How to Search Clark County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
BZ
Business & Other
Clark County
Your Clark County resource for government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
clarkcountyil.org
PR
Property & Tax
Recorded Documents
Clark County recorded documents, including land records (deeds, mortgages, etc.), liens, plats, UCCs, and historic births, deaths, and marriages.
clarkcountyil.org
VR
Vital Records
Births, Deaths, Marriages
Clark County Clerk and Recorder historic birth, death, and marriage records.
clarkcountyil.org
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clark County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Clark County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Clark County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clark County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clark County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / IDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Clark County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clark County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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