OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For court records, start with re:SearchIL, which aggregates most counties' case information.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through re:SearchIL statewide
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Illinois State Police
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Illinois

Illinois's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Illinois maintains court records through the re:SearchIL platform, which covers most Illinois counties. Illinois State Police holds statewide criminal history through its Bureau of Identification. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Circuit Court filings — are held at the county level.

Illinois has 102 counties. Each has its own Circuit Clerk, sheriff, county clerk, recorder of deeds, and assessor maintaining separate records. The 25 judicial circuits cover all 102 counties: seven circuits are single-county (the largest metro areas), and 18 are multi-county circuits covering the rest of the state. re:SearchIL's statewide coverage makes Illinois more searchable than many states without unified systems, though a few counties maintain independent portals.

Counties in Illinois

Illinois has 102 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. While re:SearchIL provides strong statewide coverage, a few counties maintain separate portals. Older records and specialized filings may require a Circuit Clerk's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026