How to Search Peoria County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Peoria County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Probate Case Index 1825-1887
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Search the Illinois State Archives database of Peoria County Probate Court Case Files Index for the period 1825-1887.
Warrants
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Search the Peoria County Sheriff's Office database for wanted fugitives / active warrants by name or case number.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates & Jail Bonds
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Jail records and jail bonds in Peoria 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 Tax
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Search the Peoria County Assessor records for property tax information by address or property ID.
Property & GIS Maps
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Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Peoria County to search for property information and view interactive GIS maps.
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
Peoria County
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Your Peoria County resource for government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Felony Indictments
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Peoria County State's Attorney's Office list of Grand Jury felony criminal indictments.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Probate Case Index 1825-1887
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search the Illinois State Archives database of Peoria County Probate Court Case Files Index for the period 1825-1887.
Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search the Peoria County Sheriff's Office database for wanted fugitives / active warrants by name or case number.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates & Jail Bonds
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Jail records and jail bonds in Peoria County.
Property & Tax Records
Property Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Peoria County Assessor records for property tax information by address or property ID.
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Peoria County to search for property information and view interactive GIS maps.
Business, Voter & Other
Peoria County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Your Peoria County resource for government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Felony Indictments
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Peoria County State's Attorney's Office list of Grand Jury felony criminal indictments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Peoria County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Peoria County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Peoria 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 Peoria County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Peoria 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 Peoria County records available online? ▼
Peoria County has partial online coverage — 7 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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