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1. How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Rock Island County Clerk is responsible for vital records. Rock Island County Clerk

2. Where can I find City Council Agendas and Minutes?

Agendas are available for public review the Friday afternoon preceding the Council meeting. Agendas are posted at City Hall on the public bulletin board and are available outside Council Chambers. The Agendas and Minutes is also posted on the City's Website.

3. How do I apply for a liquor license?

To apply for a liquor license, please contact the City Clerk 619-16th Street, 309.524.2004. You will be asked to fill out a Liqour License application.

Additional liquor license fee information is at the City Clerk's webpage.

4. Where is the Social Security Office?

The Social Security Office is located at: 525 - 18th Street Rock Island, IL, 1-866-414-9166

5. How do I request to close a street for a special event?

To request to close a street for a special event open to the public, or a neighborhood block party please contact: City Clerk, 619-16th Street, Moline, IL, 309.524.2004.

For more information, please visit the City Clerk webpage.

6. How can I register to vote?

Voter Registration can be conducted at any one of these office locations: 

Rock Island County Building
County Clerk’s Office
Lower Level
1504 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: 309.558.3570 

City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Second Floor 619
16th Street Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309.524.2004 

For more information, please visit the

City Clerk's webpage.

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1. How do I obtain a building permit?

To obtain a building permit, please visit the Inspections Division located at the Municipal Services Center Building at 3635 4th Avenue, Moline or call 309.524.2370. Permits can be obtained Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.  These permits include Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Food.

Submit a Request

2. Can I meet with the inspectors?

Residents can meet with inspectors personally in the office from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. The inspectors are in the field performing inspections the rest of each day.

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1. When are City Council meetings held?

Unless otherwise posted, Committee-of-the-Whole meetings are held Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall, 619 16th Street, with the City Council meeting immediately following.

Check the calendar for meeting dates.

2. How do I contact my alderman?

See the Aldermen page for contact information.