How to Search Peoria County Records (Start Here)
Searching Peoria County records starts with identifying which of 5 offices has what you need.
- The Circuit Clerk handles all court records — criminal, civil, and family.
- Who owns what: that's at the County Assessor.
- Go to the County Clerk for marriage license records.
- Arrest records and jail information are at the Sheriff.
Be aware: Cook County uses completely different systems from the rest of Illinois.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Felony Indictments
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Peoria County State's Attorney's Office list of Grand Jury felony criminal indictments.
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.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates & Jail Bonds
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Jail records and jail bonds in Peoria County.
Property & Tax Records
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.
Property Tax
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Search the Peoria County Assessor records for property tax information by address or property ID.
Business, Voter & Other
Bar Association
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Browse the alphabetical membership directory of the Peoria County Bar Association to view member information including name, address, phone, fax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Peoria County records? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court and criminal filings. That's where case records are in Peoria County. If one search fails, the record is likely held by a different office entirely.
Where do I search for Peoria County public records? ▼
No single search covers Peoria County. Start with the Circuit Clerk for any type of court case. Property ownership and tax assessments are maintained by the County Assessor. For marriage, your starting point is the County Clerk.
Why does my Peoria County search return no results? ▼
Most likely wrong database. Peoria County has multiple offices and none of them share data.
Is there a single database for all Peoria County records? ▼
No. There is no central search for Peoria County. Records are split across multiple departments.
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