Access Madison County Phone Directory

Madison County sits in southwestern Illinois along the Mississippi River, just east of St. Louis. The county seat is Edwardsville, and the main county offices are based there. This phone directory lists direct numbers for every major Madison County department including the county board, county clerk, circuit clerk, sheriff, and more. With a population over 262,000, Madison County runs a full set of government services, and this page puts all of their phone numbers in one spot so you can find the right contact fast.

Madison County Main Office Phone Directory

The Madison County government offices are at 157 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, IL 62025. Call (618) 296-4341 to reach the County Board office, which serves as the main contact point for general questions about county services. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chris Slusser is the current County Board Chairman. You can also reach the board office by email at coboard@madisoncountyil.gov if you prefer to write instead of call.

The Madison County website is the official source for all county government information, department contacts, and public notices.

The homepage links to every county department and has a search bar for finding specific offices or staff members. Bookmark it for quick access to any Madison County contact information.

Madison County is one of the larger counties in Illinois by land area, and it covers a lot of ground. Edwardsville, Alton, Collinsville, Granite City, and Highland are all part of the county. Each of those cities has its own local government, but the county offices in Edwardsville handle the records and services that apply county-wide. This phone directory focuses on those county-level contacts.

Phone Directory for Madison County Departments

Madison County runs more than a dozen departments. Each one has its own phone line and staff. The Madison County departments page lists every office with links to their individual contact pages. That is the best place to start if you are looking for a specific department that is not listed below.

The page organizes departments alphabetically and includes direct links to each one. It is kept up to date by county staff.

The County Clerk, Linda A. Andreas, picks up at 618-296-4482. This office handles elections, vital records, property tax extensions, and other filings. The Circuit Clerk is Patrick T. McRae, and you can call 618-296-4470 for court records, case filings, and court fees. The Sheriff, Jeff C. Connor, is at 618-692-6087 for non-emergency questions about law enforcement, civil process, and jail information. The State's Attorney, Thomas A. Haine, answers at 618-296-5381 and can also be reached at SAinfo@madisoncountyil.gov.

Here are the key Madison County department phone numbers:

• County Board: 618-296-4341
• County Clerk: 618-296-4482
• Circuit Clerk: 618-296-4470
• Sheriff: 618-692-6087
• State's Attorney: 618-296-5381
• Treasurer: 618-692-7470
• Coroner: 618-296-4150

These are direct lines. You get right through to the department without sitting through a menu. If a line is busy, try back in a few minutes or use the email listed on the county website.

Note: Most Madison County offices share the 618 area code, but some departments use different prefixes depending on which building they are in.

Madison County Recorder Phone Directory

The Madison County Recorder's office is run by Linda A. Andreas, who also serves as the County Clerk. The Recorder picks up at 618-296-4475. You can also email Recorder@madisoncountyil.gov for general questions. This office handles deed recordings, liens, mortgage documents, and other property-related filings for all of Madison County.

The Madison County Recorder contact page has the full mailing address, phone number, and email for reaching this office.

If you need certified copies of recorded documents, this page also explains the process and any fees involved.

Under the Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Madison County must keep and preserve all local records. The Recorder's office plays a big part in that work. Property deeds, plats, and similar documents are stored here and made available to the public on request. Recording fees and copy fees vary by document type, so call 618-296-4475 to ask before you make a trip.

More Madison County Office Phone Numbers

Beyond the main elected offices, Madison County runs several other departments that residents call on a regular basis. The Treasurer's office, headed by Michael Babcock, picks up at 618-692-7470. You can also email madcotreas@madisoncountyil.gov for property tax questions. This is the office that handles tax bills, payment plans, and refund requests for all properties in the county.

The Public Defender's office is at 618-692-7474. Mary N. Copeland runs that office. Email PublicDefender@madisoncountyil.gov if you need to reach them that way. The Health Department answers at 618-296-6060 under director Doug King. You can email dnking@madisoncountyil.gov for health-related inquiries. The Coroner, Nick Novacich, is at 618-296-4150.

The Madison County Planning and Development contact page lists staff phone numbers and email addresses for anyone working on zoning, building permits, or land use questions.

This page is useful if you need to reach a specific planner or inspector by name. Each staff member has a direct line and email listed.

Madison County Clerk and FOIA Requests

The Madison County Clerk website is a separate site from the main county page. It covers elections, voter registration, vital records, and property tax information. If you are trying to look up records or forms related to these areas, start here. The clerk's office is one of the most called numbers in the Madison County phone directory at 618-296-4482.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request public records from any Madison County office. That includes phone directories, staff lists, department rosters, and other documents. The law says the county must respond within five business days. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free. After that, there is a small per-page charge. You can submit a FOIA request by mail, email, or in person at the county building in Edwardsville.

If the records you want are older or archived, the county clerk can tell you where to look. Some historical records may be stored at the state level with the Illinois State Archives, but most day-to-day contact information stays with the local office that created it.

Note: FOIA requests sent by email tend to get a faster response than those sent by regular mail.

How to Use the Madison County Phone Directory

Start with the department that handles your question. Property tax issues go to the Treasurer at 618-692-7470. Court cases go to the Circuit Clerk at 618-296-4470. Elections and vital records go to the County Clerk at 618-296-4482. Not sure which office you need? Call the main board line at (618) 296-4341 and they can point you the right way.

Most Madison County offices are busiest on Monday mornings and the day after a holiday. If your call is not time-sensitive, try reaching out on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. Lines are usually shorter mid-week. The direct phone numbers on this page let you skip any automated menu and talk to a real person in the department you are trying to reach. Many Madison County offices also accept questions by email, which can be faster than calling during peak hours.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County includes several cities and villages. Edwardsville is the county seat. Other well-known communities include Alton, Collinsville, Granite City, and Highland. These cities all have their own local government offices and phone numbers that are separate from the county. However, none of the cities in Madison County meet the population threshold for a dedicated phone directory page on this site. For city-level contacts, visit the individual city websites or call the county at (618) 296-4341 for help finding the right local number.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Madison County borders several other counties in the Metro East region of Illinois. If you need an office in a neighboring county, the links below will take you to their phone directory pages. Residents near county lines sometimes need to contact offices in more than one county for property records, court filings, or other government services. St. Clair County is directly to the south, and Champaign County is to the east.