
601 Broadway Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Logan, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,190 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 5,070 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 62 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 139 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 105 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 62 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 694 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,813 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 185 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 784 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 15 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 9,529 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 30 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 101 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,923 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 856 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 78 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 242 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 487 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 398 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 398 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 9 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 163 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 434 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 102 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 168 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 66 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,846 |
Logan County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Logan 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: | Logan County Marriage License |
Location: | 601 Broadway Street, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656 |
Phone: | N/A |
Logan County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 601 Broadway St #20, Lincoln, IL 62656, United States
Phone: 217-732-4148