Cook County, Illinois Public Records
Here you will find a wide variety of free Cook County public records sources. Most resources will provide information or searches for free and charge a small fee for processing requests or obtaining official records. You can choose a different county from the Illinois Counties page.

Cook County Census
General county data such as demographics, ethnicity, housing, income, labor force, employment, occupations, industries, government employees, businesses, and more.
Population in 2006: 9977
Land Area: 1456 Square Miles
County Seat: Weiser

Tax Assessor
Find property records, taxpayer return forms, and tax maps and plats.
118 N Clark St # 301
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 443-7550

Recorder - Probate Office
Read and download many of the forms and guidebooks for various services such as firearm permits, partnership certificates and divorce instructions.
118 N Clark St # 120
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5050

Tax Collector
Pay real estate taxes and other various forms of business taxes as well as fees for licenses and permits.
118 N Clark St # 112
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 443-5100

City Of Chicago
Local city guide for the county seat. Links to city utilities, law enforcement and local government services
121 N La Salle St # 507
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 744-5000

County Elections
View your voting rights and information about voter privacy laws.
69 W Washington St # 500
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-0906

Inmate And Prison Records
View prison facilities and activities as well as rules regarding visitation.
3015 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 869-5245

Cook County
Official pages for land use, permits for construction, codes and ordinances.
Chicago, IL 60602

Sheriffs Office
Sheriff's department/police department that handles law enforcement for the local area.
118 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 443-5500

Transportation Department
Find traveler information guides and maps for getting around the area by car, bike or on foot.
118 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-1600

Illinois Public Records
Public records resources for the state of Illinois.