How to Search Adams County, Illinois Records (Start Here)
Adams County, Illinois — Circuit Clerk for court records. Illinois uses township assessors with a county Supervisor of Assessments coordinating. eFileIL for statewide e-filing.
- Circuit Clerk — criminal, civil, traffic, family.
- Property: Township assessors; County Supervisor coordinates. Recorder for documents.
- E-filing: eFileIL (efileil.tylertech.cloud) statewide.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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The Sheriff's office of Adams County provides this listing of active warrants, with information including name, gender, race, DOB, and charges in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
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
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Use this Adams County Sheriff's Office service to browse the inmate population roster.
Sheriff's Sale
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Browse by sale date and case number for properties that are to be offered at the Adams County Sheriff's Sale.
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
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Almshouse Register 1873-1898
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search the Illinois State Archives index of Adams County Almshouse Registers for the period 1873-1898.
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
Unclaimed Funds
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Download this list of Unclaimed Property provided by the Adams County, Illinois Circuit Clerk's Office or browse by owner name.
Adams County
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Visit this Adams County government page to find out more about agencies, budgets, calendars, officials, departments, business resources, maps, news, services, permits, etc.
Civil Papers Status
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View the list of papers received by the Adams County Sheriff's Department in the last sixty days.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
The Sheriff's office of Adams County provides this listing of active warrants, with information including name, gender, race, DOB, and charges in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Use this Adams County Sheriff's Office service to browse the inmate population roster.
Sheriff's Sale
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse by sale date and case number for properties that are to be offered at the Adams County Sheriff's Sale.
Property & Tax Records
Almshouse Register 1873-1898
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Illinois State Archives index of Adams County Almshouse Registers for the period 1873-1898.
Business, Voter & Other
Unclaimed Funds
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Download this list of Unclaimed Property provided by the Adams County, Illinois Circuit Clerk's Office or browse by owner name.
Adams County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Visit this Adams County government page to find out more about agencies, budgets, calendars, officials, departments, business resources, maps, news, services, permits, etc.
Civil Papers Status
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
View the list of papers received by the Adams County Sheriff's Department in the last sixty days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Adams County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Adams County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Adams 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 Adams County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Adams 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 Adams County records available online? ▼
Adams County has partial online coverage — 5 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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