How to Search Madison 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.
Some records are available online. Others may require contacting the office directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Probate 1813-1903
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Madison County probate case files by name of estate covering 1813 through 1903.
Court | Records
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Madison County Circuit Court records by name or case number.
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PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
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
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Madison County GIS property search by map, address, business name, or street.
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
Voters
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Madison County Clerk's Office voter registration search for status, precinct, polling place, district, and elected officials.
Agendas & Minutes
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Madison County Board and Committee meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Madison County
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Madison County official site, where you may review government contacts, departments, agencies, business resources, social services, and more.
Madison County Government
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Madison County, Illinois government portal.
co.madison.il.us
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Probate 1813-1903
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Madison County probate case files by name of estate covering 1813 through 1903.
Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Madison County Circuit Court records by name or case number.
Visit →
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Madison County GIS property search by map, address, business name, or street.
Business, Voter & Other
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Madison County Clerk's Office voter registration search for status, precinct, polling place, district, and elected officials.
Agendas & Minutes
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Madison County Board and Committee meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Madison County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Madison County official site, where you may review government contacts, departments, agencies, business resources, social services, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Madison County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Madison County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Madison 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 Madison County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Madison 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 Madison County records available online? ▼
Madison County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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