Ottawa, Illinois Public Records, Vital & Court Index (1925–2026)

All Ottawa, Illinois Categories (273) People Lookup (273)

Indexed Public Record Filings in Ottawa, Illinois (Filtered: "Bruss")

273 verified filings in this index (1925–2026) • All dates in US MM/DD/YYYY format

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Primary Registrant / Subject	Filing Year & Included Fields	Category	Co-Registrant / Associated Details (Teaser)	Filing Year	Locality	Certificate / Docket #	Record Abstract
Trudy B Bruss	📅 Filed 1990 • 36 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Ottawa, IL 61350 • Classification: Permanent E•••• • Filing Date: 04/04/1990	1990	Ottawa, IL (La Salle County) (IL)	IL-PPL-12904••••	📄 Sample report
Trudy B Bruss	📅 Filed 1989 • 37 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Ottawa, IL 61350 • Classification: Original Fi•••• • Filing Date: 03/08/1989	1989	Ottawa, IL (La Salle County) (IL)	IL-PPL-23001••••	📄 Sample report
John L Bruss	📅 Filed 1987 • 39 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Ottawa, IL 61350 • Classification: Permanent E•••• • Filing Date: 05/15/1987	1987	Ottawa, IL (La Salle County) (IL)	IL-PPL-12900••••	📄 Sample report
John L Bruss	📅 Filed 1980 • 46 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Ottawa, IL 61350 • Classification: Original Fi•••• • Filing Date: 07/13/1980	1980	Ottawa, IL (La Salle County) (IL)	IL-PPL-23000••••	📄 Sample report
John L Bruss	📅 Filed 1980 • 46 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Ottawa, IL 61350 • Classification: Firearm Con•••• • Filing Date: 08/20/1980	1980	Ottawa, IL (La Salle County) (IL)	IL-PPL-22900••••	📄 Sample report
Propties B871 Brussels	📅 Filed 2026 ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantee: Brussels Propties B871 • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• • Filing Date: 05/12/2026	2026	Chicago, Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2026-310010••••	📄 Sample report
Karen Marie Brussock	📅 Filed 2025 • 1 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Granville, IL 61326 • Classification: Licensed•••• • Filing Date: 01/15/2025	2025	Granville, IL (Putnam County) (IL)	IL-PPL-01110••••	📄 Sample report
Heather M Bruss	📅 Filed 2025 • 1 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Port Byron, IL • Registry / License Valid Thro•••• • Filing Date: 05/16/2026	2025	Port Byron (IL)	IL-PPL-20902••••	📄 Sample report
Kathleen M Bruss	📅 Filed 2019 • 7 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Lockport, IL 60441 • Classification: Licensed •••• • Filing Date: 10/21/2019	2019	Lockport, IL (Will County) (IL)	IL-PPL-01119••••	📄 Sample report
Brussels Properties	📅 Filed 2019 • 7 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantee: Brussels Properties • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• • Filing Date: 05/12/2019	2019	Chicago, Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2019-104049••••	📄 Sample report
Paul A Bruss	📅 Filed 2018 • 8 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Bettendorf, IA 52722 • Classification: Permane•••• • Filing Date: 02/23/2018	2018	Bettendorf, IA (Iowa County) (IL)	IL-PPL-12922••••	📄 Sample report
Bruss	📅 Filed 2018 • 8 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantee: Bruss • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder • •••• • Filing Date: 05/12/2018	2018	Streamwood, Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2018-118009••••	📄 Sample report
Amber L Bruss	📅 Filed 2017 • 9 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Springfield, IL 62702 • Classification: Licens•••• • Filing Date: 10/02/2017	2017	Springfield, IL (Christian County) (IL)	IL-PPL-01125••••	📄 Sample report
Craig R Bruss	📅 Filed 2016 • 10 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Riverside, IL 60546 • Classification: Permanen•••• • Filing Date: 08/24/2016	2016	Riverside, IL (Cook County) (IL)	IL-PPL-12940••••	📄 Sample report
Dennis W Brusse	📅 Filed 2015 • 11 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Preston, MN 55965 • Classification: Licensed A•••• • Filing Date: 01/09/2015	2015	Preston, MN (Minnesota County) (IL)	IL-PPL-44100••••	📄 Sample report
Bruss	📅 Filed 2001 • 25 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantee: Bruss • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder • •••• • Filing Date: 05/12/2001	2001	Streamwood, Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2001-118008••••	📄 Sample report
Todd H Bruss	📅 Filed 2000 • 26 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Normal, IL 61761 • Classification: Licensed At•••• • Filing Date: 07/17/2000	2000	Normal, IL (Mclean County) (IL)	IL-PPL-09600••••	📄 Sample report
Michael Bruss	📅 Filed 1994 • 32 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Belleville, IL 62223 • Classification: Origina•••• • Filing Date: 10/02/1994	1994	Belleville, IL (Saint Clair County) (IL)	IL-PPL-23008••••	📄 Sample report
Trudy B Bruss	📅 Filed 1990 • 36 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Chicago, IL 60631 • Classification: Firearm Co•••• • Filing Date: 05/21/1990	1990	Chicago, IL (Cook County) (IL)	IL-PPL-22902••••	📄 Sample report
Peter J Bruss	📅 Filed 1988 • 38 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Winfield, IL 60190 • Classification: Permanent•••• • Filing Date: 03/25/1988	1988	Winfield, IL (Dupage County) (IL)	IL-PPL-12902••••	📄 Sample report

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Ottawa, Illinois Filings by Era (1925–2026)

Distribution of locally archived records in Ottawa, Illinois by registration period:

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) 236 Filings (86%)

1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) 27 Filings (10%)

1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) 6 Filings (4%)

Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) 4 Filings (4%)

Most Frequently Indexed Surnames in Ottawa, Illinois

Select any surname below to filter Ottawa, Illinois filings for that family name:

Carretto (7) Aubry (5) Brown-Greenfield (5) Bruss (5) Haeberle (5) Brooke (4) Duttlinger (4) Husemann (4) Ademoyo (3) Bradish (3) Brandt (3) Gahan (3) Mealey (3) Smith (3) Stewart (3) Wienand (3)

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Illinois Recording Offices, Hours & Fees

Civic Directory

Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $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

📍 50 W. Washington Street (Daley Center), Room 1001, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 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

📍 320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $20.00 Official Licensure Certification • 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) ✓ Verified Venue & Fee Schedule

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What Is Inside Each Ottawa, Illinois PDF Dossier Report

Every report is tailored to the exact record category you unlock — showing only verified fields from that registry:

Section 01 • Unmasked Primary Record ✓ Included in PDF

Complete File #, Parties & Exact Date

• Full unredacted Certificate, Docket, Instrument, License, or DOS Charter Number
• Unmasked Spouse, Grantor/Grantee, Litigant, Licensee, or Registered Agent names
• Exact MM/DD/YYYY filing date, municipality, and clean index transcription

Section 02 • Same-Category History ✓ Included in PDF

Focused Historical & Chain-of-Title Cross-Check

• Marriage reports check other marriages for either spouse; Deed reports trace the Parcel PIN chain of title
• Court reports list other dockets for the same litigant; License & Corporate reports list related filings
• Zero unrelated cross-category filler

Section 03 • Official Custodian Guide ✓ Included in PDF

Local Clerk Address, Hours, Fees & Ordering Steps

• Verified Ottawa, Illinois Town/County Clerk or Court address & counter hours
• Exact statutory certified copy fee ($5–$25) and ID requirements
• Step-by-step instructions to order a physical certified copy from the government custodian

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OFFICIAL COUNTY & MUNICIPAL CLERK RETRIEVAL GUIDE

How to Order a Certified Copy from the Clerk in Ottawa, Illinois

Statutory Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal

⚡ Why Unlock the $1.99 Online Index Dossier Before Visiting the Clerk?

1. Instant Online Index Dossier ($1.99) INSTANT PDF

✓ Immediate Unmasked Certificate / Docket # (Required on clerk forms)
✓ Full Co-Registrant / Spouse Surname & Exact Filing Year
✓ Downloadable 3-Section Archival PDF in 5 seconds

2. Local Clerk Raised-Seal Copy ($15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

• Requires exact Certificate/Instrument # or charges extra search fees
• Requires notarized application, government photo ID & money order
• Needed only for official court, passport, or DMV name-change filings

Custodian Office

Ottawa, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

Walk-In & Mail Office Hours

🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)

Estimated Processing Turnaround

⏱️ Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

ID & Requester Eligibility

Government photo ID for vital certificates; public land, court, licensing, and corporate indexes are open to public inspection.

Step-by-Step Certified Copy Ordering Instructions (Ottawa, Illinois):

Unlock the Ottawa, Illinois Index Report to obtain the unredacted File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and exact MM/DD/YYYY date.

Identify the specific custodian office (Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division) and verify counter hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)).

Present the exact filing number and statutory fee ($15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) by mail or at the walk-in clerk counter to receive a physical certified copy.

Why start with the Index Report? Government clerks charge search fees or reject mail requests when the exact Certificate, Docket, or Instrument Number and filing year are missing. Unlocking the $1.99 Index Report gives you the exact filing number before you contact the clerk.

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:: 273 Filings (1925–2026)
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 — Ottawa, Illinois Public Records, Vital & Court Index (1925–2026)

How many public records are indexed for Ottawa, Illinois and what years do they cover?

This Ottawa, Illinois index currently contains 273 verified public record filings recorded between 1925 and 2026 (statewide statutory archive begins 01/01/1871). Frequently indexed surnames in this jurisdiction include Carretto (7), Aubry (5), Brown-Greenfield (5), Bruss (5), Haeberle (5).

What information is included in a Ottawa, Illinois Public Record PDF Report?

Each unmasked Ottawa, Illinois report provides a category-focused 3-section dossier: (1) Complete File #, Parties & Exact Date — Full unredacted Certificate, Docket, Instrument, License, or DOS Charter Number, Unmasked Spouse, Grantor/Grantee, Litigant, Licensee, or Registered Agent names, Exact MM/DD/YYYY filing date, municipality, and clean index transcription; (2) Focused Historical & Chain-of-Title Cross-Check — Marriage reports check other marriages for either spouse; Deed reports trace the Parcel PIN chain of title; and (3) Local Clerk Address, Hours, Fees & Ordering Steps 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 Ottawa, Illinois?

To obtain a physical raised-seal certified copy in Ottawa, Illinois, 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 Ottawa, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (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 $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal, with typical turnaround of Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail.

Where are official public records maintained in Ottawa, Illinois?

In Ottawa, Illinois (17-000), official records are maintained by Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division and Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions) pursuant to Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5).

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RecordsRegister National Archival Index. (2026). "Ottawa, Illinois Public Records, Vital & Court Index (1925–2026) (273 Indexed Filings, 17-000)." Retrieved 10/20/2026 from https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/ottawa

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. § 1681 et seq.). Information may not be used to determine eligibility for credit, employment, insurance, or tenant screening.