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.

First Name
Last Name

State

Illinois

City

Peoria
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.