City Of Peoria Records
Peoria, Illinois Public Records
Use this page to start city-level searches for Peoria meeting files and permits, then route property, tax, and court lookups to the appropriate county offices.
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Jurisdiction
City of Peoria, Illinois
City-Held Records
Agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, city policies
County-Handled
Deeds, liens, parcel data, property taxes, vital records
Certified Copies
Request from the holding office (City Clerk, County Recorder, County Clerk) with specific identifiers
Start Here
- Start with City Clerk agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions for legislative actions.
- Search building permits, inspections, and code cases by address for properties within city limits.
- Check the property address to identify the correct county before deed, assessment, or tax searches.
- Use the county assessor to find the parcel’s PIN and review land and improvement details.
- Request certified vital records from the appropriate county clerk or state vital records office.
Record Routing
- City legislation and minutes → City Clerk
- Permits, inspections, and code cases → City Building/Code
- Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats → County Recorder
- Assessments and parcel characteristics → County Assessor
- Tax bills, payments, and delinquencies → County Treasurer
Common Search Inputs
- Property Address
- Parcel Number (PIN)
- Owner or Grantor/Grantee Name
- Document Number or Book/Page
- Ordinance or Resolution Number
- Permit or Case Number
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Peoria City Clerk | Meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, city policies | By meeting date, agenda title, or ordinance/resolution number | Core city legislative records are created and retained by the city, not county offices. |
| City of Peoria Permits and Code | Building permits, inspections, contractor registration, code enforcement cases | By property address or permit/case number | Confirms construction history and compliance for properties inside city limits. |
| County Recorder (property’s county) | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats | By grantor/grantee name, document number, or legal description | Establishes ownership and encumbrances; records are kept by the county where the parcel is located. |
| County Assessor (property’s county) | Parcel maps, assessed values, land and improvement characteristics, exemptions | By address or Parcel Number (PIN) | Links an address to a PIN and the correct county for routing recorder and tax searches. |
| County Treasurer/Collector (property’s county) | Tax bills, payment status, delinquencies, redemptions | By PIN or address | Verifies current and prior property tax obligations for the parcel. |
| County Circuit Clerk | Civil, probate, small claims, and traffic case dockets and summaries | By name or case number | Finds court activity tied to properties, estates, or municipal matters when needed. |
Peoria Public Records FAQs
How do I request a certified copy of a city ordinance or resolution?
Request from the City Clerk with the ordinance or resolution number, or the meeting date and agenda title; certified copies are issued by the Clerk.
Which office handles deeds and liens for a Peoria address?
The County Recorder for the county where the parcel is located; confirm the parcel’s county using the county assessor or GIS, then search or request there.
Where can I obtain birth, marriage, or death certificates for Peoria residents?
From the appropriate county clerk or the state vital records office; the City of Peoria does not issue these certificates.