Madison County, Illinois Archival Roll (1926–2026)
2,300 filings • Custodian: Madison County, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Official Record Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locality: Edwardsville, IL 62025 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Edwardsville, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00604•••• | ||
| Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Wood River, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00604•••• | ||
| Locality: Collinsville, IL 62234 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Collinsville, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01106•••• | ||
| Locality: Highland, IL 62249 • Classification: Licensed •••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Highland, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00604•••• | ||
| Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Wood River, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: Granite City, IL 62040 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Granite City, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01114•••• | ||
| Locality: Bethalto, IL 62010 • Classification: Licensed •••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Bethalto, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01112•••• | ||
| Locality: Alton, IL 62002 • Classification: Licensed Cos•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Alton, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01107•••• | ||
| Locality: Woodriver, IL 62095 • Classification: Licensed•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Woodriver, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-IL-57•••• | ||
| Locality: Alton, IL 62002 • Classification: Licensed Cos•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Alton, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: East Alton, IL 62024 • Classification: License•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | East Alton, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: Madison, IL 62060 • Classification: Licensed C•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Madison, IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: Edwardsville, IL 62025 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Edwardsville, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: Alton, IL 62002 • Classification: Licensed Bar•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Alton, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00604•••• | ||
| Locality: Edwardsville, IL 62025 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Edwardsville, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01111•••• | ||
| Locality: Worden, IL 62097 • Classification: Licensed Ba•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Worden, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00602•••• | ||
| Locality: Collinsville, IL 62234 • Classification: Visit•••• | 02/14/2025 | People Lookup | Collinsville, IL | #IL-PPL-18800•••• | ||
| Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Wood River, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-01103•••• | ||
| Locality: Granite City, IL 62040 • Classification: Licen•••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Granite City, IL (Madison County), IL | #IL-PPL-00603•••• | ||
| Locality: Royalton, IL 62983 • Classification: Licensed •••• | 01/15/2025 | People Lookup | Royalton, IL (Franklin County), IL | #IL-PPL-00603•••• |
Madison County, Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
Municipality Rank #15 of 582 in Illinois • 0.64% of 357,263 IL filings • County: Madison County (17-119)
- • Albert Strickland — Locality: Edwardsville, IL 62025 • Classification: Licen•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-00604••••, Edwardsville, IL (Madison County))
- • Robert R Bishop — Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-00604••••, Wood River, IL (Madison County))
- • Oliver J Osick — Locality: Collinsville, IL 62234 • Classification: Licen•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01106••••, Collinsville, IL (Madison County))
- • Oscar Noeltner — Locality: Highland, IL 62249 • Classification: Licensed •••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-00604••••, Highland, IL (Madison County))
- • Zenobia Young — Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01103••••, Wood River, IL (Madison County))
- • Candise Isabel Carden — Locality: Granite City, IL 62040 • Classification: Licen•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01114••••, Granite City, IL (Madison County))
- • Clara Lucille Couch — Locality: Bethalto, IL 62010 • Classification: Licensed •••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01112••••, Bethalto, IL (Madison County))
- • Darlene Belle Couch — Locality: Alton, IL 62002 • Classification: Licensed Cos•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01107••••, Alton, IL (Madison County))
Madison County, Illinois Filings by Era (1926–2026)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (1,962 filings, 85% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Madison County, Illinois
Top indexed surnames in Madison County, Illinois include Smith, Davis, Jones, Brown, Doucleff, Henderson.
Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Madison County, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory
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Madison County, Illinois Statutory & Judicial Reference
- Public Records Law:
- Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
- Vital & Recording Statute:
- Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
- Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
- 2,300 Filings (1926–2026)
- Parent County / FIPS:
- Madison County (17-119)
- Judicial Venue:
- Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Madison County, Illinois License & Public Records Directory — Key Archival Questions
How does Madison County's public record archive compare within Illinois?
Madison County (Madison County, FIPS 17-119) ranks #15 of 582 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 2,300 filings (0.64% of the 357,263 statewide total) spanning 1926–2026. Division breakdown: People Lookup (2,300 filings, 100.0%).
Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Madison County, IL?
The highest-frequency family surnames in Madison County, IL are Smith (12), Davis (11), Jones (11), Brown (7), Doucleff (7), Henderson (7). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (1,962 filings, 85% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Albert Strickland — Locality: Edwardsville, IL 62025 • Classification: Licen•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-00604••••, Edwardsville, IL (Madison County)); Robert R Bishop — Locality: Wood River, IL 62095 • Classification: License•••• (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-00604••••, Wood River, IL (Madison County)).
Where is the local recording custodian for Madison County, Illinois?
Local records for Madison County are maintained by Madison County, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (157 N. Main Street, Suite 109, Edwardsville, IL 62025; hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT; statutory copy fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Kane County (6,471), Lake County (4,841), McHenry County (3,256), Sangamon County (3,138), Peoria County (2,919), Winnebago County (2,676).
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Indexed Municipalities & Town Clerks in Madison County, Illinois (5)
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Madison County, Illinois archival index compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. § 1681).