How to Search St. Clair County, Illinois Records (Start Here)
St. Clair County, Illinois — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Chancery Court Case Index 1815-1870
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Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County Chancery Court Case Files Index (wills, divorce, foreclosures, partitions of real estate, etc.) for the period 1815-1870.
Court Records
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St. Clair County Circuit Clerk civil, criminal, and traffic court records.
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
Recorded Documents
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St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds land records (recorded documents), searchable by name, date, or type. Includes (affidavits, agreements, deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats, UCCs, notices, easements, land contracts, and more.
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
Pauper Meals 1874-1879
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Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County County Farm Board Records (meals to paupers) between 1874 and 1879.
St. Clair County
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St. Clair County, Illinois official home page, government directory, cities and villages, county code, county Board, elected officials, committees, public transportation, special needs registry, tax sale information, emergency services, meeting schedules & min
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Chancery Court Case Index 1815-1870
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County Chancery Court Case Files Index (wills, divorce, foreclosures, partitions of real estate, etc.) for the period 1815-1870.
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk civil, criminal, and traffic court records.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds land records (recorded documents), searchable by name, date, or type. Includes (affidavits, agreements, deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats, UCCs, notices, easements, land contracts, and more.
Business, Voter & Other
Pauper Meals 1874-1879
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Illinois State Archives database of St. Clair County County Farm Board Records (meals to paupers) between 1874 and 1879.
St. Clair County
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St. Clair County, Illinois official home page, government directory, cities and villages, county code, county Board, elected officials, committees, public transportation, special needs registry, tax sale information, emergency services, meeting schedules & min
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in St. Clair County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in St. Clair County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in St. Clair 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. In St. Clair County
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in St. Clair County? ▼
Marriage licenses in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County records available online? ▼
Yes — St. Clair County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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