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Illinois (IL) Archival Roll (1829–2026)
352,757 filings • Custodian: Illinois (IL) County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Elizabeth Hargraves | Locality: O Fallon, MO 63366 • Classification: Registere•••• | 07/28/2026 | People Lookup | O Fallon, IL | #IL-PPL-04157•••• | |
| Joshua Thomas Hargraves | Locality: Atlanta, GA 30328 • Classification: Licensed P•••• | 08/06/2026 | People Lookup | Atlanta, IL | #IL-PPL-03616•••• | |
| Chi Fai &Hanlelore Mui | Grantee: Mui Chi Fai &Hanlelore • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-425070•••• | |
| 025845360 Spann | Grantee: Spann 025845360 • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-322009•••• | |
| Tyler Estell | Locality: Springfield, IL 62702 • Classification: Licens•••• | 07/23/2026 | People Lookup | Springfield, IL (Sangamon County), IL | #IL-PPL-00606•••• | |
| Charisma Richardson | Locality: Joliet, IL 60433 • Classification: Licensed Ba•••• | 06/03/2026 | People Lookup | Joliet, IL (Will County), IL | #IL-PPL-00606•••• | |
| Donald Angle | Locality: Carbondale, IL 62901 • Classification: License•••• | 07/02/2026 | People Lookup | Carbondale, IL (Jackson County), IL | #IL-PPL-03616•••• | |
| Brad Angle | Locality: Oak Park, IL 60302 • Classification: Licensed •••• | 05/01/2026 | People Lookup | Oak Park, IL (Cook County), IL | #IL-PPL-03606•••• | |
| Bryon A Rosner | Locality: Chicago, IL 60611 • Classification: Licensed P•••• | 06/12/2026 | People Lookup | Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL | #IL-PPL-03607•••• | |
| Karol E Rosner | Locality: Marengo, IL 60152 • Classification: Licensed P•••• | 07/29/2026 | People Lookup | Marengo, IL (Mchenry County), IL | #IL-PPL-03609•••• | |
| Howard Marc Rosner | Locality: Coeur D. Alene, ID 83814 • Classification: Lic•••• | 05/07/2026 | People Lookup | Coeur D Alene, IL | #IL-PPL-03612•••• | |
| Family Revocabl Rosner | Grantee: Rosner Family Revocabl • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-203015•••• | |
| Family 8145 W Rosner | Grantee: Rosner Family 8145 W • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Tinley Park, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-203048•••• | |
| Family 8145 W Rosner | Grantee: Rosner Family 8145 W • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Tinley Park, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-203048•••• | |
| Family 2650 N L Rosner | Grantee: Rosner Family 2650 N L • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-318077•••• | |
| Co Star Mgmt Rosner | Grantee: Rosner Co Star Mgmt • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-301041•••• | |
| Lisa L Adwell | Locality: Paxton, IL 60957 • Classification: Registered •••• | 05/26/2026 | People Lookup | Paxton, IL (Ford County), IL | #IL-PPL-04136•••• | |
| Madeleine Helen Bazarek | Locality: Chicago, IL 60631 • Classification: Registered•••• | 05/08/2026 | People Lookup | Chicago, IL | #IL-PPL-04153•••• | |
| Sarah E Bazarek | Locality: Chicago, IL 60631 • Classification: Registered•••• | 03/11/2026 | People Lookup | Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL | #IL-PPL-04143•••• | |
| Malcolm M Graham | Locality: Chicago, IL 60644 • Classification: Licensed B•••• | 01/28/2026 | People Lookup | Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL | #IL-PPL-00606•••• |
Page 35 • 20 of 352,757 Illinois (IL) filings (2026–2026, median 2026).
Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
352,757 filings across 619 Illinois municipalities (100.0% of 352,757 statewide records)
Roll Median Year: 2026 (2026–2026)
People Lookup
256,687 filings (72.8%)
100.0% of 256,687 IL people lookup
Property Deeds
86,233 filings (24.4%)
100.0% of 86,233 IL property deeds
Marriage Records
9,430 filings (2.7%)
100.0% of 9,430 IL marriage records
Court & Criminal
324 filings (0.1%)
100.0% of 324 IL court & criminal
Liens & Unclaimed Assets
83 filings (0.0%)
100.0% of 83 IL liens & unclaimed assets
Representative Indexed Citations on This Illinois (IL) Roll:
- • Kathryn Elizabeth Hargraves — Locality: O Fallon, MO 63366 • Classification: Registere•••• (People Lookup, 07/28/2026, #IL-PPL-04157••••, O Fallon)
- • Joshua Thomas Hargraves — Locality: Atlanta, GA 30328 • Classification: Licensed P•••• (People Lookup, 08/06/2026, #IL-PPL-03616••••, Atlanta)
- • Chi Fai &Hanlelore Mui — Grantee: Mui Chi Fai &Hanlelore • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-425070••••, Chicago, Cook County)
- • 025845360 Spann — Grantee: Spann 025845360 • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-322009••••, Chicago, Cook County)
- • Tyler Estell — Locality: Springfield, IL 62702 • Classification: Licens•••• (People Lookup, 07/23/2026, #IL-PPL-00606••••, Springfield, IL (Sangamon County))
- • Charisma Richardson — Locality: Joliet, IL 60433 • Classification: Licensed Ba•••• (People Lookup, 06/03/2026, #IL-PPL-00606••••, Joliet, IL (Will County))
- • Donald Angle — Locality: Carbondale, IL 62901 • Classification: License•••• (People Lookup, 07/02/2026, #IL-PPL-03616••••, Carbondale, IL (Jackson County))
- • Brad Angle — Locality: Oak Park, IL 60302 • Classification: Licensed •••• (People Lookup, 05/01/2026, #IL-PPL-03606••••, Oak Park, IL (Cook County))
Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2026)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (298,997 filings, 85% of local holdings).
2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Illinois (IL))
298,997 (85%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Illinois (IL))
42,027 (12%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Illinois (IL))
7,913 (4%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Illinois (IL))
3,820 (4%)
Top Surnames Indexed in Illinois (IL)
Top indexed surnames in Illinois (IL) include Parcel, Smith, Johnson, Brown, Williams, Jones.
Statewide Clerical & Statutory Guide
How to Obtain & Verify Records in Illinois (IL)
Statutory Authority: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
| Comparison | Official Illinois Clerk / Depository | RecordsRegister.com Digital Dossier |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail | ⚡ Instant Online PDF (Under 60 Seconds) |
| Fee Schedule | $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal per certified copy | $1.99 Single Report / $9.99 30-Day Pass |
| Best Used For | Raised-seal paper certificates required for passport or court filings | Unmasking exact certificate/docket numbers, dates & co-parties online |
Illinois Recording Offices, Hours & Fees
Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division
📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
💵 $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
🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
💵 $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
🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT
💵 $20.00 Official Licensure Certification • Genealogical Index Copies Available
Central state registry for verified professional licensing rolls and statewide archival marriage indexes.
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)
- Statewide Roll Coverage:
- 352,757 Filings (1829–2026)
- Statutory Archive Start:
- 01/01/1871
- Judicial Venue:
- Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
👶 Birth Certificates
01/01/1871 to Present • Illinois County Vital Registrar & State Department of Public Health
⚰️ Death Records
01/01/1871 to Present • Illinois County Office of Vital Records & Municipal Clerks
💍 Marriage Records & Licenses
01/01/1871 to Present • Illinois County County / Town Clerk Vital Records Bureau
⚖️ Divorce Decrees & Dockets
Statewide Judicial Docket Archive • Illinois County Circuit / Superior Court Records Room (Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions))
Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory (1829–2026) — Key Archival Questions
What categories and years are covered in the Illinois statewide public record index?
The Illinois (IL) statewide index contains 352,757 verified filings spanning 1829–2026 across 619 indexed municipalities. Active divisions include People Lookup (256,687 filings, 72.8%), Property Deeds (86,233 filings, 24.4%), Marriage Records (9,430 filings, 2.7%), Court & Criminal (324 filings, 0.1%). Most frequent statewide surnames include Parcel (38,670), Smith (1,417), Johnson (1,401), Brown (957), Williams (895), Jones (826).
Which Illinois statutes govern access to vital, court, and commercial filings?
Public disclosure across Illinois is 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) (statewide roll start: 01/01/1871). Certified copies are issued by Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division ($15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification) and municipal town or county clerks.
Which Illinois municipalities hold the largest archival record volumes?
Top municipal registries in Illinois include Cook County (Chicago) (161,914), Macoupin County (9,412), Springfield (3,066), Naperville (2,610), Rockford (2,582), Peoria (2,300). Recent sample entries on the statewide roll include Kathryn Elizabeth Hargraves — Locality: O Fallon, MO 63366 • Classification: Registere•••• (People Lookup, 07/28/2026, #IL-PPL-04157••••, O Fallon); Joshua Thomas Hargraves — Locality: Atlanta, GA 30328 • Classification: Licensed P•••• (People Lookup, 08/06/2026, #IL-PPL-03616••••, Atlanta).
Largest Illinois Municipal Record Registries
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Cook County (Chicago), IL
161,914
Macoupin County, IL
9,412
Springfield, IL
3,066
Naperville, IL
2,610
Rockford, IL
2,582
Peoria, IL
2,300
Aurora, IL
2,002
Joliet, IL
1,518
Champaign, IL
1,402
Plainfield, IL
1,357
Bloomington, IL
1,329
Downers Grove, IL
1,327
Decatur, IL
1,326
Elgin, IL
1,313
Wheaton, IL
1,092
Belleville, IL
1,089
RecordsRegister Archival Index (2026). "Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory (1829–2026) (352,757 Filings, 17-000)." https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois
Compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). Independent public record index; not a government agency or FCRA consumer reporting agency (15 U.S.C. § 1681).