Edgar County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds

Welcome, this is the Edgar County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds online. The Clerk’s office is here to serve you. We provide a variety of services to the public and other governmental units, many of which are described on these pages.

Established in 1823, Edgar County comprises 628 square miles in East Central Illinois. The 2000 U.S. Census reported our population at 19,704; and, of that number, there are nearly 13,000 registered voters. The County is comprised of 15 Townships and 29 Precincts with 10 polling locations.

Browse through our website to learn more about our major functions. Start your search by clicking on one of the links to the left. Come back often. If you’re in town, come by and take a look at our historical Court House that we refer to as “The Castle on the Prairie”.

Photo courtesy of Tom Hebermehl; Paris IL

Edgar County Clerk:
Rebecca R. “Becky” Kraemer
115 W. Court Street – Room J
Paris, Illinois 61944

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Except for Legal Holidays - Click here for listing

Contact Us:
Phone: (217) 466-7433
Fax: (217) 466-7430

Email:
coclk@edgarcounty-il.gov