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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Marshall County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Illinois state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Marshall County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Marshall County, Illinois — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
11,552
Population
Census estimate
4,967
Households
Census estimate
$64,940
Median income
Annual household
$124,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Lacon
County seat
In Illinois
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Marshall County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Marshall County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Clark County, IL State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Marshall County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Marshall County state portal below |
| Property records | Assessor - Marshall County Government |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Marshall County Government |
| Voter records | Election - Marshall County Government Voter Registration & Instructions | McLean County, IL - … |
| Professional licenses | Professional License Look-up License Lookup |
| Recorded documents | County Clerk & Recorder - Marshall County Government RECORDER |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Marshall County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Marshall County Records
2026
Marshall County official government portal active
The official Marshall County government website at marshallcountyillinois.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Marshall County court records portal verified
State court system links for Marshall County verified against the Illinois judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Marshall County property records online
Marshall County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Illinois, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Marshall County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Marshall County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Marshall County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Illinois statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Illinois state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Marshall County Records
❌ Myth: "Marshall County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Marshall County are held by the Illinois state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Marshall County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Marshall County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Illinois state repository has verified, current Marshall County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Marshall County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Marshall County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- marshallcountyillinois.gov — Official Marshall County government website
- www.illinoiscourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.mcleancountyil.gov — Voter records — official source
- www.illinois.gov — Licenses — official source
- Official Illinois State Portal — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Marshall County & Illinois Records
For records not specific to Marshall County, use Illinois's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Illinois statewide record systems:
- Illinois Court Records →
- Illinois Criminal Records →
- Illinois Property Records →
- Illinois Vital Records →
- Illinois Voter Records →
- Illinois Wants & Warrants →
- Illinois Licenses →
- Illinois Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Illinois statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Marshall County, Illinois
Marshall County is located in northern Illinois. The county seat is Lacon (official site: https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/).
- Population: 11,552
- Households: 4,967
- Median household income: $64,940
- Median home value: $124,600
- Below poverty line: 12.3%
- Land area: 386.8 sq mi
- Population density: 29.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Property Valuations - Marshall County Assessor
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If you are 65 years of age or older, or if you are permanently and totally disabled, you may be eligible for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption . If approved, $20,000 will be deducted from the assessed value of the home used as your primary residence. To claim this exemption, you must file ...
County Clerk
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District, Levies, & Bonds - Manage Tax Codes, Districts, & Levies - Progressively Track Bond Schedules - Enterprise Zones & Abatements Automated Tax Extension - Calculate Levy Tax Rates - Calculate PTELL Adjustments District Signoffs - District Levy Amounts - Extended Taxes & Rates Detail Reports - Parcel Inquiry Report - TIF Parcel Listing - Drainage Parcels Report - Parcels in Enterprise Zones - Single Exemption Report - Library Per Capita Report - Township Motor Fuel Schedule - Certificate of Abatement - Top Tax or Valuations - Breakdown of Fees Charged (by office) - Forfeiture Recovery (pr
Clark County, IL
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This page is operated by Judici.com, not a court. Links to this page do not constitute endorsement by any court of the content, policies, or services offered here · For questions or comments about this web site, please see our Contacts Page
State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts
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The Office of the Illinois Courts provides information about the Illinois court system, including Circuit Courts, Appellate Courts, and the Supreme Court.
Election - Marshall County Government
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The Office of the County Clerk conducts all elections in Marshall County. Marshall County has approximately 8,800 registered voters and 14 precincts . You may register to vote in the Office of the County Clerk, with a Deputy Registrar, or when ...
Voter Registration & Instructions | McLean County, IL - Official Website
Official Free
If you're not sure that you're registered to vote at your current address, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections Voter Registration Lookup (opens in a new tab) to review your records.
Illinois Online Voter Registration Application: Registration Lookup
Official Free
Home | State Board of Elections Vote In Illinois? Select a Language： 中文 English हिंदी Español · Home | SBE Home | App. Status | Contact Polling Place Locator Am I Registered to Vote? Select a language: 中文 English हिंदी Español · The registration period for the online voter registration
Professional License Look-up
Official Free
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation provide online public access through its 'License Lookup' to search and verify all Illinois professional license holders
License Lookup
Official Free
Use the search field below to locate licensee records. Please note that the results are based upon a match found in ANY of the searchable fields, such as address, city, county, license number, licensee name, and/or business name. Search results will
IDFPR Online Services Portal
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Welcome to the IDFPR Online Services Portal ! Please allow 2-4 business days for your application to post in our systems and your license status to update. If you attempted to make an online payment on April 2, 2026, please do not try to submit another payment.
County Clerk & Recorder - Marshall County Government
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The Marshall County Clerk also serves as the County Recorder and is responsible as the Recorder to make record of all deeds and instruments of title of property in Marshall County including, but not limited to, Warranty Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, Cemetery Deeds, Mortgages and Assignments, Releases, Plats, Easements, Assignments of Rents/Leases, Memos of Agreement, Liens and Judgments.
RECORDER
Official Free
Title Searches can also be obtained from the Marshall County Recorders's Office.
PrevOfficers.txt
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Chicago IL 60657 Chair 1991-10-23 00:00:00 False 1341 97 Berberian Nancy 2500 North Lakeview, #2405 Chicago IL 60614 Treasurer 1991-10-23 00:00:00 False 34 98 Peltier William H. 2nd Floor North Tower 8700 West Bryn Mawr Chicago IL 60631 Treasurer 1989-06-02 00:00:00 False 1770 99 Lowery Mary M. P.O. Box 77 Westfield IL 62474 Treasurer 1992-04-17 00:00:00 False 12015 99 Maurer Eugene RR 1 Box 230B Marshall IL 62441 Chair 2006-05-09 11:59:35 False 13229 99 Bloodworth Timothy E 2 Lakeview Dr Marshall IL 62441 Treasurer 2008-03-17 16:13:49 False 16587 99 Downey Carrie A 290 S York St Martinsville
Marshall County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Vital Records - Marshall County Government
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Birth/Civil/Marriage/Death Record Request Form Official Online Vital Record Search (or www.OfficialRecordsOnline.com) Vital Statistics are birth, death, marriage and civil union certificates.Because of the confidential nature of birth records, Illinois Statutes provide that copies may be obtained ...
Birth, Death, Other Records - Illinois Department of Public Health
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Certified copies are available from the circuit court clerk in the county where the dissolution of civil union was granted. To learn more, see RESOURCES in the right-hand column and click on List of Circuit Court Clerks. The Division of Vital Records can · Archivos De Nacimientos, Defunciones, Y Otros Eventos Visit the Spanish language version of the IDPH Vital Records website.
Assessor - Marshall County Government
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* Property record cards * Administrative Files * Exemptions * Office Budget * Parcel Assessment Information
Inmates — VineLink
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Wanted Fugitives - Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
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Important: IDOC has implemented new processes for non-privileged incoming mail and publications · Changes are effective immediately. More information is available here
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Marshall County?
Marshall County court cases are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search the State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts portal: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Illinois?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Illinois record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Illinois marriage records public?
Marriage records in Illinois are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run an Illinois background check?
Illinois background checks are handled by the Illinois State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.