Search Edwards County, Illinois Public Records
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How to Search Edwards County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
This page lists 17 searchable databases for Edwards County.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Edwards County Circuit Clerk Court Access System. Traffic and criminal records available 1991 to present, civil cases 2008 to present.
Probate Case Index 1834-1934
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Search the Illinois State Archives database of Edwards County Probate Court Case Files Index for the period 1834-1934.
Registered Offenders
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Illinois State Police database of registered offenders in Edwards County.
Jail & Inmate Records
Edwards County Jail — Inmate Lookup
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Edwards County Detention Facility inmate information. Contact the Sheriff's office for current booking data.
Illinois DOC — Inmate Search
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Illinois Department of Corrections inmate locator. Search state prison inmates statewide.
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
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Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Edwards County to search for property information and view interactive GIS maps.
Property - Mobile Homes
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Search Edwards County Treasurer's Mobile Home Information database by parcel number, ID number, or mailing address.
Recorded Documents
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Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents with this Edwards County Clerk service. Search by name, file number, date range.
Illinois Property
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Find out if you have unclaimed property held by Edwards County.
Edwards County Recorder — Document Search
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Recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats. Edwards County Recorder's office.
Vital Records
Birth Index 1860-1915
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Search the Edwards County Clerk's Office birth index by name for the period 1860-1915.
Business, Voter & Other
Assumed Business Names
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Search for Assumed Business Names (ABN/FBN/DBA) in Edwards County by certificate number, business name, city, or business type.
Coroner Inquests
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Browse this list of McClean County Coroner's inquest results.
Restaurant Inspections
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Use this Edwards County Health Department service to search or browse for restaurant inspection scores.
Wedding Announcements
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Browse this Edwards County Clerk's Office list of Wedding Announcements (with photographs)in Edwards County.
Will Index 1838-1940
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Use Illinois Secretary of State service to search by name to determine if a Will was recorded in Edwards County between 1838 and 1940.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Edwards County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Edwards County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Edwards County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Edwards County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Edwards County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Edwards County records available online? ▼
Online access in Edwards County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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