How to Search Brown 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.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide Illinois sex offender registry.
isp.illinois.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Almshouse Register 1882-1963
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Illinois State Archives index of Brown County Almshouse Registers for the period 1882-1963.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Almshouse Register 1882-1963
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Illinois State Archives index of Brown County Almshouse Registers for the period 1882-1963.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Brown County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Brown County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Brown 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 Brown County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Brown 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 Brown County records available online? ▼
Online access in Brown 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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