Fulton County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 152
Lewistown, IL 61542 http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/circuit
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 309-547-3041 ext. 210
F: 309-547-3674
Couriers: 100 N Main
Lewistown, IL 61542
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile, impounded or adoption records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.

Fulton County, IL Vital Records

Contact the Fulton County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Fulton County
County Recorder
100 N Main, Rm 105
Lewistown, IL 61542 http://www.fultonco.org/officials/ele
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 309-547-3041 ext. 117
Fax: 309-547-3326
Recorded Documents, State Tax Liens

Fulton County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Fulton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 865.62 sq mi
Population (2009): 36,652
  • Females: 48.3%
  • White: 94.7%
  • Black/African American: 4%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,598
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.4
Housing Units (2000): 16,240
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.4%
Migration Flow to Fulton County, IL from (2007-2008):

Fulton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $368,464
  • Construction: $18,149
  • Retail Trade: $34,200
  • Professional and Technical Services: $12,003
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $15,518
  • Retail Trade: $34,200
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,898
  • Manufacturing: $10,862
  • Farms: $25,546
  • Government: $109,156
Employed (2000): 16,137
Unemployed (2000): 1,154
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,151
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $104,881 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $41,468 (thou. dol.)

Fulton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 371
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Deaths (2007): 458
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8

Fulton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Fulton County Genealogy Records