How to Search McHenry County, Illinois Records (Start Here)
McHenry County, Illinois — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil & Criminal
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McHenry County Circuit Court records. Includes civil, criminal, small claims, family law, and traffic filings.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name and charges.
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
Recorded Documents
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Recorder's Office land records, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements, lis pendens, plats, notices, UCCs, judgments, survey maps, affidavits, agreements, and restrictions. Three options are available. One is free, the others are pay services.
Property Assessment
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McHenry County Assessor property assessment records.
GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from McHenry County, Illinois to view interactive 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
Foreclosures
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Click on Foreclosure List to browse this McHenry County list of foreclosure sales. Information is provide in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
McHenry County
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McHenry County government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Police Press Releases
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Provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. Browse this listing of press releases from the last month and view details of criminal activity & arrest information.
Illinois Corp/LLC Search
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Statewide Illinois business entity search.
ilsos.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Civil & Criminal
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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McHenry County Circuit Court records. Includes civil, criminal, small claims, family law, and traffic filings.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name and charges.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Recorder's Office land records, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements, lis pendens, plats, notices, UCCs, judgments, survey maps, affidavits, agreements, and restrictions. Three options are available. One is free, the others are pay services.
Property Assessment
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
McHenry County Assessor property assessment records.
GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this Geographic Information System from McHenry County, Illinois to view interactive maps.
Business, Voter & Other
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Click on Foreclosure List to browse this McHenry County list of foreclosure sales. Information is provide in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
McHenry County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
McHenry County government information, contacts, departments, schedules, events, business services, social services, and more.
Police Press Releases
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Provided by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. Browse this listing of press releases from the last month and view details of criminal activity & arrest information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in McHenry County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in McHenry County. Start at the Circuit Clerk's office for case lookups — Illinois has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in McHenry 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 McHenry County? ▼
Marriage licenses in McHenry 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 McHenry County records available online? ▼
Yes — McHenry County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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