Lookup Public Records in Massac County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Massac County, Illinois Overview
Massac County is located in the state of Illinois. Named from Fort Massac after Claude Louis d’Espinchal, Marquis de Massiac, the French Naval Minister, the county was formed in February 8, 1843 and its county seat is Metropolis. The county has a total population of 15073, as of 2013, with its area spanning 242 square miles (land area being 237 square miles, while water area being 4.6 square miles). The county consists of 7 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62960 recorded as the one with the largest population. Massac County borders the following counties: Pope County, Illinois to the north; McCracken County, Kentucky to the south; Livingston County, Kentucky to the east; Pulaski County, Illinois to the west, and; Johnson County, Illinois to the northwest.
Massac County Clerk Information
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Details about the County Clerk/Recorder:
John Taylor (Republican)
County Clerk & Recorder
PO Box 429
Metropolis, IL 62960
Office Phone: 618-524-5213
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM
A property search is made available by Massac County. An interactive map is provided, and a search entails criteria like PIN, site address, and owner name. Results provide an aerial view, as well as parcel number, PIN, site address, and owner name.
Details about the Supervisor of Assessments:
Gary Hamm
Chief County Assessment Officer
Massac County Supervisor of Assessments
PO Box 602
Metropolis, IL 62960
618 524-9632
Court Clerk Information
The Massac County Circuit Clerk has partnered with Judici to provide remote access to court records. You can access public court records and case information in Judici’s website provided.
Details about the Circuit Clerk:
Sandra Riepe, Circuit Clerk
Massac County Courthouse
101 West 8th Street, Room B1
Metropolis, IL 62960
Phone: 618.524.9359
| Massac, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 15,438 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,364 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 58 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 417 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,290 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 53 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 380 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,929 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,679 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 272 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 206 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 400 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 138 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 100 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,631 |
| Massac County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Massac 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: | Massac County Marriage License |
| Location: | 1 Superman Square, Metropolis, Illinois, 62960 |
| Phone: | 618-524-5213 |
Massac County Clerk’s Office
Address: 1 Superman Square #2D, Metropolis, IL 62960, United States
Phone: 618-524-5213