How to Search Coles County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Coles County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Start with the database that matches your record type.
Jail & Inmate Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Browse the Coles County Sheriff's office top ten most wanted list.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Recorder database of deeds, easements, agreements, lis pendens, affidavits, mortgages, UCCs, restrictions, plats, notices, survey maps, judgments.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
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Illinois State Police sex offender information. Covers all Illinois counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Coles County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Coles County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Coles 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 Coles County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Coles 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 Coles County records available online? ▼
Online access in Coles County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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