Lookup Public Records in Perry County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Perry County, Illinois Overview
Perry County is a county located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in 1827. Named after Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British fleet at the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812, the county seat is Pinckneyville and it has a population of 21887 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 447 square miles, with its land area encompassing 442 square miles, and its water area 5.2 square miles. The county consists of 12 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62832 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Perry County borders the following counties: Washington County, Illinois to the north; Jackson County, Illinois to the south; Franklin County, Illinois to the east; Randolph County, Illinois to the west; Jefferson County, Illinois to the northeast.
Perry County Clerk Information
Certified copies of vital records are available to those entitled to request them. You may obtain a certified record in the following ways: in person at the County Clerk’s office during regular business hours, by mail using the printable application (a copy of your valid photo ID, proper payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope are required), and online using a credit card through the County Clerk’s Illinois e-Pay system.
The Perry County Recorder’s office has made available online data and document images from 1994 to present. Indexing information is available from 1987 to present. You are welcome to make use of the free public terminals in their office to search information. Remote access is also possible with the help of Fidlar Technologies. Two options are available: Tapestry (a web interface, charged per land record search) and Laredo (a downloadable software, an account-based paid subscription).
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Josh Gross, Perry County Clerk & Recorder
Perry County Government Building
3764 State Routes 13-127, Room 204
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Telephone: (618) 357-5116 – (618) 357-2434
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8-4pm
Court Clerk Information
The Perry County Circuit Clerk has partnered with Judici to provide remote access to court records. You can access public court records and case information by searching them up in Judici.
Details about the Circuit Clerk:
Kim Kellerman
1 Public Sq # 17
P.O. Box 219
Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274-0219
Phone: 618/357-6726
Fax: 618/357-8336
| Perry, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 25,551 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,794 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 143 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 48 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 657 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,587 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 145 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 558 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,506 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 139 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,896 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,066 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 51 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 155 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,213 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 138 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 65 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 439 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 365 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 145 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 47 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 181 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,991 |
| Perry County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Perry 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: | Perry County Marriage License |
| Location: | 3764 Illinois 13, Pinckneyville, Illinois, 62274 |
| Phone: | 618-357-5116 |
Perry County Clerk’s and Recorder’s Office
Address: 3764 IL-127 #204, Pinckneyville, IL 62274, United States
Phone: 618-357-5116