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St. Clair County, Illinois public records

In St. Clair County, deeds are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds; property values come from the Assessor; court files are kept by the Circuit Clerk.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Birth certificates
  7. Death certificates
  8. Voter records
  9. Historical records
  10. Good to know about St. Clair County records
  11. Office addresses, phones and hours
  12. Records that are not online: public records requests
  13. Questions people ask
  14. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  15. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsRecorder of Deeds5Search deeds23Free search$2.00 per page; full plats $5.00 per page; 30x36 plats $10.00 first page, $5.00 each additional; UCC and state/federal tax lien copies $1.00 per page4
Property values and ownersAssessor6Property search7—
Property tax billsTreasurer5Tax bill search7—
Court casesCircuit Clerk5Circuit Court8Copy fee chart: 1 copy $2.00, 2 copies $2.50, 3 copies $3.009
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk10—Certified copy fee: $15.00 first certified copy; $8.00 each additional10
Divorce recordsStatewide: Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the dissolution was granted11——
Birth certificatesCounty Clerk, births from 187410—Certified copy fee: $15.00 first; $8.00 each additional10
Death certificatesCounty Clerk, deaths from 187810—Certified copy fee: $20.00 first; $12.00 each additional10
Probate and willsStatewide: Clerk of the Circuit Court (probate division/cases) in the county12——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Sole proprietorships, general partnerships and professional service corporations register assumed names with the county clerk13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in St. Clair County are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds.5

Cost
Free2
Who runs it
Fidlar Technologies (AVA, Tapestry Eon, Laredo Anywhere)2
Years online
Most documents recorded January 1986 forward (copies online)4
Copy fee
$2.00 per page; full plats $5.00 per page; 30x36 plats $10.00 first page, $5.00 each additional; UCC and state/federal tax lien copies $1.00 per page4
Certified copy fee
Original recording fee minus surcharge ($10) when applicable; DD-214 free4
Recording fee
Deeds: $55.00 with RHSP fee, $36.00 without (plus transfer tax when applicable)14
How to order
Under 10 non-certified copies by email or phone; certified copies or 10+ documents by mail with a check; must include document number or book and page4

How deeds work in Illinois

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor sets property values6; the Treasurer bills and collects the tax5.

Appealing a value
St. Clair County Board of Review, 618-277-6600 ext. 2489, 2491, 2493 or 2476; [email protected]16
Tax due dates
2025 bills payable in 2026: 1st installment July 1, 2nd September 17

How property tax works in Illinois

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court (St. Clair County)Civil and criminalCircuit Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court)clericusmagnus.com/profoundui/start8
Fees
Copy fee chart: 1 copy $2.00, 2 copies $2.50, 3 copies $3.009

Criminal records and background checks

Who holds it
Circuit Clerk8

How Illinois courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by: County Clerk10

Marriage license fee
$45.0010
Certified copy fee
$15.00 first certified copy; $8.00 each additional10
Years held
1763 to present10
How to order
Write or walk in; VitalChek is the only approved online service, with an added vendor fee10

Illinois marriage records, statewide

Birth certificates

County Clerk, births from 187410

Certified copy fee
$15.00 first; $8.00 each additional10
Who may order
Individuals born in the county, their parents or legal representative; requester over 1810

Ordering an Illinois birth certificate

Death certificates

County Clerk, deaths from 187810

Certified copy fee
$20.00 first; $12.00 each additional10
Who may order
Legal representative or family member10

Ordering an Illinois death certificate

Voter records

Kept by: County Clerk, Elections19

Historical records

Earliest
Marriage records from 176310
Recorder archive
Recorder of Deeds Archive Access open daily to the public4

Good to know about St. Clair County records

  • County Assessor has primary assessment responsibility, as only Cook and St. Clair do in Illinois20
  • VitalChek is the only authorized internet vendor for county vital records10
  • Military discharge documents (DD-214) recorded by the county are not subject to public inspection; certified copy free4
  • About 150,000 parcels in the county16
  • Recorder links a recording notification service and keeps a Frauds & Scams page14

Office addresses, phones and hours

Recorder of Deeds

Address
#10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220 (overnight mail: 5th Floor)14
Mail
PO Box 543, Belleville, IL 622224
Phone
(618) 825-2481 / 248214
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm; items received after 3:00pm are recorded the next business day14

Assessor

Address
#10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 622206
Phone
(618) 825-2704; fax (618) 825-27576
Hours
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm6

Treasurer

Address
#10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 622207
Hours
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm7

County Clerk

Address
10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 6222019
Hours
8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday19

Circuit Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Address
#10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 622208
Mail
P.O. Box 691, Belleville, IL 62222 (payments)8
Phone
(618) 825-2334 (case/eFiling help); Illinois Courts directory lists 618/277-68328
Hours
M-F 8:00am-4:30pm; 1st floor criminal cashier M-F 8:15am-4:00pm8

County Clerk - Vital Records

Address
10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 6222019
Hours
Marriage license applications 9:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday10

GIS Department / Mapping & Platting

Address
#10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 6222015
Phone
(618) 825-2525 (Mapping & Platting)21
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm (Mapping & Platting)21

County Clerk - Elections

Address
10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 6222019
Hours
8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday19

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Each department has its own FOIA information document; Public Building Commission is separate22
Courts note
Judicial branch is not subject to FOIA23

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in St. Clair County?

The Recorder of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: Under 10 non-certified copies by email or phone; certified copies or 10+ documents by mail with a check; must include document number or book and page. Plain copies: $2.00 per page; full plats $5.00 per page; 30x36 plats $10.00 first page, $5.00 each additional; UCC and state/federal tax lien copies $1.00 per page. Certified copies: Original recording fee minus surcharge ($10) when applicable; DD-214 free.54

Can I search St. Clair County land records online for free?

Yes. The official search: ilstclair.fidlar.com/ILStClair/AvaWeb2

How much does a marriage license cost in St. Clair County?

The marriage license fee is $45.00.10

How do I look up who owns a property in St. Clair County?

Use the property search of the Assessor: stclairil.devnetwedge.com7

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any St. Clair County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Il-sc-rodremoteSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  3. St. Clair County Illinois > Departments > Recorder of Deeds > Remote AccessSt. Clair County, ILchecked November 8, 2026
  4. Il-sc-rodcopySt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  5. Il-sc-homeSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  6. AssessorSt. Clair County, ILchecked November 4, 2026
  7. Il-sc-treasSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  8. Il-sc-cclerkSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  9. Il-sc-ccfeeSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  10. Il-sc-vitalSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  11. Dissolution of Marriage RecordsIllinois Department of Public Healthchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Recording FAQsCook County Clerk's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  13. Assumed Business Name RegistrationCook County Clerk's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  14. Il-sc-rodSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  15. Il-sc-gisSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  16. Il-sc-borSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  17. Circuit Clerk Copy RequestsSt. Clair County Circuit Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  18. Court DocketsSt. Clair County Circuit Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  19. Il-sc-coclerkSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  20. Il-idor-ptax1004Illinois Department of Revenuechecked November 4, 2026
  21. Il-sc-mappingSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  22. Il-sc-foiaSt. Clair County, Illinoischecked November 4, 2026
  23. Il-ag-foia-faqIllinois Attorney Generalchecked November 4, 2026
  24. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026