How to Search Brown County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
PR
Property & Tax
Official .gov
Almshouse Register 1882-1963
Search the Illinois State Archives index of Brown County Almshouse Registers for the period 1882-1963.
ilsos.gov
BZ
Business & Other
Brown County, IL | Mt. Sterling, IL
Public records resource for Brown County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
browncoil.org
BZ
Business & Other
Official .gov
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
Public records resource for Brown County. Source: wiki_externallinks.
idoc.illinois.gov
Select a database below to begin your search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Brown County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Brown County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Brown County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Brown County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Brown County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / IDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Brown County records available online? ▼
Online access in Brown County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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