How to Search St. Clair County, Illinois Records (Start Here)
St. Clair County, Illinois — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Chancery Court Case Index 1815-1870
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Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County Chancery Court Case Files Index (wills, divorce, foreclosures, partitions of real estate, etc.
Circuit Court Case Files 1819 - 1840
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St. Clair County Circuit Court Case Files filed between 1819 and 1840.
Court Records
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St. Clair County Circuit Clerk civil, criminal, and traffic court records.
Property & Tax Records
Death Records 1870-1880
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St. Clair County, Illinois Genealogical Society proofs of death and death certificates by name. Covers 1870 through 1880.
Recorded Documents
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St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds land records (recorded documents), searchable by name, date, or type. Includes (affidavits, agreements, deeds.
Vital Records
Obituaries & Death Notices
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St. Clair County obituaries and death notices published in the Freeburg Tribune between 1999 and 2009.
Business, Voter & Other
Cemeteries
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St. Clair County Genealogical Society (SCCGS) cemeteries, listed by surname.
Pauper Meals 1874-1879
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Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County County Farm Board Records (meals to paupers) between 1874 and 1879.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in St. Clair County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in St. Clair County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in St. Clair 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. In St. Clair County
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in St. Clair County? ▼
Marriage licenses in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County records available online? ▼
Yes — St. Clair County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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