This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. We operate a private reference site. We cannot pull records, certify copies, confirm who lives at an address, or remove anyone from a roll or database. Those requests go to the office that holds the record. For emergencies, dial 911. If you believe you are being stalked or harassed, contact local police.
Finding the Right Record Office
Use the route that matches the Springfield record you need:
- Who owns along a street: see the Springfield street directory
- Old directory volumes and past residents: see the Springfield city directory collections
- Finding or verifying one person: see the Springfield resident lookup
- The offices behind the rolls: see Springfield resident record keepers
- Records not online: use the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with the proper custodian
Springfield City Clerk: Municipal Center West, Room 106, 300 S. Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701. Call 217-789-2216. The FOIA counter lists Monday through Friday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sangamon County Recorder: 200 S. Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701. The Recorder research desk is 217-535-3150. Contact the office for deeds and land-record copies; court copies must go to the Circuit Clerk instead.