Business and Notary

The County Clerk’s Office provides a number of other services to the public.

Doing Business As (DBA) Filing Information

Anyone doing business in Champaign County who is not a corporation and is not using their full name in the name of the business must file a Doing Business As (DBA) License. To file, click here for more info.

Businesses that are incorporated, corporated, or limited liability file with the Secretary of State.

Doing Business As (DBA) Search

You can search all DBA certifications filed in Champaign County here.

Fireworks License

Setting off fireworks in unincorporated areas of Champaign County require a firework license. Apply for a license here.

Liquor License

Liquor licenses are required to serve alcohol in unincorporated areas of Champaign County. Click here to learn more about applying for a liquor license.

Notary Services

The Clerk's Office notarizes documents and distributes commission certificates. If you have requested a notary from the state, you will receive a letter from the Clerk's Office when your commission has arrived and is available for pick up at during regular business hours.

It is $16 to pick up the notary in-person, $32 if you would like it mailed to your or you send a representative.

Accepted payment is cash, check, credit & debit card, and money order.

Raffle License

Holding a raffle in an unincorporated part of Champaign County requires a license. Click here for more details and required forms.

Recreation & Entertainment License

Any event in an unincorporated area of Champaign County that has a ticket cost or requests a donation is required to have a Recreation & Entertainment License. A license costs $4 for filing, $100 for a year (prorated), or $10 per day day for a single day event.

Vital Records
- Certificate Requests
  The Champaign County Clerk is the official record keeper of all birth, death, marriage, and civil unions that occur in Champaign County. The Vital Records department can provide copies of these records to eligible individuals upon request.
- Marriage & Civil Union Licenses
  - Identity Verification
  Before getting married or formalizing a civil union in Champaign County, couples must obtain a marriage license or civil union license from the Champaign County Clerk’s Office.
- Business & Notary
  The Clerk’s Office provides a number of other services to the public. Including notary, DBA, various licenses, and mobile home registration.
The Champaign County Clerk maintains all birth, death, marriage, and civil union records for the County, as well as many licenses.
Property Taxes
- Tax Redemption
  - Estimate of Redemption Cost
  If your unpaid taxes have been sold, the Clerk's Office can provide you with an estimate of the cost of redemption.
- Tax Extension & Rates
  
  The Clerk's Tax Division is responsible for calculating property tax rates for all local taxing districts in Champaign County.
- Delinquent Property Tax Search
  
  Use your Property Index Number (PIN) to see if your property has any sold taxes.
- Taxing Agency Reports
  
  Search past Tax Agency Reports that reflect the data used to calculate the tax rates for local taxing districts.
- About Pins
  
  A PIN, or property index number, is a unique 14-digit number that represents a parcel of land for taxation purposes.
The Champaign County Clerk maintains delinquent property taxes. Check your property tax status, find out how to make a payment, and learn more about the property tax cycle here.
Elections
- My Voting Information
  Find your voter status, polling location, elected officials, early voting options, sample ballot, and request a vote by mail ballot here.
- Many Ways to Vote
  Learn about the many ways to vote in Champaign County: vote by mail, early voting, Election Day voting, and answers to our most frequently asked questions.
- Register To Vote
  There are many ways to register to vote in Illinois. Review your options and what to expect here.
- Work as an Election Judge
  
  Election Judges are necessary for a fair, free, and accessible election in Champaign County. Find out how you can serve your community in this vital role.
- I Want to Run For Office
  - Historical Election Data
  - Safe Vote Coalition
  Here you can find historical election data as well as resources for candidates of upcoming elections.
The Champaign County Clerk is the election authority for the County. Information for voters and candidates can be found here.
County Board
- Board Members & District Maps
  
  A listing of all the Champaign County Board Members and their respective districts.
- Ordinances & Resolutions
  
  This is a searchable database of ordinances and resolutions passed by the Champaign County Board.
- Meetings & Agendas
  
  This is a searchable database of County Board meeting minutes and agendas.
- Fiscal Year Budgets
  
  This and previous fiscal year budgets for Champaign County.
The Champaign County Clerk serves as official recorder of County Board meeting agendas and minutes.
Government Bodies
- County Government Body Search
  
  Find out more about the various government bodies in Champaign County.
- Statement of Economic Interest
  - Statement of Economic Interest Public Search
  A required disclosure document for specific elected and/or appointed government officials. Learn more or complete your form here.
- Champaign County Clerk's Office
  
  Learn more about the Clerk's Office.
Find more information about government bodies in Champaign County, including their taxing rates and annual budgets. You can also find information on filing and searching for Statements of Economic Interest for individuals.