How to Search DeKalb County Records (Start Here)
DeKalb County has 7 official record databases spread across 5 offices.
- The Circuit Clerk is where court records live in Illinois.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the County Assessor.
- Marriage records: contact the County Clerk directly.
- Current inmates and recent arrests: contact the Sheriff directly.
Worth knowing: Cook County uses completely different systems from the rest of Illinois.
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Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk traffic and criminal case records.
Court Records | Civil
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk civil court records.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
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Browse this list of properties available for Sheriff sale in DeKalb County.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Illinois sex offender registry.
isp.illinois.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Use this Information Management Office of DeKalb County to search for property information by owner, street, parcel or address (click on GISWeb and follow instructions) and view interactive GIS Maps. Requires the use of Internet Explorer.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
DeKalb County
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Your DeKalb County resource for government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Crime of the Week
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Browse this Crime Stoppers listing of the Crime of the Week in DeKalb County and view details of suspect information and criminal activity. Each Crime of the Week for the current month is listed on this site.
Civil Process Status
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Use this site from the DeKalb County, Illinois Sheriff's office to search the civil process status.
Illinois Corp/LLC Search
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Statewide Illinois business entity search.
ilsos.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Criminal
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk traffic and criminal case records.
Court Records | Civil
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk civil court records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this list of properties available for Sheriff sale in DeKalb County.
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this Information Management Office of DeKalb County to search for property information by owner, street, parcel or address (click on GISWeb and follow instructions) and view interactive GIS Maps. Requires the use of Internet Explorer.
Business, Voter & Other
DeKalb County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Your DeKalb County resource for government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Crime of the Week
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse this Crime Stoppers listing of the Crime of the Week in DeKalb County and view details of suspect information and criminal activity. Each Crime of the Week for the current month is listed on this site.
Civil Process Status
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Use this site from the DeKalb County, Illinois Sheriff's office to search the civil process status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in DeKalb County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in DeKalb County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County? ▼
Marriage licenses in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County records available online? ▼
DeKalb County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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