Clay County IL

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

Clay County, Illinois Overview

Clay County is located in the state of Illinois. Named after Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century., the county was formed in 1824 and its county seat is Louisville. The county has a total population of 13566, as of 2013, with its area spanning 470 square miles (land area being 468 square miles, while water area being 1.3 square miles). The county consists of 12 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62839 recorded as the one with the largest population. Clay County borders the following counties: Effingham County, Illinois to the north; Wayne County, Illinois to the south; Richland County, Illinois to the east; Marion County, Illinois to the west; Jasper County, Illinois to the northeast, and; Fayette County, Illinois to the northwest.

Clay County Clerk Information

The office of the County Clerk is an elected office with four-year term, the principal duties of which are defined by state statute. The duties and responsibilities of the County Clerk are many and varied, but in essence the office can be described as the clerical arm of Clay County Government.

Clay County Clerk

The County Clerk/Recorder website contains several forms for application for certified copies of several vital records. You’ll need to complete and submit the downloadable form, along with a copy of your ID, and the appropriate fee to the Clay County Clerk. These records cannot be faxed.

A Property Record Search is also available at the website. A third-party website, Sidwell’s Portico hosts an interactive map, with controls like layers, map query, and point select, among others. You can click on any parcel and be able to view details about the selected parcel on the sidebar.

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk/Recorder:

Brenda Britton, Clay County Clerk/Recorder
111 E. Chestnut, Room 106
Louisville , IL 62858
(618) 665-3626
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Court Clerk Information

Being the keeper of all the records and files, the Circuit Clerk shall attend the sessions of their respective courts, preserve all the files and papers thereof, make, keep and preserve complete records of all the proceedings and determinations. This all being done as set forth by the Illinois Statutes, Supreme Court Rules, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and local Circuit Court.

Clay County Circuit Clerk

Court records can be accessed online at Judici. Record searches are done for the statutory fee of $5.00 per name searched. A written request with payment for search and self-stamped, addressed envelope are required.Copies are $1.00 for the first page, $.50 cent for the next 19 pages, and then $.25 cents thereafter. Any computer-generated information is $5.00 per page.

Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:

Crystal Ballard, Circuit Clerk
111 Chestnut
Louisville, IL 62858
Ph: 618-665-3523
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Clay County Clerk/Recorder’s Office

Address: 111 E. Chestnut, Room 106 P.O. Box 160 Louisville , IL 62858

Phone: (618) 665-3626