How to Search Marion County Records (Start Here)
Marion County splits its records across 4 different departments.
- All court filings go through the Circuit Clerk.
- For property ownership and values, check the County Assessor.
- For marriage records, contact the County Clerk.
Important: Cook County uses completely different systems from the rest of Illinois.
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Court & Criminal
Marion County Circuit Court Clerk
Official website of the Marion County, Illinois Circuit Court Clerk.
marioncountycircuitclerk.org
BZ
Business & Other
Health Department
Marion County Health Department website.
marioncountyhealthdept.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Marion County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Marion County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Marion 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 Marion County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Marion 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 Marion County records available online? ▼
Online access in Marion 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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