How to Search Jo Daviess 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.
Jo Daviess County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
Property & Tax Records
Almshouse Register 1846-1938
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Search the Illinois State Archives index of Jo Daviess County Almshouse Registers for the period 1846-1938.
Recorded Documents
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Clerk & Recorder lis pendens, deeds, easements, affidavits, judgments, plats, restrictions, UCCs, agreements, mortgages, survey maps, notices.
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 Jo Daviess County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Jo Daviess County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County records available online? ▼
Online access in Jo Daviess 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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