DeKalb County Court Records

DeKalb County, Illinois court records document the judicial process and provide a comprehensive account of legal matters handled by courts within the county. Similar to Illinois court records, the court records in DeKalb County contain various information, including case information, party details, docket entries, court documents filed by the parties, hearing and trial information, court orders, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in DeKalb County?

According to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), DeKalb court records are considered public. Interested members of the public have the right to access and inspect court records.

However, it should be noted that while DeKalb County court records are presumed to be accessible to everyone, certain documents or information are exempted from public viewing. They include:

• Sealed or expunged court records.
• Records related to juvenile cases.
• Adoption records.
• Confidential information.
• Court records related to ongoing investigations or pending litigation.
• Communications and documents protected by attorney-client privilege.
• Information that could identify victims of certain crimes to protect their privacy and safety.
• Portions of court proceedings that contain sensitive or classified information.

DeKalb County Court Records Search

The Clerk of DeKalb County Circuit Court maintains copies of various types of Dekalb court records, including court records of civil, criminal, probate, traffic, domestic relations, probate, small claims, and juvenile cases. These records are available online, in person, or by mail. The Clerk provides an online court records portal to search civil, criminal, and traffic court records. It can be searched for case information using participant name or case number.

To make an in-person request, visit the clerk’s office to view and obtain copies of court records at the following address:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (civil)
Phone: (815) 895-7138 (criminal and traffic)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

To make a mail request, send a written request including the names of the parties, case number, information required, and your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address). Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope and send it to the address above. You can also send an email to the email address.

There is a $6 search fee. It costs $2 for the first page of a copy of a document, 50 cents for each additional page, and 25 cents after 20 pages. It costs $10 for each certified copy of a judgment.

DeKalb County Court Records Search by Name

You can conduct a name-based search for DeKalb County court records by using the online court records portal to search civil, criminal, and traffic court records. Alternatively, visit the clerk’s office at:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (civil)
Phone: (815) 895-7138 (criminal and traffic)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

The office charges a $6 search fee. There are also costs if you want copies.

DeKalb County Courts

DeKalb County has a circuit court at the county level and three administrative adjudication bodies at the city level. The DeKalb County Circuit Court hears a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, probate, traffic, domestic relations, probate, small claims, and juvenile cases. The city administrative adjudication bodies hear cases involving violations of municipal ordinances. The punishment for cases heard are fines and other penalties, excluding imprisonment.

Below are the addresses and contact information:

Circuit Courts in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Circuit Court
DeKalb County Courthouse
133 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (Civil)
Phone: (815) 895-7138 (Criminal/Traffic/Ordinance)
Fax: (815) 895-7140

Administrative Adjudication in DeKalb County

City of DeKalb Administrative Hearing Process
164 East Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 748-2093
Fax: (815) 748-2320

Genoa Administrative Adjudication
City Hall
333 East 1st Street
Genoa, IL 60135
Phone: (815) 784-6633

Sycamore Adjudication Hearings
Sycamore Center - Council Chambers
308 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 50178
Phone: (815) 895-3435

DeKalb County Circuit Court Records

The DeKalb County Circuit Court has wide jurisdiction to hear civil, criminal, probate, traffic, domestic relations, probate, small claims, and juvenile cases. The Clerk of DeKalb County Circuit Court is the custodian of copies of the records of the Circuit Court. Interested persons can access court records online, in person, or by mail. There is an online court records portal to search civil, criminal, and traffic court records by party name or case number.

A walk-in request can be made by visiting the clerk’s office at:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (civil)
Phone: (815) 895-7138 (criminal and traffic)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

To submit a mail request, prepare a written request containing case information (the names of the parties, case number (if you have it), and information required) and your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address). Attach payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope and forward the request to the address above. An email can also be sent to the email address.

There is a $6 search fee for persons that do not have the case number of the requested record. If you are making copies, the first page of the document costs $2, 50 cents for each additional page, and 25 cents after 20 pages. Certified copies of judgment costs $10 each.

DeKalb County Criminal Records

DeKalb County criminal records provide information about a person’s criminal history. It includes DeKalb County arrest records, charges, convictions, sentences, and other related information. The Bureau of Identification of the Illinois State Police (ISP) serves as the central repository for criminal records in the state. DeKalb criminal records include the subject’s name (any aliases), mugshot, DeKalb arrest records, booking details, charges, court information, conviction, sentencing details, and probation and parole records.

DeKalb criminal records are accessible to the public, except where they contain victim information, juvenile records, and sealed or expunged records.

Residents can obtain copies of criminal records by making a fingerprint search or a name search. The fingerprint search requires the consent of the subject, while a name search does not.

• Fingerprint search requests: To request a fingerprint search, you can choose between a manual form ($20) or an electronic/live scan ($15). These requests can be made by contacting the ISP, visiting any Illinois law enforcement correctional facility, or using a licensed fingerprint vendor agency. Once the fingerprints are taken, they will be sent to the ISP along with the search subject’s information. The ISP will then provide an encrypted report via email. To access the report, you will need an online permission certificate and an encryption application for your computer. Alternatively, you can collect the report from the office where you requested the transcript.
• Name search requests: Name-based inquiries can be conducted through the Criminal History Response Process (CHIRP). Users need to create an account and pay the applicable fee, which is $16 for paper documents and $10 for electronic records.

Contact the ISP for more information on requesting at:

Illinois State Police
Bureau of Identification
260 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-5160

DeKalb County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The DeKalb County Circuit Clerk keeps copies of DeKalb County criminal court records. Interested persons can get copies of these court records by making an online search or submitting an in-person or mail request. The Clerk provides court case information and documents online through the online court records portal. You can search the portal using the party name and case number.

To obtain copies of court records, prepare a written request with your personal and contact information (full name, address, telephone number) and case information (party names, case number, and information needed). Submit the request, with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope (if mail request) to:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7138 (criminal and traffic)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

Requesters can also submit an email request to the email address.

There is a $6 fee for searches conducted without the case number of the requested record. Copying costs are $2 for the first page, 50 cents per additional page, and 25 cents per page after the first 20 pages. Certified judgment copies cost $10 each.

Get DeKalb County Civil Court Records

The DeKalb County Circuit Clerk maintains copies of the county’s civil court case records. You can access civil court information online by using the online court records portal. Search the portal by party name and case number. You can also obtain copies of court records by making an in-person or mail request.

You will require a written request with your personal and contact information (name, address, and phone number) and case information (names of parties, case number (if you have it), and the information required). Submit the request along with payment a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (civil)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

You can also make an email request to the email address.

Regarding fees, if you do not have the case number for the requested record, there is an additional $6 search fee. Copying fees are structured as follows: $2 for the first page, 50 cents for each subsequent page, and 25 cents per page after 20 pages. Certified copies of judgments are available for $10 each.

DeKalb County Family Court Records

In DeKalb County, the Circuit Court handles various types of family law cases, including divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, and guardianship. The primary repository for family court records is the Clerk of the Circuit Court in DeKalb County. The clerk provides an online court records portal that enables interested persons to search publicly available family court information.

To obtain copies of family court records in DeKalb County, you can visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court in person at:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131 (civil)
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

Records can also be requested by mail by sending a written request with case details and contact information to the Clerk’s office, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and any applicable fees.

The fees for obtaining records include $2 for the first page, 50 cents for each additional page, and 25 cents per page after 20 pages, with certified copies of judgments costing $10 each. There is also a $6 search fee for cases without a case number.

Access to family court records is generally public, but certain cases, such as those involving minors or domestic violence victims, may be sealed or have restricted access, requiring a court order or specific authorization to view them. Identification may be required when requesting records in person, and legal representatives can access records on behalf of their clients with proof of representation.

DeKalb County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains copies of divorce records, while the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder is the primary repository of DeKalb County marriage records.

Certified copies of divorce records granted in Dekalb County can be obtained from the Clerk of Circuit Court. Copies of DeKalb County divorce can be obtained by making in-person, mail, or email requests. To request divorce records, prepare a written request with your contact information, case information, and information required. The request should be sent with payment to:

Circuit Clerk of Dekalb County
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178

Note that divorce certificates can only be issued by the clerk after applicable fees have been paid. The fees for obtaining records include $2 for the first page, 50 cents for each additional page, and 25 cents per page after 20 pages, with certified copies of judgments costing $10 each. There is also a $6 search fee for cases without a case number. Call (815) 895-7131 for more information.

The DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder issues DeKalb County marriage certificates to eligible persons. These eligible persons include the record subject, their family members, or an agent or legal representative. To obtain copies of DeKalb County marriage records, fill out the Marriage Record Request form. Visit the office or send a mail including the filled out form, payment, and a copy of a photo identification to:

Dekalb County Clerk and Recorder
110 East Sycamore Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7149
Fax: (815) 895-7148

The first certified copy costs $15 and each additional copy of the same record costs $5.

Residents of DeKalb County can verify the facts of a dissolution of marriage or a marriage from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Fill out the Application for Verification of Dissolution of Marriage form or the Application for Verification of Marriage Record Files. Mail the filled out form along with a valid ID and fees to:

IDPH Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

DeKalb Birth and Death Records

The DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder maintains copies of DeKalb County birth records and death certificates to qualified individuals. This includes the record subject, their parents, legal guardian, close relatives, or persons with financial interest in their estate. DeKalb County birth certificates and death records can be obtained by in person or mail requests. Fill out the applicable form:

• Birth Certificate Request Form
• Death Record Request Form

The filled out form should be submitted with payment and a copy of a valid ID in person or by mail to:

Dekalb County Clerk and Recorder
110 East Sycamore Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7149
Fax: (815) 895-7148

Birth certificates cost $16 for the first copy and $8 for each additional copy of the same record requested at the same time. Death certificates cost $21 for the first copy and $17 for each additional copy of the same record requested at the same time.

The Illinois Department of Health provides copies of DeKalb County birth and death records. They can be obtained through in-person and mail requests. Interested persons can obtain copies by completing the Application for Illinois Birth Record or Application for Illinois Death Record. The completed form should include payment and a valid government-issued ID and submitted to:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 East Ridgely Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

DeKalb County Probate Court Records

In DeKalb County, the Circuit Court handles various types of probate cases, which generally involve the administration of estates and the management of affairs for those unable to care for themselves. The types of cases include estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, trusts, will contests, and adoption. The primary custodian of probate court records is the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The Clerk provides online access to publicly available probate court records through the online court records portal. The portal is searchable by parties’ name and case number.

To obtain probate court records in DeKalb County, you can visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court in person during business hours and request copies of a desired record. The office address and contact information is:

Dekalb County Circuit Clerk
133 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7131
dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org

If requesting records in person, you should provide specific details about the case, such as the case number, names of the parties involved, and the date of the proceedings. Alternatively, you can send a written request by mail to the Clerk’s office, including the case details, your contact information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and any applicable fees.

The fees for obtaining records include $2 for the first page, 50 cents for each additional page, and 25 cents per page after 20 pages, with certified copies costing $10 each. There is also a $6 search fee for cases without a case number.

DeKalb County Property Records

In DeKalb County, Illinois, property records provide a comprehensive view of property ownership, transactions, and other related details. The DeKalb County Recorder’s Office maintains land and property records in the county.

The Recorder provides the Land Records Search System to allow members of the public to search land records in its custody. Users can carry out quick and advanced searches using the system. You can make other inquiries by visiting or calling the office with the information below:

DeKalb County Recorder
Administration Building 2nd Floor
110 East Sycamore Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7156

The DeKalb County Treasurer/Collector maintains property tax information, which can be accessed online using the property tax inquiry. You can make inquiries using the address or contact information below:

DeKalb County Treasurer
Administration Building
110 East Sycamore Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-7112
Treasurer@dekalbcounty.org

DeKalb County Court Records Online

The DeKalb County Clerk of Courts offers online access to public court records through the online court records portal. Additionally, third-party online resources like Illinoiscourtrecords.us may provide a convenient option for accessing DeKalb County court records. Some sites offer advantages such as easy accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection, saving time and effort for individuals who cannot visit the courthouse in person. However, although third-party sites may be convenient, the accuracy of information obtained on such platforms cannot be guaranteed.