Lookup Public Records in Pike County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Pike County, Illinois Overview
Pike County is located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in 1821 and named after Zebulon Pike, leader of the Pike expedition in 1806 to map out the south and west portions of the Louisiana Purchase. The county seat is Pittsfield. As of 2013, the county has a population of 16150. The county has a total area of 849 square miles, 831 square miles of which is land, and 18 square miles is water. The county consists of 15 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62363 recorded as the one with the largest population. Pike County borders the following counties: Adams County, Illinois to the north; Calhoun County, Illinois to the south; Scott County and Morgan County, Illinois to the east; Ralls County, Missouri to the west; Brown County, Illinois to the northeast; Marion County, Missouri to the northwest; Pike County, Missouri to the southwest, and; Greene County, Illinois to the southeast.
Pike County Clerk Information
The Pike County Clerk’s Office performs a variety of functions in county government. Our functions include:
- Elections
- Vital Records
- Recorder of Deeds
- Tax Services
- Accounting
- Pike County Board
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You may obtain a certified copy of any vital record either in person or by mail. In person, you can stop by their office during normal business hours. By mail, you can download, print, and fill up the appropriate request form, along with a copy of the requestor’s government issued photo ID, payment of the applicable processing fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The following information will be required if you are requesting any vital record by mail or in person: name on record and date.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Pike County Clerk Office
121 E. Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Phone: (217) 285-6812
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Holidays
Court Clerk Information
The Pike 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. You can also pay and plea on a new traffic ticket in Judici. To pay and plea on a new traffic ticket by Visa, MasterCard or Discover or to pay on an existing fine, go to Judici and choose the option to pay or plea and select Pike County.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Pike County Circuit Clerk
100 E. Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Phone: (217) 285-6612
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except Holidays
| Pike, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 17,266 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,814 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 322 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,435 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 110 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 462 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,434 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,285 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 297 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 57 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 243 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 383 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 128 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,739 |
| Pike County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Pike 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: | Pike County Marriage License |
| Location: | 121 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, 62363 |
| Phone: | 217-285-6812 |
Pike County Clerk Office
Address: 121 E. Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
Phone: (217) 285-6812