City Hall will be closed Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish you a Happy New Year and hopes for a peaceful 2025!

Police Department permits, applications, and registrations

Effingham Police Department Records Division works to meet the needs of our neighbors, businesses, and visitors.

Records staff will assist you with :

  • Golf cart permits
  • Solicitors, peddlers and itinerant merchant permits
  • Mobile food service establishment permits
  • Fundraiser on City streets permits
  • Temporary handicapped placards
  • Bicycle registrations

Get help

Effingham Police Department
Records Division

(217) 347-0774 extension 5326
Office hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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