Search Scott County, Illinois Public Records
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How to Search Scott 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 Scott County.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County.
Jail & Inmate Records
Scott County Jail — Inmate Lookup
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Scott 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 Scott County to search for property information and view interactive GIS maps.
Property - Mobile Homes
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Search Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County.
Scott County Recorder — Document Search
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Recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats. Scott County Recorder's office.
Vital Records
Birth Index 1860-1915
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Search the Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County Health Department service to search or browse for restaurant inspection scores.
Wedding Announcements
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Browse this Scott County Clerk's Office list of Wedding Announcements (with photographs)in Scott 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 Scott County between 1838 and 1940.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Scott County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Scott County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Scott 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 Scott County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Scott 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 Scott County records available online? ▼
Online access in Scott 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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