How to Search Bureau 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.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Statewide Illinois sex offender registry.
isp.illinois.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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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
Illinois Corp/LLC Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Statewide Illinois business entity search.
ilsos.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Who handles property records in Bureau 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 Bureau County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Bureau 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 Bureau County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bureau 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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