Peoria County, IL Public Records

Peoria County public records include all written, audio, or video-related materials produced, utilized, and stored by local government agencies. They are accessible to all interested parties, provided no legal exemptions are involved. Vital records such as births, marriages, deaths, and divorces are only available to eligible requesters. That is, legal representatives, spouses, close relatives, and the person on the record. Births, deaths, and marriages may be obtained in person or via mail from the County Clerk’s office. Divorce records, though, can be sourced from the Peoria County Circuit clerk. Record fees depend on the type of record and whether it is certified. Property records are also available to all interested parties, provided there are no legal exemptions. These can be obtained from the County Clerk or the Tax Assessor’s office.