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Gallatin County Public Records Directory
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About Gallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County is located in the southwestern corner of Illinois, and is bordered by the states of Kentucky and Missouri. The county seat is Shawneetown.
The county has a total area of 437 square miles, and a population density of 13 people per square mile.
The largest city in Gallatin County is Shawneetown. Other cities in the county include Equality, Ridgway, and New Haven.
The government of Gallatin County, Illinois is made up of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board is composed of seven members, each elected from a different district. The Board is responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and making laws and regulations.
The county is also served by a County Executive, who is elected by the people of the county. The County Executive is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government, including the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk's Office, and the County Treasurer's Office.
The county has a total area of 437 square miles, and a population density of 13 people per square mile.
The largest city in Gallatin County is Shawneetown. Other cities in the county include Equality, Ridgway, and New Haven.
The government of Gallatin County, Illinois is made up of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board is composed of seven members, each elected from a different district. The Board is responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and making laws and regulations.
The county is also served by a County Executive, who is elected by the people of the county. The County Executive is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government, including the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk's Office, and the County Treasurer's Office.
Gallatin County Public Records
Gallatin County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information.
Gallatin County Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Official birth, death, marriage and other certificates from Gallatin county.
Gallatin County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
Gallatin County Driver's License & Motor Vehicle Registration
Get driving license, ID card and vehicle license information.
Search for Gallatin County Records
Illinois State Archives information and recorded historic documents.
Gallatin County Property Assessor
Property assessment and other county real estate resources.
Gallatin County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Gallatin County Schools
Information for students and teachers.
Gallatin County Voter Registration
Registered voters and information.
Gallatin County Courts
Gallatin County Circuit Court is located in Shawneetown, Illinois and is the court of general jurisdiction for the county. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Gallatin County Criminal and Civil Court Records
Criminal records, divorces and other civil cases and filings
Gallatin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Civil Cases, records and information of General and Limited jurisdiction.
Gallatin County Circuit Judge
Second Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois.