Illinois Public Records

Search Illinois state public records for information on real estate Information on real estate is always available to the public. If you're looking for specific data on a particular property, such as zoning information, assessments or building requirements, you can find those on government sites, such as county offices. Additionally, you can research title and deed information, find out who owns a property and get tax information.

I recommend:  Real Marketing is an online resource that provides links to Illinois county assessor's offices, county recorder's offices, and county treasurer's offices. You can find comprehensive property information by visiting these online government resources.

Consider checking Illinois court records before you hire an employee As a business owner, it's smart to run background checks on potential employees, especially if you're hiring childcare providers and teachers. Background checks can range from verifying a person's Social Security number, to a detailed account of the person's history and acquaintances. Before doing a background or Illinois criminal search, you must get permission from the individual.

I recommend:  The Illinois State Police can help you obtain Illinois criminal records. Additionally, public access to court records is available at the Illinois Association of Court Clerks.

Track down anyone with an Illinois vital records search With the assistance of the Internet and the right data, you can track down any individual, living or deceased. If you already know the person's Social Security number, date of birth, or last known address, you can use these to research vital records. Less information than that makes your search a little more difficult, but still possible.

I recommend:  You can find records of marriage, divorce, birth and death at the Illinois Department of Public Health. Public People Finder can help you track someone down using a variety of information, but they do require a fee.