DuPage County

The with the circuit court serves Dupage County and is located at 505 N County Farm Rd in Wheaton. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for Dupage County, Illinois. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Illinois online court portal.

Dupage County Circuit Court is located in Wheaton, Illinois and is the court of general jurisdiction for the county. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile cases. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and adoptions.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the Sheriff's online inmate search system for current detainees, while historical booking photos may require a formal FOIA request.
• Processing times for FOIA requests typically range from 5 to 10 business days, though extensions may apply for voluminous requests.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Illinois allows for the release of detainees pending trial, and information on posting bail can be obtained through the jail's administration office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Circuit Clerk's office provides counter service during regular business hours for document filing, payment of fines and fees, and record retrieval.
• Online payment options are available for traffic citations and certain court fees.

• DuPage County offers a free online document search system through the Recorder's website, allowing the public to search by document type, grantor/grantee name, property address, or permanent index number (PIN).
• Images of recorded documents from approximately 1978 to present are available for free viewing and printing online.
• Documents recorded prior to 1978 may require an in-person visit or mail request.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.
• The GIS system at gis.dupageco.org integrates data from multiple county offices and provides aerial imagery, flood plain maps, and zoning information.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $19.00 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for each additional copy.
• Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests to the state office.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.illinois.gov/vitalrecords with expedited processing options available for additional fees; online orders typically process within 7-10 business days.
• The marriage license fee is $60.00 if taken in DuPage County, with a $30.00 reduction if couples complete premarital counseling.
• Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $5.00 per copy.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Illinois Secretary of State's business entity search is available free online at www.ilsos.gov/corporatellc, allowing searches by business name, registered agent, or file number.
• Business licenses for specific activities within DuPage County municipalities are issued at the local level; each of the 39 municipalities maintains its own business licensing requirements and processes.
• Building permits for commercial construction and renovation are processed through DuPage County Development Department for unincorporated areas, while incorporated municipalities issue their own building permits.
• DuPage County Economic Development and Planning Department provides resources for business development.