Jo Daviess County Clerk and RecorderDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Jo Daviess County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder. Marriage licenses are issued by the Jo Daviess County Clerk. Jo Daviess County has 21,756 residents; the county seat is Galena.
Illinois
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder
- Address
- 330 North Bench Street, County Courthouse, Suite 1C, Galena, IL 61036
- Phone
- (815) 777-0161
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Website
- jodaviesscountyil.govCounty site: jodaviess.org
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Carroll County Recorder of DeedsCarroll County · seat Mount Carroll~24.9 mi
- Stephenson County Clerk & RecorderStephenson County · seat Freeport~27.9 mi
- Whiteside County RecorderWhiteside County · seat Morrison~45 mi
- Ogle County Recorder of DeedsOgle County · seat Oregon~50.7 mi
- Winnebago County RecorderWinnebago County · seat Rockford~53.7 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Jo Daviess County or the State of Illinois.
Who records deeds in Jo Daviess County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Jo Daviess County are recorded by the Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder. The office is at 330 North Bench Street, County Courthouse, Suite 1C, Galena, IL 61036.
Where do I get a marriage license in Jo Daviess County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Jo Daviess County Clerk.
What is the phone number of the Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder?
(815) 777-0161, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Jo Daviess County or the State of Illinois. The official website is jodaviesscountyil.gov.