Clark County, IL Property Records
Property records in Clark, Illinois document real estate ownership, transfers, assessments, and related legal interests within Clark County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel descriptions, property tax information, assessed values, and ownership history. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing sales history, preparing real estate transactions, and understanding local tax obligations.
Users can access official Clark property records through county offices responsible for recording and assessment functions, including the Clark County Clerk/Recorder and assessment-related departments. For current office information, record search options, fees, and contact details, visit the county’s official property records resources.
Clark County, IL Property Records & Statistics
Clark County is a low-cost housing market with a median rent of $792, which is above the Illinois median of $762 but below the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $115,150, just under the state's $116,950 and well below the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.3% of occupied homes, a bit under the state's 18.61% and the national 21.81%, so the county is largely made up of owner-occupied households.
Property taxes are high relative to home values. The county's median property tax rate is 1.59%, lower than the state's 1.8% but more than twice the national rate of 0.74%. Owners here carry a heavier tax load for each dollar of home value than owners in much of the country.
The median household income is $59,397.50, below both the state figure of $65,699.50 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is 2.74%, which is lower than the state's 2.92% and the national 2.87%, showing that work is available even though pay runs below average.
Taken together, Clark County offers affordable homes and a stable job market, balanced by lower incomes and a property tax rate that is well above the national norm.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clark
Clark County property records include assessment data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,613 total parcels, with 8,613 residential and 737 commercial parcels, and tax records reach 93.08% of the population. The Recorder's files list 20,472 deeds and 13,761 mortgages, while foreclosure activity includes 300 notices of sale.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,613 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,613 |
| Commercial Parcels | 737 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.08% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 20,472 |
| Mortgage Records | 13,761 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,926 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 300 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien was removed from the property.
Clark County has 16,837 assignment and release records. They include 1,071 assignment documents recorded from January 12, 2005, through August 4, 2025, and 15,744 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, plus 22 other documents.
These records help buyers, title researchers, and owners confirm that earlier loans on a property were satisfied, trace which lender holds a current mortgage, and spot liens that may still need to be cleared before a sale or refinance. Because releases greatly outnumber assignments, most records in the county document loans that were fully repaid.
How to Search Clark County, IL Property Records
Clark County property records are kept by the County Clerk & Recorder's Office in Marshall, which records deeds, mortgages, releases, and related land documents. Records can be searched by owner name, document type, or recording date, and they show who owns a property, when it transferred, and what loans were recorded against it. The county has 16,613 parcels, and recorded deeds go back to January 3, 2006.
For documents recorded in the county, use the Clark County official records search, the online system listed for the Clerk & Recorder. For office information, services, and contact details, visit the Clark County Clerk & Recorder's Office.
To search, enter the owner's last name or the document type and narrow the results with a date range. Open each matching document to check the parties, the recording date, and the property description. If you only have an address, look for the owner on a recent tax bill first and then search by that name.
The office is at 501 Archer Ave, Marshall, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 217-826-8311 if a record does not appear online or you need a certified copy.
Clark Registrar of Deeds
The Clark County Probate Office is located at 501 Archer Ave, Marshall, IL, 62441 and can be reached at 217-826-8311. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through recordhub.cottsystems.com or the official website clarkcountyil.org.
Clark Count Clerk & Recorder's Office
Clark County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clark County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Clark County official records search, which is organized around names and document details more than street addresses. Find the owner's name from a tax bill or deed, then search by that name. For help matching an address to a record, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311.
How can I find property owners in Clark County?
Search the Clark County official records search by name and open the most recent deed to see the current owner. Records in the county include 20,472 deeds recorded from January 3, 2006 to August 22, 2025. The Clerk & Recorder's Office at 501 Archer Ave, Marshall, can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clark County?
Clark County's tax records show the 2024 assessment year, last updated July 14, 2025, and valuation data covers 5,926 properties. For the assessed value of a particular parcel, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311 and ask which office keeps the assessment. Have the parcel number or address ready.
Where can I find Clark County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by parcel for the 2024 tax year. To ask about a bill or confirm a payment, call the Clark County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays, and ask which county office handles collections for your parcel. Keep the parcel number from a prior bill handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clark County?
Use the Clark County official records search to look up deeds, mortgages, releases, and assignments. The county has 20,472 deed records and 13,761 mortgage records, recorded from January 2006 through August 2025. Details on the office and its services are on the Clerk & Recorder's page.
Where can I access Clark County parcel maps and GIS information?
Clark County has 16,613 parcels. To get a parcel map or GIS layer, contact the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311 and ask which department maintains current maps for the county. Parcel maps are useful for locating a property, but they do not replace a boundary survey from a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clark County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location. If the property is inside a city or village, ask that municipality directly. For rural parcels, call the County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311, or stop by 501 Archer Ave in Marshall, and ask which county office handles building permits and zoning for the address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clark County?
Online record searches work one name or document at a time, so a full owner list generally has to be requested. Call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 217-826-8311 to ask what bulk records are available and about any fees. For a handful of properties, searching each owner's deeds individually works well.