Welcome to the Piatt County, Illinois Website.

Map to Piatt County Courthouse Click here for Piatt County Court Records. Click here for Circuit Clerk court related matters, other services and fee schedule. Click here for County Clerk and Recorder services and fee schedule.

Online Real Estate Tax Payments Click here to find information about paying your Piatt County real estate taxes online. Piatt County Tax Search Click here to go to the Piatt County Tax Search Website where you can find real estate tax information for properties in Piatt County. Click here for Circuit Clerk online payments. For "No Court Appearance Required" traffic tickets and/or Conservation violations only

Piatt County Facts

Piatt County, named for James A. Piatt, Sr., was established January 27, 1841, from territory taken from Macon County. The County is 34 miles long, containing 279,680 acres. Approximately 91% of this area is cropland, 3% pasture, 1% woodland and 5% other (municipalities, waterways, highways). Elevations vary from 650 to 800 feet above sea level.

The County Seat is Monticello. On July 1, 1837, James A. Piatt filed a plat of Monticello in the old Courthouse in Decatur. On July 4, 1837, a barbecue was held and lots were sold in the city named for the Virginia home of Thomas Jefferson.

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(All information herein is presented for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as the basis for official or legal action. Information is subject to change without notice.)

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