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● 324 Verified Illinois (IL) Filings Indexed (1988–2026)
πŸ›οΈ 324 INDEXED FILINGS β€’ ILLINOIS (IL) Jurisdiction: 17-000 Index Span: 1988–2026 β€’ Verified 10/23/2026

Illinois Court & Criminal Directory (1988–2026)

Search 324 verified court & criminal recorded in Illinois (IL) (1988–2026) under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). Includes local clerk office hours, statutory certified copy fees ($2.00 first page + $0.50 add'l pages + $6.00 Clerk of the Circuit Court certification seal), and instant 3-section PDF report retrieval.

All Illinois (IL) Categories (324) Marriage Records (9,430) Court & Criminal (324) Property Deeds (86,233) Liens & Unclaimed Assets (83) People Lookup (256,603)
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County recording offices and state vital depositories often charge non-refundable search fees when records cannot be located due to incomplete information. Pre-searching our digital index allows you to verify the MM/DD/YYYY recording date, document identifier, and recording jurisdiction in advance, helping you avoid misfiled applications and clerk turnaround delays.

Indexed Court & Criminal in Illinois (IL) (Filtered: "Blackmer")

324 verified filings in this index (1988–2026) β€’ All dates in US MM/DD/YYYY format

3-Section PDF Report ($1.99) β€’ or 30-Day Unlimited Pass $9.99
Primary Registrant / Subject Filing Year & Included Fields Category Co-Registrant / Associated Details (Teaser) Filing Year Locality Certificate / Docket # Record Abstract
Roger L Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2012 β€’ 14 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
Court & Criminal
Case: Roger L. Blackmer and Nancy E. Blackmer β€’ Filed: 1β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 12/06/2012
2012 Cook County (Chicago) (IL) CRT-2012-12-4β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Kathy L Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2011 β€’ 15 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
Court & Criminal
Case: Kathy L. Blackmer β€’ Filed: 02/28/2011 β€’ Filing Date: 02/28/2011
2011 Cook County (Chicago) (IL) CRT-2011-11-8β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Greg Allen Blackmer And Donna Lou Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2018 β€’ 8 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
Court & Criminal
Case: Greg Allen Blackmer and Donna Lou Blackmer β€’ Partiβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 11/02/2018
2018 Sangamon County (Springfield) (IL) CRT-2018-18-8β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Allison Beck Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2026
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Denver, CO 80209 β€’ Classification: Registered β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 04/07/2026
2026 Denver (IL) IL-PPL-05129β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Michelle A Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2026
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Erie, IL 61250 β€’ Classification: Registered Prβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 03/03/2026
2026 Erie, IL (Whiteside County) (IL) IL-PPL-04123β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Michelle A Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2026
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Erie, IL 61250 β€’ Classification: Full Practiceβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 03/03/2026
2026 Erie, IL (Whiteside County) (IL) IL-PPL-27700β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Ronald Bruce Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2025 β€’ 1 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Deerfield, IL β€’ Classification: Licensed Archiβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 01/15/2025
2025 Deerfield, IL (Lake County) (IL) IL-PPL-IL-5β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Nancy E Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2025 β€’ 1 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Wauconda, IL 60084 β€’ Classification: Licensed β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 10/21/2025
2025 Wauconda, IL (Lake County) (IL) IL-PPL-16400β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Ronald Bruce Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2025 β€’ 1 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Deerfield, IL β€’ Classification: Licensed Archiβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 01/15/2025
2025 Deerfield, IL (Lake County) (IL) IL-PPL-IL-71β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Michelle A Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2025 β€’ 1 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Erie, IL β€’ Effective Date: 03/13/2018 β€’ Filing Date: 03/13/2018
2025 Erie (IL) IL-PPL-20901β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Jennifer A Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2022 β€’ 4 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Shepherd, MI 48883 β€’ Classification: Registereβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 09/22/2022
2022 Shepherd (IL) IL-PPL-04153β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Kathy L Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2021 β€’ 5 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Loves Park, IL 61111 β€’ Classification: Licenseβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 03/18/2021
2021 Loves Park, IL (Winnebago County) (IL) IL-PPL-17800β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Michael Jerry Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2019 β€’ 7 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Chicago, IL 60637 β€’ Classification: Temporary β€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 08/01/2019
2019 Chicago, IL (Cook County) (IL) IL-PPL-12507β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Allison Beck Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2008 β€’ 18 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Denver, CO 80209 β€’ Classification: Pharmacy Teβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 01/10/2008
2008 Denver (IL) IL-PPL-04915β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Lukas D Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2006 β€’ 20 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Belvidere, IL 61008 β€’ Classification: Permanenβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 11/27/2006
2006 Belvidere, IL (Boone County) (IL) IL-PPL-12929β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Yolanda F Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 2001 β€’ 25 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Milwaukee, WI 53205 β€’ Classification: Athleticβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 03/01/2001
2001 Milwaukee, WI (Wisconsin County) (IL) IL-PPL-002163393-β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Susan A Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 1993 β€’ 33 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 β€’ Classification: Liβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 02/24/1993
1993 Rolling Meadows, IL (Cook County) (IL) IL-PPL-47509β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Billy J Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 1992 β€’ 34 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Belleville, IL 62226 β€’ Classification: Firearmβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 06/22/1992
1992 Belleville, IL (Saint Clair County) (IL) IL-PPL-22903β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Billy J Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 1991 β€’ 35 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Mascoutah, IL 62258 β€’ Classification: Permanenβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 05/03/1991
1991 Mascoutah, IL (Saint Clair County) (IL) IL-PPL-12912β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
Billy J Blackmer
πŸ“… Filed 1991 β€’ 35 yrs ago
βœ“ Filing year β€’ βœ“ Exact filing date β€’ βœ“ File #
People Lookup
Locality: Mascoutah, IL 62258 β€’ Classification: Originalβ€’β€’β€’β€’ β€’ Filing Date: 03/13/1991
1991 Mascoutah, IL (Saint Clair County) (IL) IL-PPL-23007β€’β€’β€’β€’ πŸ“„ Sample report
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Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1988–2026)

Distribution of locally archived records in Illinois (IL) by registration period:

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) 313 Filings (97%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) 11 Filings (4%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) 0 Filings (0%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) 0 Filings (0%)
Browse Illinois (IL) Public Records by Surname Initial (A–Z): Complete Alphabetical Index
Official Clerical & Statutory Guide

How to Obtain & Verify Records in Illinois (IL)

Statutory Reference: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
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Visit the local clerk recording counter in person during government business hours. Best when physical raised-seal security paper is required.

  • Location: Cook County Clerk β€” Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)
  • Wait Times: Counter queues vary by county branch
  • Required: Government REAL ID, US Passport, or State ID
  • Statutory Fee: $2.00 first page + $0.50 add'l pages + $6.00 Clerk of the Circuit Court certification seal
⚠️ Travel, parking, security checkpoints & time off work required.
πŸ“¬ 3. Certified Mail Application

Submit a formal written application by mail. Requires cashier's check, self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE), and identity proof.

  • Processing Time: 2 to 4 weeks average
  • Payment: Cashier's check or money order only (no cash)
  • Notary Requirement: Often required for out-of-state mail
  • Rejection Risk: High if exact document # is omitted
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Public Access Rights & Statutory Guidelines in Illinois (IL)

In Illinois (IL), public record disclosures are governed by Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) and Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Public indexes and archival registries dating back to 01/01/1871 are maintained for historical and legal verification. People Lookup represent the most common filing classification, totaling 256,603 indexed entries. The largest volume of preserved registrations dates to the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (97% of local holdings). Frequently appearing family names in this local index include Leato, Schoenleber, Hammock, Kautz. While certified physical certificates with state seals are issued exclusively by government recording custodians for legal identity purposes, digital indexing abstracts are accessible to researchers, genealogists, and citizens conducting due diligence.

Why You Should Retrieve Your Filing Reference Before Contacting the Clerk

Both county recording offices and state vital depositories handle thousands of requests each month. When applications arrive with approximate dates, common surnames, or missing instrument numbers, processing staff must perform manual book searches. Most jurisdictions charge mandatory search fees regardless of whether the document is located. Utilizing RecordsRegister.com as a preliminary verification tool provides you with the exact MM/DD/YYYY filing date, certificate identifier, and volume reference, helping you avoid misfiled applications or avoidable delays.

Illinois Recording Offices, Hours & Fees

Civic Directory
Cook County Clerk β€” Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division
πŸ“ 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
πŸ•’ Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
πŸ’΅ Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy β€’ $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed Copy
Maintains real estate warranty deeds, parcel PIN title transfers, and county vital marriage indexes (1871–Present).
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County / Illinois Judicial Circuit
πŸ“ 50 W. Washington Street (Daley Center), Room 1001, Chicago, IL 60602
πŸ•’ Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
πŸ’΅ Certified Copy Fee: $2.00 1st pg + $6.00 Circuit Court Certification Seal
Maintains civil, domestic relations, chancery, probate, and county circuit court dockets.
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) / State Archives
πŸ“ 320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
πŸ•’ Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT
πŸ’΅ Certified Copy Fee: $20.00 Official Licensure Certification β€’ Genealogical Index Copies Available
Central state registry for verified professional licensing rolls and statewide archival marriage indexes.
Statutory Authority: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) βœ“ Verified Venue & Fee Schedule
πŸ“„ 3-Section Judicial Case & Docket Index Report $1.99 Single β€’ or $9.99 30-Day Unlimited Pass

What Is Inside a Illinois (IL) Court Record Report

Structured around case captions, Plaintiff/Defendant parties, docket numbers, and court clerk retrieval:

Section 01 β€’ Case Caption & Docket βœ“ Included in PDF

Unmasked Litigants, Case # & Court Venue

  • β€’ Full unredacted Case Title / Caption and Primary & Opposing Party names
  • β€’ Complete Unmasked Docket / Case Index Number
  • β€’ Exact Filing / Decision Date (MM/DD/YYYY), Court Division & Case Summary
Section 02 β€’ Same-Party Docket Scan βœ“ Included in PDF

Other Court Filings for the Same Litigant

  • β€’ Checks Illinois court indexes for companion or prior dockets under the same party name
  • β€’ Displays matching case numbers, filing years, and court venues
  • β€’ Strictly filtered to Court & Judicial Dockets only
Section 03 β€’ Clerk of Court Guide βœ“ Included in PDF

Courthouse Docket & Exemplified Copy Guide

  • β€’ Official Illinois (IL) Clerk of the Court address & public records room hours
  • β€’ Statutory per-page docket copy fees and Clerk Certification Seal fees
  • β€’ How to request full case pleadings or judgment transcripts using the Docket #
βœ“ Instant Browser View + One-Click PDF Print/Save View Sample Court Docket Report β†’
Real Record Fields Only β€” No Estimates
OFFICIAL VITAL REGISTRY & ARCHIVE GUIDELINE

Illinois (IL) Vital Records & Public Statistics Registry

Statutory Fee: $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification

Vital records for Illinois (IL) are administered under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Below are the official statutory holding periods, privacy thresholds, and custodian divisions for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates:

πŸ‘Ά Birth Certificates
Years: 01/01/1871 to Present

Restricted to direct lineage; public domain upon statutory archival threshold

Illinois County Vital Registrar & State Department of Public Health
⚰️ Death Records
Years: 01/01/1871 to Present

Immediate family, estate administrators & certified genealogical researchers

Illinois County Office of Vital Records & Municipal Clerks
πŸ’ Marriage Records & Licenses
Years: 01/01/1871 to Present

Open public index abstracts; certified raised-seal certificates from County / Town Clerk

Illinois County County / Town Clerk Vital Records Bureau
βš–οΈ Divorce Decrees & Dockets
Years: Statewide Judicial Docket Archive

Civil and matrimonial dockets open to inspection under state judicial rules

Illinois County Circuit / Superior Court Records Room (Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions))
LOCAL VITAL REGISTRAR BRANCH Cook County Clerk β€” Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division
πŸ“ 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
πŸ•’ Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) β€’ πŸ“ž Local Clerk Office
Serves residents of Illinois County and surrounding municipal areas
COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS & LAND ARCHIVES Illinois County Recorder of Deeds & Land Records
πŸ“ 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
πŸ•’ Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) β€’ πŸ“ž County Land Records Division
Maintains land deeds, warranty titles, mortgages, and parcel filings for Illinois County

Illinois Vital & Public Record Statutory Reference

Governing Public Record Law:
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
Vital & Recording Statute:
Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
Indexed Records on This Page:
324 Filings (1988–2026)
Statewide Statutory Roll Start:
01/01/1871 – Present
Judicial & Clerk Venue:
Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Local Clerk Counter Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)
Report Format:
Instant 3-Section PDF ($1.99 Single / $9.99 Pass)

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Illinois Court & Criminal Directory (1988–2026)

How many Court & Criminal records are indexed for Illinois (IL) and what years do they cover?

This Illinois (IL) index currently contains 324 verified public record filings recorded between 1988 and 2026 (statewide statutory archive begins 01/01/1871). Frequently indexed surnames in this jurisdiction include Leato (15), Schoenleber (11), Hammock (7), Kautz (7), Abercrombie (6).

Are Illinois vital records (birth, marriage, death) open to the public?

In Illinois (IL), public access to vital records is governed by Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Open index abstracts and historical filings are available for research, while official certified raised-seal certificates for legal identification or genealogy are issued by the custodian (Cook County Clerk β€” Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division) to direct family or authorized parties upon payment of the statutory fee ($15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification).

Where is the vital statistics and recording office for Illinois (IL)?

In Illinois (IL) (17-000), official vital and land records are maintained by Cook County Clerk β€” Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)) and Illinois County Recorder of Deeds & Land Records pursuant to Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5).

What information is included in a Illinois (IL) Court & Criminal PDF Report?

Each unmasked Illinois (IL) report provides a category-focused 3-section dossier: (1) Unmasked Litigants, Case # & Court Venue β€” Full unredacted Case Title / Caption and Primary & Opposing Party names, Complete Unmasked Docket / Case Index Number, Exact Filing / Decision Date (MM/DD/YYYY), Court Division & Case Summary; (2) Other Court Filings for the Same Litigant β€” Checks Illinois court indexes for companion or prior dockets under the same party name; and (3) Courthouse Docket & Exemplified Copy Guide with custodian venue details under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.).

How do I order an official certified copy from the clerk in Illinois (IL)?

To obtain a physical raised-seal certified copy in Illinois (IL), first note the exact File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and MM/DD/YYYY filing date from the index report. Submit your request in person or by mail to the Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions) (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)). The statutory fee is $2.00 first page + $0.50 add'l pages + $6.00 Clerk of the Circuit Court certification seal (705 ILCS 105/27.2a), with typical turnaround of Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail.

Can I search or access Illinois (IL) public records online without visiting the clerk's office?

Yes. RecordsRegister.com provides immediate online search and retrieval of indexed Illinois (IL) filings in under 60 seconds. Rather than taking time off to travel to the courthouse or waiting 2 to 4 weeks for a mail response, researchers can preview verified index records and download an unmasked 3-division PDF dossier for $1.99. If you ultimately require a raised-seal paper certificate (e.g., for a US Passport), retrieving your unmasked filing number and exact MM/DD/YYYY registration date through our index first helps you provide the exact clerical citation required on official government application forms.

Why do government clerks reject public record requests, and how does this index prevent it?

Most county clerks and state vital record departments enforce strict non-refundable application search fees. When an applicant submits a request without the exact certificate or instrument number, or with an approximate filing year, clerks cannot easily locate the record in paper volumes or legacy microfilm and issue a rejection letter while keeping your fee. Unlocking your Illinois (IL) index report reveals the verified filing year, exact MM/DD/YYYY registration date, and official document filing number, significantly reducing the likelihood of clerical search rejections or lost research fees.

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RecordsRegister National Archival Index. (2026). "Illinois Court & Criminal Directory (1988–2026) (324 Indexed Filings, 17-000)." Retrieved 10/23/2026 from https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/court-records

Archival Verification & Statutory Compliance Notice: All public record abstracts indexed on this page are compiled pursuant to state Freedom of Information statutes (including Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)). RecordsRegister.com is an independent public record archival index and is not affiliated with any government agency, nor is it a "consumer reporting agency" as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. Β§ 1681 et seq.). Information may not be used to determine eligibility for credit, employment, insurance, or tenant screening.