How to Search Fulton County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Circuit Clerk.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- County Assessor (Township Assessor in some counties).
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Index 1825-1876
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Official Free
Search Illinois State Archives database of Fulton County Circuit Court Case Files for the period 1825-1876.
PACER Federal Courts
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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
Official Free
Fulton County Recorder recorded documents and land records such as deeds and mortgages. Requires registration, fees.
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
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Fulton County Home Page
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Official Free
Fulton County, Illinois official government website.
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USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Index 1825-1876
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search Illinois State Archives database of Fulton County Circuit Court Case Files for the period 1825-1876.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Fulton County Recorder recorded documents and land records such as deeds and mortgages. Requires registration, fees.
Business, Voter & Other
Fulton County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Fulton County, Illinois official government website.
Visit →
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Fulton County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Fulton County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Fulton 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 Fulton County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Fulton 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 Fulton County records available online? ▼
Online access in Fulton County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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