Morgan County IL

Lookup Public Records in Morgan County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Morgan County, Illinois Overview

Morgan County is a county located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in 1823. Named after General Daniel Morgan, who defeated the British at the Battle of Cowpens in the American Revolutionary War, the county seat is Jacksonville and it has a population of 35067 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 572 square miles, with its land area encompassing 569 square miles, and its water area 3.5 square miles. The county consists of 15 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62650 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Morgan County borders the following counties: Cass County, Illinois to the north; Greene County, Illinois to the south; Sangamon County, Illinois to the east; Pike County and Scott County, Illinois to the west; Brown County, Illinois to the northwest, and; Macoupin County, Illinois to the southeast.

Morgan County Clerk Information

The County Clerk’s office has six main roles:

• Chief Election Authority
• Vital Records
• Tax Extensions and Delinquent Taxes
• Manager of Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Payable
• Recorder of Deeds
• Clerk to the County Board

Morgan County Clerk

Only specific individuals have the legal authorization to access birth, death and marriage certificates. Certificates will only be issued to those individuals. The request for a birth record must include the person’s name at birth, date of birth, and parents’ names (mother’s maiden name). Death and marriage records require similar information. The request must be signed by the applicant, include a valid phone number with area code and may only be mailed to those entitled to the copy. Please remember that the request must include a xerox copy of an acceptable form of current ID from the applicant.

The Morgan County GIS provides the public access to the data via the new morganmaps.net mapping portal. Morgan County will be using GIS to create and organize information on tax parcels, taxing districts, roads, soil types, emergency response zones, etc. The GIS Department is dedicated to developing and maintaining accurate geographic databases for Morgan County.

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:

Jill Waggener
Morgan County Clerk
300 West State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 243-8581
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed holidays

Court Clerk Information

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official keeper of the records and the Seal of the Morgan County Circuit Court. The clerks shall attend the sessions of court, preserve all the files and papers thereof, make, keep, and preserve complete records of all the proceedings and determinations thereof, except in cases otherwise provided by law or the order of their courts respectively. The Circuit Clerk collects and distributes all fines, costs, and fees assessed by the Court or required by statute.

Morgan County Circuit Clerk

The Morgan 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:

Amy Sipes, Republican
Morgan County Circuit Clerk
300 West State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 243-5419
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed holidays

Morgan County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 300 W State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650, United States

Phone:+1 217-243-5419