Lookup Public Records in Monroe County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Monroe County, Illinois Overview
Monroe County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after James Monroe, the county was formed in 1816 and its county seat is Waterloo. The county has a total population of 33493, as of 2013, with its area spanning 398 square miles (land area being 385 square miles, while water area being 13 square miles). The county consists of 9 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62298 recorded as the one with the largest population. Monroe County borders the following counties: Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri to the south; Jefferson County, Missouri to the west; St. Clair County, Illinois to the northeast; St. Louis County, Missouri to the northwest, and; Randolph County, Illinois to the southeast.
Monroe County Clerk Information
The responsibilities of the County Clerk are:
- Maintains the registration files for all eligible voters within Monroe County
- Issues marriage licenses for couples being married in Monroe County
- Records all documents and records related to land/structure transactions on properties located in Monroe County
- Maintains all Monroe County birth records
- Registers the assumed names of businesses and their owners within Monroe County
- Registers all Illinois Notary Public Commissions
- Keeps and preserves all records of deeds
- Maintains records of subdivision plats, mortgages and all types of liens against property, as well as the releases of those liens
- …among other duties.
Application forms for requesting several vital records are available for download in their website. It is an exhaustive form requiring several information, including full name, date and place of birth, among others.
A land records search is also made available, with the help of Fidlar Technologies. A Direct Search requires at most three criteria for search: party name (last name, first name), recorded date range, and document type.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Dennis Knobloch, County Clerk and Recorder
100 S. Main St.
Waterloo, IL 62298
Tel: 618-939-8681 ext. 302
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Court Clerk Information
The Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of the records of the Monroe County Courts. Any activity that transpires in the court system is maintained by this office. This office collects all the fines and fees associated with resolutions and decisions from the court. Those monies are then distributed to the appropriate entities and agencies across the municipalities, county and state.
The Monroe County Circuit Clerk has partnered with Judici to provide remote access to court records. You can access court records and case information by searching them up in Judici.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Lisa Fallon, Monroe County Circuit Clerk
100 S. Main St.
Room 115
Waterloo, IL 6229
Tel: 618-939-8681 ext. 224
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Monroe, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 39,935 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,094 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 319 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 539 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,032 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 441 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,385 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 17,148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 44 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 307 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,896 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,276 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 151 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,155 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 491 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 394 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 241 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 272 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 48 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 129 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,770 |
Monroe County Clerk’s Office
Address: 100 S Main St #116, Waterloo, IL 62298, United States
Phone: 618-939-8681