How to Search DeWitt County, Illinois Records (Start Here)
DeWitt 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
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
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
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder recorded documents, births, deaths, marriages, land records, liens, plats, and UCCs.
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
Coroner Inquest Records 1924-1977
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Search the Illinois State Archives database of DeWitt County Coroner Inquest Record Index for the period 1924-1977.
DeWitt County
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Find county government information from DeWitt County. Includes contacts, services, elected officials, departments, calendars, public hearings, and much more.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder recorded documents, births, deaths, marriages, land records, liens, plats, and UCCs.
Business, Voter & Other
Coroner Inquest Records 1924-1977
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search the Illinois State Archives database of DeWitt County Coroner Inquest Record Index for the period 1924-1977.
DeWitt County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Find county government information from DeWitt County. Includes contacts, services, elected officials, departments, calendars, public hearings, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in DeWitt County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in DeWitt County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in DeWitt 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 DeWitt County? ▼
Marriage licenses in DeWitt 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 DeWitt County records available online? ▼
DeWitt County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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