Logan County Court Records

Logan County court records refer to documents containing information created, received, or maintained by a court clerk. These documents provide the public with crucial information on cases, such as the parties, processes, and verdicts, enabling them to better understand the legal system. Logan court records typically include information related to the indexes, calendars, record sheets, pleadings, complaints, orders, dispositions, and other case information.

Are Court Records Public in Logan County?

Yes. Under Code 5 ILCS 140/1, everyone has the right to full and accurate information about governmental matters as well as the official actions and policies of those who represent them as public officials and employees. However, the following records and information are considered exempt from public view:

• Confidential and expunged records
• Sealed or impounded records
• Information constituting trade secrets
• Private information such as unique identifiers
• Electronic medical records
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Financial information.

Logan County Court Records Search

The following options are available to members of the public who wish to perform a general search for court records in Logan County:

• The Logan County Circuit Court Clerk
• The courthouse where the case was filed
• Third-party websites.

Logan County Courts

The county's Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases filed within the county. The Circuit Court is organized into divisions or departments based on case type, such as civil, criminal, probate, traffic, domestic relations, and juvenile. Below are the addresses of courts in Logan County:

Logan County Circuit Court
Logan County Courthouse
601 Broadway Street
P.O. Box 158
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (217) 732-1163 (Civil)
Fax: (217) 732-1232 (Civil)
Phone: (217) 735-2376 (Criminal)
Fax: (217) 732-1231 (Criminal)

Logan County Criminal and Civil Records

The Logan County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining all records of the court and the official court seal for the 11th Judicial Circuit. Anyone who wishes to request a Logan County criminal record or a civil record may search may choose to fax or write, requesting the search of the full name (with the middle initial) and the date of birth. Requests may be sent to:

Logan County Circuit Clerk
P.O. Box 158
Lincoln, IL 62656
Fax: (217) 732-1232

A fee of $5.00 per year searched must be received by mail or before the search is done. Searches will only be performed on faxed requests once payment has been received. Personal checks are not accepted.

Alternatively, interested persons may look up Logan criminal records or civil records remotely by utilizing the county's Search Court Cases online portal. To search by name or case number, fill in the required information and click on "Search". Examples of civil cases heard in Logan County include order of protection, probate, small claims, tax, eviction, eminent domain, chancery, and others.

Logan County Marriage Records

Anyone who wishes to obtain a Logan County marriage record may contact the Logan County Clerk's Office. Because marriage certificates are not deemed public in Illinois, a Logan County marriage certificate may be obtained by either the bride or the groom. To request, fill out and send the Request Form for a Marriage Certificate to the county's Clerk's Office at:

Logan County Clerk and Recorder
601 Broadway Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Phone: (217) 732–4148

Include a fee of $15 in the form of a Check or money order payable to "Logan County Clerk", and a government-issued photo ID. Alternatively, one may contact the Illinois Department of Public Health to obtain an informational copy of a marriage record known as a Marriage Verification. Information found in a marriage verification include names, dates of birth, date of event, and city/county of event. Requesters are required to provide a completed Application for Verification of Marriage Record Files, a government-issued photo ID, and a fee of $5. Requests can be made by mail, by fax, or in person.

Logan County Divorce Records

The Logan County Circuit Clerk's Office maintains records of divorce cases filed within the county. Interested persons may request a Logan County divorce record by sending a fax or writing a search request along with the party's full name (with the middle initial) and the date of birth. Requests may be sent to the Logan County Circuit Clerk along with a fee of $5.00 per year. Information needed prior to 1990 is available by mail. Information needed after 1990 is available online.

Logan County Birth Records

The Logan County Clerk's Office is primarily in charge of maintaining and issuing Logan County vital records such as birth certificates. Only approved individuals are legally permitted to obtain birth certificates under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act). Individuals eligible to obtain a birth certificate include the subject named on the certificate which must be 18 or above, the subject's parents, legal guardians, a legal representative, or a court order.

To request a Logan County birth record, complete and submit the Request Form for a Birth Certificate to the Clerk's Office. Requesters must provide a government-issued photo ID and a fee of $15 and $4 for each additional copy.

Requests for Logan County birth certificates may also be submitted to the IDPH Division of Vital Records via regular mail. Eligible requesters may complete and submit the Application for Illinois Birth Record form.

Requests typically require a processing time of approximately 12 weeks from the time a paperwork has been filed. There is a $10 fee for the first copy of a birth certificate and $2 for each additional copy of the same certificate requested.

Logan County Death Records

Death records serve as formal death documentations and may be required to settle insurance claims and estates. Eligible requesters may obtain a death certificate by completing and submitting the Request Form for a Death Certificate to the county's Clerk's Office along with a government-issued photo ID and a fee of $17 and $6 for each additional copy. One may also request a death record from the IDPH Division of Vital Records by completing and submitting the Application for Illinois Death Record. Requests may be made online, via mail, or via fax.

Logan County Probate Court Records

Records of probate cases filed in the county are kept by the Logan County Circuit Clerk's Office. Interested parties can obtain a Logan County probate record by faxing or writing a search request with the party's entire name (including the middle initial) and birthdate. Requests and a $5 annual fee can be submitted to the Logan County Circuit Clerk.

Logan County Property Records

The Supervisor of Assessments Office in Logan County oversees and manages the countywide property assessment process for real estate taxes. Members of the public may contact the office at:

Logan County Supervisor of Assessments
122 North Mclean Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (217) 732-9635
Email: sofa@logancountyil.gov

Interested persons may also utilize the Parcel Search online service provided by the Assessor's Office. Users may fill in the required information to complete a search.

Furthermore, the County Clerk serves as the Recorder of Deeds for Logan County. The County Clerk's office is where real estate transaction records are recorded and maintained. Records of real estate go back to 1839. To obtain a land record, record seekers may visit the Clerk's Office in person during working hours to utilize the free terminals to search for information.

Logan County Court Records Online

Some third-party websites such as Illinoiscourtrecords.us may provide access to publicly available court records. These websites, which are privately run and unaffiliated with any government agency, provide the advantage of being accessed remotely from any location. They can also frequently be used as a starting point for research on one or more Logan County public records such as Logan County arrest records.

To complete a search, users must enter the name of a person involved and the location of the record in question. Websites run by third parties are not endorsed by the government. Therefore, it is not always possible to guarantee the outcome, availability, and correctness of the records obtained from these sources.