Knox County Clerk
Knox County Courthouse, 200 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, Illinois, 61401
Contact & location
- Address
- Knox County Courthouse, 200 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, Illinois, 61401
- Mail-in address
- Knox County Clerk200 S. Cherry St, Galesburg, Illinois, 61401
- Records for
- Knox County, Illinois
- Phone
- (309) 345-3815
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Illinois state records
Knox County follows Illinois’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Illinois birth certificate fee
- 12–15 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 12,710,158
- Illinois population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 12–15 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00 | 4–6 weeksIllinois estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 0 daysIllinois estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Knox County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Galesburg. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.9 (26)- ★★★★★Rabbit ThorgrenGoogle
I always pay the property taxes here on my grandparents house I love the building and grounds
- ★★★★★James ZaworskiGoogle
The Knox County Courthouse is a magnificent piece of civic architecture. It is a dominant structure which commands attention, with its solid Joliet limestone construction materials. I used to sit in the grass under the shade of the trees and study there when I was a Knox College student (the college is across the street). I went back for a visit in 2019.
- ★★★★★Amy JensenGoogle
Walked around outside was seeking Lincoln debate locations. Enjoyed the plaques and memorials they had but didn’t find anything Lincoln related.
- ★★★★★Yuh YuhGoogle
Friend Went here for a regular probation meeting didn’t realize he couldn’t do drugs and ride a bike without being stopped by police. Anyway haven’t seen him in about a year. Hope he’s doing ok friendly staff and a stunning old time look .
- ★★★★★David MoonGoogle
Took a neighbor to see his parole officer. Easily found a parking spot. Dude was in and out lickety split and I was not pestered once (although a passing policeman did try to bum a donut off of me).