How to Search Illinois Public Records
Illinois's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 102 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Illinois Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (24 circuits). Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Division of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
12,710,158
Households
4,956,000
Median Income
$78,433
Median Home Value
$250,800
Vital Records Databases
34 official Illinois vital records sources.
Vital Records
Arthur Local Registrar Birth Certificates Index, 1868-1925
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Home • · Departments • · Archives • · Databases • · Arthur Local Registrar Birth Certificates Index · Arthur Local Registrar Birth Certificates Index Illinois State Archives · Search Criteria: b · JavaScript Required: This site uses JavaScript to display common navigation items
Barrington Area Library - Barrington Courier-Review Marriages 1981-1984
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History of Cook County, Illinois Andreas, A.T. ... They Builded Better Than They Knew Benson, Barbara L. Echoes of a Century First Baptist Church (Barrington, IL).
MCIGS Summer Conference - McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society
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McHenry Plaindealer 1875 - 1880 · McHenry Plaindealer 1949-1984 · Richmond Gazette · Census > 1880 Census · 1930 Census · Quarterly Indexes · Research Help · Beginning Genealogy · McHenry County Research Guide · MCIGS Library Collections · Genealogy Links ·
Cook County Clerk of Court - Case Search
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For your convenience, the Clerk of the Circuit Court offers on-line access to electronic docket information for cases in the Criminal divisions . By using this service, the user agrees and understands that he or she is bound by the on-line access to court records Terms of Agreement.
Vital Records | Cook County Clerk
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Birth / Death Records Request official records of births & deaths that occur in Chicago & suburban Cook County. Marriage / Civil Union Apply for a Marriage/Civil Union License for ceremonies in Chicago & suburban Cook County. Business / Notary Register an Assumed Business Name or Receive your Notary Public Commission Certificate approved by the IL Secretary of State. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked vital records questions.
Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1972
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Contacting the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, by mail, fax, in-person or online . Contacting the County Clerk’s office where the death occurred. Photocopies of death certificates dated before 1916 can be obtained by: Searching the IRAD Local Governmental Records ...
Genealogy - Illinois Department of Public Health
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Uncertified, genealogical copies of death records of persons who died more than 20 years ago, but not before 1916, may be requested either from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records or from the county clerk in the county where the death occurred (see RESOURCES ...
Freeburg Tribune 1904–1939 – B | St Clair County Genealogical Society
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12-Feb-1926, 4:3, 72 BIRKNER, Nelson. 18-Aug-1939, 1:3, 23 BISCHOFF, John. 2-Dec-1921, 5:6, 34 BISCHOFF, William F.. 01-May-1925, 9:6, 80 BIVER, Mrs. John. 25-Jun-1926, 1:5, 72 BLACKWELDER, Mary (Mrs. nee LIPE). 15-Dec-1922, 4:3, 68 BLAIR, James L.. 23-Jan-1904, 4:1, BLANCHARD, Belle S.
Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries include 30 acres of manicured lawn for
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Cemetery Records located at City Hall · Office of City Clerk · Ph 309/345-3611 · egugliotta@ci.galesburg.il.us · 55 W. Tompkins Street, P.O. Box 1387 · Galesburg, IL 61401 · Roger Darst · Ph 309/345-3644 · Fx 309/344-0154 · rdarst@ci.galesburg.il.us ·
Highland Park Obituary Index - Highland Park Public Library
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... Please see the Obituary Request Form to inquire about obtaining scanned newspaper copies. ... Aarnoff, Fannie (N.K.) Feb. 28, 1946. p. 27. HPN Aaron, Alice Rowe. founder: Program for alcohol and substance abuse Highland Park Hospital. Aug. 11, 1994. p. 171. HPN Aaron, Florence D.
Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society
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Information on genealogical research in Kankakee County, Illinois. Includes Publication List, Membership Form, and other Details about KVGS.
KVGS County Records Death Index
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The Index covers the years 1877 through 1916 . If you would like the record for a death in this index, you can obtain one from the Kankakee County Clerk, or from the LDS FHC's. Unfortunately, many deaths were not recorded. If you do not find a record here, try probate records, church records, ...
Welcome to Madison County, IL
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When a judgment of dissolution of marriage (divorce) is entered it permanently settles all financial rights arising out of your marriage, including the right to property held in the name of your spouse. A judgment entered in a dissolution proceeding is final.
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
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Enter the groom's or bride's name in the format: last name comma space first name space middle initial (for example, Smith, John D). The first name and middle initial may be omitted to accomplish a surname search. Searches are not case sensitive: you may use any combination of upper and lower ...
Sangamon County > Departments > A-C > County Clerk > Vital Records > Death Records
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Requirements to order online: · To begin your order for a Death Record online, please click here. Do not continue if the death did not occur in Sangamon County. For Illinois deaths outside of Sangamon County, please contact the State Vital Records at (217) 782-6554 or click here to access ...
Cemeteries | St Clair County Genealogical Society
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... Join SCCGS to access this cemetery's books, indexes, and burial records, a Member benefit. About the Mt. Hope project: maps, history, timeline. Burials in ST. CLAIR MEMORIAL PARK Cemetery (Canteen-Stites Township) — a transcription from cemetery lot cards.
Proof of Death Index, 1870-1880, St. Clair County, Illinois K – M | St Clair County Genealogical Society
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3 May 1880 P. 28B; NO. 137B MURPHY, M. (Mrs.) (56y.) 25 Mar 1870 P. 3; NO. 11 MURPHY, Thomas (48y.) 1 Apr 1876 P. 299; NO. 1193 MURRAY, Alcy H. (81y. 3m. 2d.) 3 Apr 1878 P. 401; NO. 1598 MURRAY, John (50y.) 14 Aug 1877 P. 376; NO. 1500 MUSKOPF, John (32y. 2m. 9d.) 17 May 1871 P. 47; NO. 188 · St. Clair County Genealogical Society, PO Box 431, Belleville, IL 62222-0431.
Birth Records Index – Wilmette History Museum
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The birth certificates in the Museum’s collection document some, but not all, births in Wilmette and Gross Point between the years 1893 and 1926. Except for a few certificates from the 1920s, the majority of these documents are delayed birth registrations, filed between 1940 and 1946 by Dr.
Marriage Records - Illinois Department of Public Health
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You can mail the completed application ... cash) for the $5 fee made payable to the "Illinois Department of Public Health" to: Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 925 E ....
Illinois Statewide Death Index County List
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Browse this RootsWeb database alphabetically by surname for Menard County, Illinois death records from December 1877 thru April 1910.
Jo Daviess County
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An additional fee is charged by Official Online Records for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. Copies for genealogical purposes are not available for purchase online. To see if Jo Daviess County has the record related to a Marriage, Civil Union, or Death, please use the following link: https://iljodaviess.fidlar.com/ILJoDaviess/Apex.WebPortal/search
Rock Island County Court Records (www.judici.com)
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This page is operated by Judici.com, not a court. Links to this page do not constitute endorsement by any court of the content, policies, or services offered here · For questions or comments about this web site, please see our Contacts Page
Marion County, IL Welcome Page
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Welcome and thank you for joining us · For questions or comments about this web site, please see our Contacts Page
Dissolution/Family
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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining a record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases filed and heard in Will County. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including the collection and disbursement ...
Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.
Jersey County, IL Welcome Page
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Jersey County, IL · Home | Cases | Premium Services · My: Cases | Schedule | Filings | Account · Login · Welcome and thank you for joining us. For questions or comments about this web site, please see our Contacts Page. Terms of use | Privacy policy · Advertise on Judici.
Welcome to Jacksonville, IL
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Cemetery Department · Municipal Services · Community Development · Parks & Lakes · Emergency Management · Police Department · Fire Department · Public Library · Golf Course & Pro Shop · Utility Department · Residents · About Jacksonville · Utility Services ·
Pape Family Funeral Home : Danville , Illinois (IL)
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Kruger - Coan - Pape Funeral Home & Crematory 10 E. Williams Street Danville, Illinois 61832 217-442-4300 The Pape Genealogy Website - A large database started by Bob Pape III, and a site that has continued to be maintained and expanded by the owners of the Kruger-Coan-Pape Funeral Home & Crematory.
Ancestry
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Original data: Portrait and biographical album of Woodford County, Illinois : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of the state and of the presidents of the ...
Search - Wilmette Newspaper Index
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The Wilmette Public Library news site indexes obituaries, weddings, birth announcements, and articles from local newspapers about the Village of Wilmette and New Trier Township in Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A.
Illinois Statewide Death Index
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Enter the individual's name in the format: last name comma space first name space middle initial (for example, Smith, John D). The first name and middle initial may be omitted to accomplish a surname search. Searches are not case sensitive: you may use any combination of upper and lower case ...
Get to Know the Great American Eclipse - Fremont Library
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Attendees will receive a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses to keep, and are invited to bring them to our eclipse viewing party on Monday at Community Park, which we are co-hosting with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District.
Illinois Counties Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage License and More (Ca-Ch)
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Warren . Washington . Wayne . White . Whiteside . Will . Williamson . Winnebago . Woodford · This page tells how to obtain copies of vital records such as birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses and divorce decrees in Illinois Counties.
Illinois Counties
102 Illinois counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Illinois?▼
Illinois's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Illinois court cases?▼
Illinois's court system is headed by the Illinois Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (24 circuits). Many Illinois courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Illinois business entities?▼
The Illinois Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Illinois?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Illinois birth or death certificate?▼
Illinois vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Division of Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Illinois property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Illinois sex offender?▼
The Illinois sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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