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City Clerk
Welcome to the City of Sterling's City Clerk's Office. Our office maintains all of the official records for the City of Sterling, including local birth and death records, and issues the City's business licenses. To obtain a record or license, visit us on the lower level of the Coliseum or call (815) 632-6630 for more information.  The City Clerk's office may also be reached via email.

Unfortunately, applications cannot be completed over the phone or the internet as signatures are required.

License applications and birth certificate applications will soon be available online for downloading at home. By downloading these forms at home, you can complete the forms at your leisure and can then save time when you visit us.

City Clerk


Marie Rombouts

Appointed City Clerk in 2004

Deputy City Clerk from 1998-2004

Employed with the City of Sterling since 1981

Certified Municipal Clerk with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Registered Municipal Clerk with the Municipal Clerks of Illinois

Associate in Applied Science from Sauk Valley Community College

Sterling Kiwanis

United Way Cabinet and Community Kick-Off Committee

Steering Committee for Relay for Life


All content is Copyright © 2004, City of Sterling, IL unless otherwise noted.

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