This page helps users handle Court Records tasks in Sangamon County, Illinois by explaining where to search case information, check schedules, request records, and contact the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk.
Use the Circuit Clerk’s public case tools first when you need basic case information. For copies, sealed matters, older records, or search problems, the Circuit Clerk’s office is the practical next stop.
Court Case Information search
The Court Case Information search lets users view Sangamon County court case information by participant name or case number.
- Participant name in last name first name format, such as Smith John.
- Case number in year type number format, with no punctuation or spaces.
After entering the available information, submit the search and review the matching case information. Keep spellings simple if you are not sure how a name appears in the record.
- Choose whether to search by participant name or case number.
- Enter the name or case number using the format shown by the tool.
- Review the returned case information and save or print available PDF listings when offered.
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Records Lookup
The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Records Lookup explains the public records search options. Registration is not required to access the Circuit Clerk’s records search.
The lookup system supports searches by name, case number, filing date, and court schedule. The name search is specific, so a shorter search may work better when you are unsure of the exact name format.
Access limits: adoption, juvenile, mental health, impounded, sealed, and expunged cases are confidential and unavailable online. Some other cases may also be unavailable because of court proceedings.
Court schedules and daily dockets
For a court schedule, select a court date from the calendar. You may limit the schedule by one selection, such as attorney, case type, courtroom, judge, or police agency.
The Circuit Clerk also provides a daily court docket. Use it when you need current docket information rather than a general case lookup.
The Circuit Clerk Lookup System may be unavailable periodically for maintenance.
Record requests and copies
Record searches are for Sangamon County only. The Circuit Clerk’s office provides record searches for a fee of $4.00 per year.
Requests by mail may be paid with a money order or cashier’s check. In-person copy requests accept cash only. Personal checks are not accepted for record searches.
Documents are not available online under the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts policy on electronic access. Use the Sangamon County records request page for the office’s record request guidance.
Older scanned records
The Circuit Clerk has scanned records from 1821 through 1982. Older scanned files may take longer to download because the files are large.
Use the scanned records page for the available older record books.
Forms and court filing resources
The Circuit Clerk provides court forms for common case types, including criminal, family, civil, and protective order matters. Many forms link to Illinois Supreme Court approved statewide forms.
- Criminal forms include expungement, sealing, juvenile expungement, cannabis expungement, and other criminal-related forms.
- Family and civil forms include divorce, child support, eviction, guardianship, name change, probate, small claims, and related forms.
- Orders of protection forms include petitions, summons forms, emergency order forms, and related protective order materials.
Fees and payment notes
The Circuit Clerk collects fees mandated by law. Common fee information is listed in the county fee schedule, including filing fees, appearance fees, copy-related charges, and other court costs.
For fines and court costs, the office accepts cash, cashier’s checks, or money orders. Sangamon County residents may write personal checks for minor traffic offenses. Credit or debit cards may be used with a convenience fee.
Review the Sangamon County fee schedule before filing or requesting paid services.
Sangamon County court records contact
Contact the Circuit Clerk for record search questions, copy requests, missed court date questions, and help using the lookup system.
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Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, room 405, fourth floor, Sangamon County Building, 200 South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217) 753-6674
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays -
Circuit Court 5th Floor Receptionist
Phone: (217) 753-6365 -
Circuit Court 6th Floor Receptionist
Phone: (217) 753-6366 -
Circuit Court 7th Floor Receptionist
Phone: (217) 753-6367
Common questions
Do I need to register to search Sangamon County Circuit Clerk records?
No. Registration is not required to access the Circuit Clerk’s records search.
Can I search Sangamon County court records by name?
Yes. You may search case information by participant name using last name first name format. If you are unsure of the exact name, a shorter search may work better.
Which court records are not available online?
Adoption, juvenile, mental health, impounded, sealed, and expunged cases are confidential and unavailable. Some other cases may be unavailable because of court proceedings.
How do I get copies of Sangamon County court records?
Non-sealed records are available for viewing, and copies are available for a fee. Documents are not available online, so contact or visit the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk for copy needs.
How much does a record search cost?
Record searches for Sangamon County are available at the Circuit Clerk’s office for $4.00 per year.
Can I make a FOIA request for Circuit Clerk records?
The Circuit Clerk’s office is part of the judicial branch and does not provide documents in response to FOIA requests.
When are court records updated?
Most court records are updated the day court action is taken. Some cases cannot be updated until released by the court.
Where is the Circuit Clerk’s office?
The office is in room 405 on the fourth floor of the Sangamon County Building at 200 South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701.