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Stark County Circuit Clerk
Circuit court records for Stark County in the Tenth Judicial Circuit: criminal, civil, family, probate and traffic.
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Circuit court
Stark County circuit court case search (Judici)
The Circuit Clerk's online case index, searchable by name or case number.
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Property records
Stark County Clerk and Recorder
Deeds, mortgages and liens recorded with the Recorder, plus vital records, elections and county board records.
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Property records
Stark County Assessment Office
Assessed values, parcel data and exemptions from the Supervisor of Assessments.
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Property taxes
Stark County Treasurer
Property tax bills, payments and delinquent tax information.
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Sheriff's office
Stark County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement for Stark County and the county jail in Toulon.
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Vital records
Henry and Stark County Health Department birth and death records
Certified birth and death certificates for the two counties served by the joint health department.
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Elections
Stark County election news
Election notices, voter information and results from the County Clerk.
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Courthouse
Stark County Courthouse, Illinois Courts directory
Courthouse address, hours and judges listed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Stark County, Illinois
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- Stark County elected officials and staffCircuit clerk, county clerk and recorder, sheriff, treasurer and other offices.
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- Illinois State Police sex offender registryStatewide public registry searchable by name, city or county.
- Illinois Department of Corrections individual in custody searchState prison inmates and parolees by name or IDOC number.
- Illinois Department of Public Health vital recordsState office for birth, death, marriage and civil union records.
- Illinois online voter registrationRegister to vote or check a registration with the State Board of Elections.
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About public records in Stark County
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County profile
Stark County at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County seat
- Toulon
- Population
- 5,400
- Area
- 288 sq mi
- Founded
- 1839
- Cities and towns
- 6
Stark County offices and records
Courts. Stark County is part of the Tenth Judicial Circuit with Marshall, Peoria, Putnam and Tazewell counties. The circuit court at the courthouse in Toulon hears criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile and traffic cases, and its files are kept by the Stark County Circuit Clerk. The case index is online through the Judici system; copies and certified copies come from the Circuit Clerk for a per page fee.
Property records. Deeds, mortgages, liens and plats are recorded by the Stark County Clerk and Recorder in Toulon. Assessed values and parcel data come from the Stark County Assessment Office, and property tax bills and payments are handled by the Stark County Treasurer.
Sheriff and jail. The Stark County Sheriff's Office in Toulon polices the county, serves civil process and runs the county jail. Custody and booking information comes from the Sheriff. Toulon and Wyoming have small police departments for city cases.
Vital records. The Stark County Clerk keeps birth, death and marriage records for events in the county, and the Henry and Stark County Health Department issues certified birth and death certificates for both counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health issues them for the whole state. Marriage licenses come from the County Clerk, and divorce decrees are part of the circuit court files kept by the Circuit Clerk.
Elections and county offices. The Stark County Clerk is the election authority, registering voters and publishing results, with online registration through the Illinois State Board of Elections. County board agendas, departments and public records requests go through Stark County in Toulon.
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Stark County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Stark County, Illinois?
Custody and booking information for the Stark County jail comes from the Stark County Sheriff's Office in Toulon, which runs the jail. Contact the Sheriff for current custody status. Arrests made by the Toulon or Wyoming police are documented by those departments.
How do I get a criminal background check in Stark County, Illinois?
Statewide criminal history checks are run by the Illinois State Police, which offers name based and fingerprint based checks for a fee. For a specific Stark County case, use the Circuit Clerk case search on Judici, which covers the circuit court in Toulon.
How can I look up sex offenders in Stark County, Illinois?
Use the Illinois State Police sex offender registry, which covers every county and can be searched by name, city or county. The Sheriff registers offenders living in the county and reports them to that registry.
How do I register to vote in Stark County, Illinois?
Register through the Stark County Clerk in Toulon, online at the Illinois State Board of Elections site with an Illinois driver license or ID card, or by mail. Regular registration closes 28 days before an election, and grace period registration with voting continues at the Clerk through election day.
How do I look up property records in Stark County, Illinois?
Recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages and liens are kept by the Stark County Clerk and Recorder in Toulon. Assessed values and parcel data come from the Stark County Assessment Office, and tax bills and payments from the Treasurer.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Stark County, Illinois?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Stark County are issued by the Henry and Stark County Health Department and by the Stark County Clerk, with valid photo identification. The Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records issues certificates for births and deaths anywhere in Illinois. Birth certificates are restricted to the person named, parents and others allowed by law.
Where do I find court records in Stark County, Illinois?
Court records for Stark County are kept by the Stark County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Toulon. The case index can be searched online through Judici, and copies of filings are ordered from the Circuit Clerk for a per page fee. Juvenile and some family matters are confidential under Illinois law.
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Cities, towns and neighboring counties
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