How to Search Mercer 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.
Some records are available online. Others may require contacting the office directly.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Criminal & Court Records
Sex Offenders
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Mercer County Sheriff Office registered offender search.
Property & Tax Records
Almshouse Register 1859-1948
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Search the Illinois State Archives index of Mercer County Almshouse Registers for the period 1859-1948.
Vital Records
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Information from the Clerk and Recorder on how to order vital records in Mercer County.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Mercer County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Mercer County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Mercer 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 Mercer County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Mercer 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 Mercer County records available online? ▼
Mercer County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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