Search McHenry County Phone Directory

McHenry County is in the far northwest corner of the Chicago metro area with a population near 321,000. This McHenry County phone directory lists government office phone numbers, mailing addresses, and hours for every county department based in Woodstock, the county seat. Whether you need to reach the county board, the sheriff, the clerk, or the health department, this phone directory page for McHenry County puts all the contact details in one place. Use it to find the right McHenry County phone number without hunting through multiple websites or waiting on hold.

McHenry County Government Phone Directory

The McHenry County Government Center is at 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. The main phone number for McHenry County is (815) 334-4000. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The McHenry County website is the central hub for all department phone numbers, meeting schedules, and public notices. Most McHenry County business runs through this building, though some departments keep separate locations around Woodstock and other parts of the county. The website serves as the online phone directory for all McHenry County government contacts.

The McHenry County Board Chairman is Michael Buehler. His direct phone number is 815-334-4224. You can also reach him by email at mjbuehler@mchenrycountyil.gov. The County Administrator, Peter Austin, handles day-to-day operations of McHenry County government. His phone number is 815-334-4226, and his email is pbaustin@mchenrycountyil.gov. If you are not sure which McHenry County department to call, the administrator office can route you to the right place. They keep a working phone directory for all McHenry County staff and can look up extensions or transfer your call to the right office.

The McHenry County elected officials and department head listing is posted online. That page shows names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses for all top McHenry County contacts. It is one of the best phone directory resources for the county.

McHenry County also maintains a staff directory that goes beyond the department head list. This phone directory lets you search by name or department and find direct phone numbers for individual staff members across the entire McHenry County government. It is a useful lookup tool when you need a specific person rather than just the main office phone number in the McHenry County directory.

McHenry County Clerk Phone Number

The McHenry County Clerk handles vital records, elections, property tax extensions, and other key services. The McHenry County Clerk website has forms, fee schedules, and office details. The clerk phone number is one of the most called in the McHenry County directory. People call for birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. The office also runs all elections in McHenry County, from local races to statewide votes. Voter registration questions go through the clerk phone line as well.

Walk-in service is available during regular McHenry County hours. Call the clerk phone number ahead to confirm what documents to bring. The McHenry County clerk staff can tell you the fees and steps for your specific request. Birth and death records go through the vital records division. Marriage licenses are handled at the same office. The phone directory for the McHenry County clerk departments helps you reach the right division on your first call, which saves time if you need something specific like a property tax extension number or election information.

The Circuit Clerk for McHenry County handles all court filings and records. The email address is circuitclerk@mchenrycountyil.gov. Court records in McHenry County are public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Any person can request records from a public body. The McHenry County circuit clerk processes those requests for anything related to court cases. This office phone number is a key entry in the McHenry County phone directory for anyone with legal matters.

McHenry County Sheriff Phone Directory

The McHenry County Sheriff phone number is 815-338-2144. The sheriff runs the county jail, provides patrol coverage for unincorporated areas, and serves civil process documents like court summons and eviction notices for McHenry County. For any emergency, dial 911. The non-emergency McHenry County sheriff line at 815-338-2144 is for general questions, reports, and record requests. This phone number is one of the most important in the McHenry County directory for public safety matters.

McHenry County also has a coroner office. The coroner phone number is 815-334-4150. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained within McHenry County. The coroner is an elected official, separate from the sheriff. Both offices are listed in the McHenry County phone directory under public safety contacts. You can reach either office during regular county business hours.

Note: For non-emergency police matters in cities like Crystal Lake or Woodstock, contact the local city police department phone number instead of the McHenry County Sheriff.

McHenry County State's Attorney Phone Number

The State's Attorney for McHenry County is Randi L. Freese. The office phone number is 815-334-4159. You can also email at statesattorney@mchenrycountyil.gov. The McHenry County state's attorney handles all criminal cases, provides legal counsel to the county government, and manages programs for victim assistance and consumer protection. If you need to report fraud or have questions about a criminal case in McHenry County, this phone number connects you to the right office.

The McHenry County state's attorney works with local police departments across the county. Cases from Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry, and other cities all go through this office for prosecution. The phone directory listing for the state's attorney is one of the more important entries in the McHenry County contact directory. It touches many parts of the justice system. Victim advocates in the office have their own phone extensions that you can reach through the main McHenry County state's attorney number.

McHenry County Treasurer Phone Directory

Donna Kurtz is the McHenry County Treasurer. The office phone number is 815-334-4260. Her email is dmkurtz@mchenrycountyil.gov. The McHenry County treasurer collects and distributes property taxes for the county and all local taxing districts. If you have a question about your property tax bill, a payment deadline, or a tax sale in McHenry County, the treasurer phone number is your first call. This entry in the McHenry County phone directory gets heavy use every tax season.

Property tax records in McHenry County are public. Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), local governments have to maintain their public records and make them accessible. That covers tax rolls, financial statements, budgets, and audits for McHenry County. If you need a copy of a McHenry County financial record, you can file a request with the treasurer office or use the FOIA process. The phone number for the McHenry County treasurer can also connect you to the right staff member for specific tax questions.

McHenry County also has a finance department that handles the operating budget and payroll. These offices work together to manage the hundreds of millions of dollars that flow through McHenry County government each year. All phone numbers for McHenry County financial offices are posted on the county website and included in the department phone directory.

Note: Property tax due dates in McHenry County change each year, so call the treasurer at 815-334-4260 for the current schedule.

McHenry County Health Department Phone Number

The McHenry County Health Department is run by Melissa H. Adamson. The phone number is 815-334-4510. The email address is health@mchenrycountyil.gov. This McHenry County department handles restaurant inspections, well and septic permits, immunizations, and public health programs. It is a stand-alone department with its own building and staff, separate from the main McHenry County offices on Seminary Avenue. The health department phone number is a key contact in the McHenry County directory for residents who need permits or health services.

The health department phone directory in McHenry County covers several divisions. There are phone lines for environmental health, communicable disease, vital records through the health department, and community health programs. Each division has its own phone extension in the McHenry County directory. Calling the main phone number at 815-334-4510 gets you to the front desk, and they can transfer you to the right division. The health department phone directory is a busy part of the McHenry County contact system.

McHenry County Public Records and Phone Directory Access

Any person can request public records from McHenry County under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). This law applies to every McHenry County department. You send a written request to the FOIA officer in the department that has the records you want. Most McHenry County departments respond within five business days. Phone directories, contact lists, and staff rosters for McHenry County all count as public records under this law. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free. After that, expect to pay about 15 cents per page.

The Illinois State Records Act (5 ILCS 160) sets the rules for how government agencies store and manage their records over time. While this mainly covers state-level offices, it also creates the framework that McHenry County follows for long-term record keeping. Department contacts, organizational charts, and phone directory listings all fall under these preservation rules for McHenry County.

If a McHenry County department denies your FOIA request, they must explain why in writing. You can appeal that decision to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. McHenry County posts its FOIA procedures on the county website. Each department has a designated FOIA officer whose contact phone number is in the McHenry County directory. The McHenry County local agencies and related links page has more resources for finding contact information and phone numbers across the county.

McHenry County Cities Phone Directory

McHenry County has several cities and villages. Crystal Lake is the only city that meets the population threshold for its own phone directory page on this site. Crystal Lake is the largest city in McHenry County and has its own city hall, police department, and public works division. Click below to see the Crystal Lake phone directory with local department contacts and phone numbers.

Other cities in McHenry County include Woodstock, McHenry, Algonquin, and Huntley. While these cities do not have their own phone directory pages here, you can find their contact numbers through the McHenry County phone directory or by searching for their city websites. Woodstock is the county seat and home to most McHenry County offices, so many residents in these smaller cities call the county phone number at (815) 334-4000 for government services and directory lookups.

Nearby County Phone Directories

McHenry County sits in the northern part of the Chicago metro region. It shares borders with Lake County to the east, Kane County to the south, and Cook County to the southeast. Each neighboring county has its own phone directory page with full government contacts, phone numbers, and office details.