Clerk Department
Genealogy Information
Genealogy Information
Options of search:
IN PERSON SEARCH:
If a genealogy searcher finds anything in the indexes, they may obtain a copy of that record for a $3.00 fee.
MAIL REQUEST SEARCH:
If the search is completed by mail request the fee is $9.00.
Click here for Genealogy Application for Search of Vital Records. (printable application)
Any search, either in person or by mail, that is done after the above years, a fee of $9.00 is charged whether the record is found or not. If a search is done and the record is not found you will still be charged the search fee and a form returned stating that we could not find it in our records.
All copies issued will be stamped “FOR GENEALOGICAL PURPOSES ONLY”.
When you are requesting a search the more information you can provide on the person you are searching, the more successful the search we can perform.
If requesting a copy by mail, click here for Genealogy Application for Search of Vital Records to print out a form. Return application with appropriate fee (check or money order payable to Grundy County Clerk) to:
Grundy County Clerk & Recorder
Genealogy Room 10
111 E Washington Street
Morris, IL 60450
Genealogy Search Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 am to 12 Noon
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Any questions:
Phone: 815-941-3368 ask for Genealogy
E-Mail: vitals@grundycountyil.gov
If you have no access to a printer – please include all information as indicated in the Genealogy Application for Search of Vital Records form.
Kay Olson
Grundy County Clerk and Recorder
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Phone:
Clerk: (815) 941-3222
Recording: (815) 941-3224
Address:
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington Street, Rooms 10, 11, 12
P.O. Box 675
Morris, Il 60450