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Raffle License Information

To be eligible for a raffle license:

You must be a religious, charitable, labor, business, fraternal, educational, or veteran’s organization
The organization must have been in existence for at least 5 years
Total value of all prizes and merchandise cannot exceed $50,000
Firearms are not allowed to be raffled without special arrangement through the Sheriff’s Office

Raffle Fees

$5 filing fee
$10 for prizes or merchandise valued under $5,000
$100 for prizes or merchandise valued over $5,000

Raffle License Application

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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
  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.
- Mobile Homes
  
  Information on owning a mobile home in Champaign County.
- Delinquent Property Tax Search
  
  Use your Property Index Number (PIN) to see if your property has any sold taxes.
- Tax Extension & Rates
  
  This is a tax extension resource for taxing districts.
- 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.
- Property Tax 101
  
  An overview of the Illinois Property Tax system operating in Champaign County.
- Tax FAQ & Glossary
  
  Frequently asked tax-related questions and a glossary of tax terms to know in order to understand your taxes.
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.
Recorder of Deeds
- File Records
  
  File your important documents electronically through a secure online system or find out how to file your documents in-person at the Recorder’s Office.
- Search Records
  
  Search the majority of the records filed with the Recorder’s Office online through our secure, online systems.
- About The Office
  
  The Recorder’s Office has many functions and provides a valuable service to the County. Find out more about what it does here.
- Fraud Protection
  
  Protect yourself from fraud and sign up for our fraud alert system here.
- County Land History
  
  Learn more about the history of Champaign County land ownership.
The County Recorder is the official land records manager for the county. The recorder
is responsible for recording, archiving, and retrieving a variety of documents, mostly deeds, liens, plat maps, and an assortment of historical documents.
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.
- Accessible Voting
  
  Everyone has a right to a private and independent voting experience. Learn about our accessibility options for voting here.
- 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.
- 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.
- Become a Deputy Registrar
  
  Deputy Registrars provide an essential service and increase access to the polls for all voters in Champaign County.
- I Voted Sticker Contest
  - Contest Entries
  Information about the contest to redesign the"I Voted" stickers for Champaign County.
- Vote Centers
  
  Vote Centers are a response to the voting trends and preferences of voters throughout Champaign County. Learn more about this flexible and secure way of voting.
The Champaign County Clerk is the election authority for the County. Information for voters and candidates can be found here.
County Board
- Fiscal Year Budgets
  
  This and previous fiscal year budgets for Champaign County.
- 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.
The Champaign County Clerk serves as official recorder of County Board meeting agendas and minutes.
Government Bodies
- Local Government Information
  
  Find information about the local government bodies and elected officials in Champaign County.
- Champaign County Clerk's Office
  
  Learn more about the Clerk's Office.
- Relevant County Maps
  
  Precinct, county board district, legislative district, and congressional maps can be found here.
- Statement of Economic Interest
  - File A 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.
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.