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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Moultrie County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Illinois state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Moultrie County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Moultrie County, Illinois — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
14,365
Population
Census estimate
5,824
Households
Census estimate
$72,833
Median income
Annual household
$116,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Sullivan
County seat
In Illinois
Moultrie County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Moultrie County Records at a Glance

Record typeMoultrie County verified sources
Court recordsMoultrie County Records and Case Search
State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts
Criminal recordsNo verified source — see Moultrie County state portal below
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Moultrie County state portal below
Property recordsMoultrie County, IL
Web Public Inquiry
Vital recordsMoultrie County, IL
Official Records Online
Voter recordsMoultrie County, IL
Professional licensesProfessional License Look-up
Recorded documentsMoultrie County, IL
Moultrie County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records0Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records2Voter records1Licenses1Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Moultrie County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Moultrie County Records

2026
Moultrie County official government portal active
The official Moultrie County government website at www.moultriecountyil.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Moultrie County court records portal verified
State court system links for Moultrie County verified against the Illinois judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Moultrie County property records online
Moultrie 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 Moultrie County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Moultrie County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Moultrie 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 Moultrie County Records

❌ Myth: "Moultrie County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Moultrie County are held by the Illinois state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Moultrie 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 Moultrie County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Illinois state repository has verified, current Moultrie County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Moultrie County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Moultrie 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)

Related — Moultrie County & Illinois Records

For records not specific to Moultrie County, use Illinois's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Illinois statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Illinois: Montgomery · Morgan · Ogle · Peoria · Perry

About Moultrie County, Illinois

Moultrie County is located in central Illinois. The county seat is Sullivan (official site: http://www.moultriecountyil.com/).

  • Population: 14,365
  • Households: 5,824
  • Median household income: $72,833
  • Median home value: $116,400
  • Below poverty line: 9.2%
  • Land area: 336.0 sq mi
  • Population density: 42.8 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 4
  • NCES schools indexed: 7
Moultrie County Judge Sentences Chad Matheson to Ten Years in Prison – News Progress
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Matheson, who is an inmate at Sheridan Correctional, appeared with attorney Walter B. Lookofsky at Macon County along with Moultrie County State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey and Judge Hugh Finson.
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Moultrie County Records and Case Search
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To access court records in Moultrie County, Illinois, you have several options available both online and offline. For online access, the Illinois Courts system provides a centralized resource through the e-FileIL portal to access certain records.
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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.
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Moultrie County, IL
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Moultrie County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois . According to the 2020 United States census, its population was 14,526. Its county seat is Sullivan.
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Official Records Online
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You may request certified vital records from Official Records Online by using Official Records Online - ORO . A $10.00 additional fee is charged for this service and all major credit cards are accepted · Please Note: The convenience fee of $10.00 ...
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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.
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Moultrie County, IL
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To learn more information on the Township Assessors duties please visit the Illinois Department of Revenue website: https://www2.illinois.gov/rev/Pages/default.aspx Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/Art. 2) To review your Property Record Card & FAQ's & Exemptions & Other Relevant Information - Please visit the Additional Links Page: www.moultriecountyil.gov/assessmentrelatedsites
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Web Public Inquiry
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County Configurable - View or print Tax Bill - View or print Assessment Notice - View or print exemption applications & renewal forms - Display property characteristics - Display sale history - Integrated links GIS, Google Maps, Zillow - and more
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Moultrie County, IL
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Candidate Information March 17, Information and documents visit the State Board of Elections website https://www.elections.il.gov/ or call the Moultrie County Clerk's office at 217-728-4389.
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Illinois Online Voter Registration Application: Registration Lookup
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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
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Professional License Look-up
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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
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License Lookup
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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s mission is: To protect the residents of Illinois, To ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, To ensure that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and, To enhance commerce ...
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Moultrie County, IL
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Responsibilities The Moultrie County Recorder of Deeds retains records dating to the founding of the County in 1843 ; and is responsible for timely, and accurately, indexing, recording and maintaining all records related to real property in the ...
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Illinois State Board of Elections
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Archived District Maps 2001 Congressional Maps and Descriptions 2001 Representative Maps and Descriptions 2011 Congressional Maps and Descriptions 2011 Representative Maps and Descriptions 2011 Senate Maps and Descriptions 2011 Congressional District Map - NE Illinois 2011 Congressional District Map - Statewide 2011 Legislative District Map - NE Illinois 2011 Legislative District Map - Statewide Pre-2024 Cook County Subcircuits Pre-2024 Downstate and Collar County Subcircuits Current District Maps 2022 State Senate District Maps 2022 State Representative District Maps 2022 Congressional Distri
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Moultrie County Home Page
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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 ...
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Moultrie County
Business, Voter & Other

Moultrie County, Illinois government portal.

co.moultrie.il.us
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Inmates — VineLink
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Moultrie County?
Moultrie 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.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Illinois?
Yes — in Illinois, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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 criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Illinois's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.