Our office will be able to accept Vote by Mail applications for the General Election, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, beginning Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Marriage Applications can now be submitted through our website.
To begin the online marriage application process, please select the link below.
Once you have submitted your online application, someone from our office will contact you with more details.
As always, you are more than welcome to come into our office and complete your marriage application.
Online Marriage Application
Regular County Board Minutes
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2024
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2023
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2022
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2021
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2020
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2019
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2018
County Board Meeting Minutes for 2017
ETSB Minutes
Genealogy research for birth, death, and marriage certificate records may be conducted in our office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The fee for each search (by mail or in person) is $5.00 and must be accompanied by appropriate form below.
A genealogy search may be made by individuals in our office in accordance with Illinois State Statute, and at no time may the searcher handle the original documents. No searching or assistance with searches will be available on election days in Illinois. Please see the Election Information menu item for dates of upcoming elections.
Please feel free to contact our Vital Statistics and Genealogy Department in the Office of the County Clerk at (217)732-4148 for more information regarding Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates. If you would like to send an email regarding your genealogy request, you may do so at: elections@logancountyil.gov . Our office response time is, typically, within 3-5 business days.
To request a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate, please download and fill out the following forms:
Upcoming Vital Record Information
**Please note** Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding Vital Records. Under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act) only specific individuals have legal access to birth, death or marriage certificates. The Logan County Clerk’s Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To do otherwise is a violation of Illinois Law. Vital Records are not considered public information, nor are they subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
Obtaining a Marriage License
Marriages licenses may be obtained from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Office of the County Clerk. Marriage applications are available in the Clerk's office or you can submit an online marriage application through our website (please visit our online marriage application tab for more details). The license may be used the following day and expires after 60 days. The couple must be marrying in Logan County. You are no longer required to get a blood test when obtaining your marriage license. You must be at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, both of your parents must be present when getting your license. It is necessary for both parties to come in to the office to fill out the marriage license application. Civil ceremonies may be conducted for a $10.00 fee. Please contact the office of Judge Workman to make an appointment at 217-732-7652.
Marriage License fees are $50.00.
Any individuals making an application for a marriage license in the County of Logan must provide identification with the name and date of birth of the applicant.
Birth records begin in our office at the year 1878.
Death records begin in our office at the year 1878.
Marriage certificates date back to 1857.
Civil Union certificates date back to 2011.
Who may obtain a civil union record:
Please feel free to contact our Vital Statistics Department at (217) 732-4148 for more information regarding Birth, Death, Marriage, and Civil Union certifications.
Visit the Illinois Vital Statistics, dph.illinois.gov, for additional information or give them a call at (217) 782-4977.
Upcoming Taxing District Information
CPI for 2024 Extensions (taxes payable in 2025)
Illinois Department of Revenue Property Tax Rate and Levy Manual
Who May Obtain a Copy of a Military Discharge:
Fees:
There is no charge for certified copies issued.
What You Need:
You MUST fill out a request form as required by state law. Our Office cannot accept this form via email or fax.
(55 ILCS 5/3-5015)
Honor Rewards Program
The Honor Rewards Program is a service provided to all veterans. Veterans can view Logan County businesses, along with other counties and states, that offer discounts. Signing up for rewards is completely free and easy.
Businesses can sign up through the Honor Rewards Program to be displayed. The sign up process for Honor Rewards is free to all businesses.
Document Preparation
Document Preparation is a specialized task which may demand legal knowledge or advice. The Office of the County Clerk is forbidden by law to give legal advice.
The following documents are necessary for certain filings:
Documents for recording must contain:
Standard Document (55 ILCS 5/3-5018) |
|
Non-Standard Documents (55 ILCS 5/3-5018) |
|
RHSP Exempt |
The $19.00 Rental Housing Support Program surcharge does not apply to the following:
|
Subdivision Plats |
|
Plat of Survey |
|
Recording Fees
Predictable Recording Fee Schedule.
Our current, acceptable forms of payment for recordings are cash or check only.
*We only accept exact fee amounts to record documents. If we do not receive our required fee amount, we will not accept documents to record.
E-Recording
E-recording is the process of submitting documents for recording online, no paper copies of documents will be used. The County Clerk’s staff will review, record, and return the document electronically as well. This process reduces the turnaround time, reduces the time for handling rejected documents, and eliminates uncertainty caused by delays in the mail. This service is available through four separate vendors:
Follow the links to any of the above providers to create an account and begin e-recording with Logan County.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact the County Clerk’s Office (217-732-4148 or recorder@logancountyil.gov).
Land Records Search
The data and document images from December 1, 1984 to present are available online. You are welcome to come to our office and use one of our free terminals to search information. The Logan County Clerk's office is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. If this is not convenient, listed below are options to search Logan County land records via the internet.
Property Fraud Alert
Protect yourself and your most valuable asset by signing up for free Property Fraud Alert. This service provides free real-time monitoring and notification of potentially fraudulent activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
For any additional recording or land record information call the office at: (217) 732-4148 or email recorder@logancountyil.gov.
March 15, 2016 General Primary
What are Election Judges?
Judges of Elections are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place on Election Day. They are in the position of ensuring that the election process is administered fairly and in accordance with the law.
How May I Become An Election Judge?
Contact the Logan County clerk:
Election Judge Refresher Materials
Upcoming Election Information
How To Become A Registered Voter In Logan County
Registering In Person | Registering Online |
---|---|
Acceptable Forms of ID needed to Register in Person at the Logan County Clerk's Office. |
|
Voter Resources
Ballot Applications
Voting Hours and Dates
Notices for the Election
Candidate Information
Election Information Videos
Deputy Registrar
Who Can Become A Deputy Registrar? |
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, the following may make an application to their election authority to become a deputy registrars: [10 ILCS 5/4-6.2(a), 5-16.2(a), 6-50.2(a)]
YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED VOTER IN LOGAN COUNTY! |
Appointment and Training |
Upon appointment, each application must:
|
For More Information Contact the Logan County Clerk's Office.
|
15th Congressional District
44th Senate District
87th Representative District
City of Lincoln Ward Boundaries
County Board Districts Map
Logan County Precincts Map
For additional election information call (217)-732-4148 or email elections@logancountyil.gov.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE OPEN ON ELECTION DAY
FROM 6:OO A.M UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
Precinct | Location | |
Lake Fork/Laenna | Latham Firehouse, 271 N. Macon St., Latham | |
Aetna | Aetna Township Building, 209 W. South St., Chestnut, IL | |
Oran | Beason Firehouse, 1549 Broadway St., Beason, IL | |
Atlanta | Atlanta Christian Church, 300 Northeast 3rd St., Atlanta, IL | |
Mt. Pulaski #1 | American Legion Home, 104 Scroggin Ave., Mt. Pulaski, IL | |
Mt. Pulaski #2 | American Legion Home, 104 Scroggin Ave., Mt. Pulaski, IL | |
Chester | Chester Township Hall, 1197 1450th Ave., Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #1 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #2 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #3 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #4 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #5 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
East Lincoln #6 | Lincoln Christian Church Fellowship Center, 204 N. McLean (North Door), Lincoln, IL | |
Eminence | Eminence Township Building, 1450 2400th St., Atlanta, IL | |
Elkhart | Elkhart Village Hall, 209 Governor Oglesby St. Elkhart, IL | |
Broadwell | Broadwell Town Hall, 105 E. Pine St., Broadwell, IL | |
West Lincoln #1 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #2 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #3 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #4 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #5 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #6 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
West Lincoln #7 | Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson St., Lincoln, IL | |
Orvil #1 | St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 120 Market St., Emden, IL | |
Orvil #2 | Hartsburg Legion Hall, 109 W. Front St., Hartsburg, IL | |
Hurlbut | Elkhart Village Hall, 209 Governor Oglesby St. Elkhart, IL | |
Corwin | Corwin Township Hall, 100 N. Monroe St., Middletown, IL | |
**Sheridan | New Holland Community Center, 109 W. Lincoln St., New Holland, IL | |
Prairie Creek |
Prairie Creek Township Building, 119 S. Payne St., San Jose, IL
|
*Denotes a change with a Polling Place.
Unofficial Election Results for the General Primary Election
We are located in the Logan County Courthouse.
**If you have a corporate, incorporated or limited business, you must file at the Office of the Secretary of State in Springfield, Illinois**