Adams County, Illinois Courthouse
United States 
Illinois Adams County Courthouse
Information
Circuit Clerk and County Clerk's offices are located at separate addresses
Disasters: Some records lost or damaged in a fire on December 9, 1835. Second courthouse was destroyed by fire January 9, 1875. Third Courthouse was damaged beyond repair by a tornado that roared thru Quincy April 12, 1945. (Source: genealogyinc.com)
Circuit Court Clerk
521 Vermont St
Quincy, IL 62301
Office
Email: circuitclerk@co.adams.il.us
Phone: (217) 277-2100
Fax: (217) 277-2116
Typical records kept:
- Probate Records (all types)
- Civil and Criminal records
- Tax Records
County Clerk
507 Vermont St
Quincy, IL 62301
Office
Email: countyclerk@co.adams.il.us
Phone: (217) 277-2150
Fax: (217) 277-2155
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Records kept:
- Deeds, all real estate-related documents
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Voting Registers
Note: Also, click "Public Records", to get to Genealogy section.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository
The State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. Local governments which have transferred records to the regional depositories include counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. (source: Illinois State Archives)
IRAD Depository
Illinois Regional Archives Depository
University Library
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Telephone: (309) 298-2716
Hours: Monday – Friday, except state holidays
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- NOTE: Regional depositories are staffed by graduate student interns. Because of class scheduling conflicts, hours may vary somewhat from the above schedule. Researchers are urged to call before planning a visit to a depository.