Search Bond County Public Records

Bond County public records can be found through the county clerk, circuit clerk, and other local offices in Greenville. The county maintains court case files, land documents, vital record certificates, and various government records. Bond County has adopted several online tools, including the ORO portal for vital records and remote access systems for land searches. With a population just under 17,000, Bond County is a smaller jurisdiction where most record requests can be handled quickly. Knowing which office to call and what tools are available will help you find the Bond County public records you need.

Bond County Clerk and Recorder

Meg Sybert is the Bond County Clerk and Recorder. The office is at 206 W. Main Street, Greenville, IL 62246. Call (618) 664-0449 for questions. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Bond County Clerk website has details on available services and forms.

The Bond County clerk office is the main hub for vital records and land recordings in Greenville. You can visit the Bond County website for general information about county departments and contact details.

This office records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other property documents. It also issues marriage licenses and maintains birth and death records. Recording fees were updated on January 1, 2025, so check the current schedule before you file. Records prior to 2005 may need a special request since they are not all in the digital system yet. The staff can pull older files if you give them enough detail about what you need.

Bond County uses the ORO (Online Record Ordering) portal for vital record requests. This lets you order birth, death, and marriage certificates from home. The system walks you through the process and tells you what fees apply. It is one of the faster ways to get a certified copy without driving to Greenville.

For land record searches, subscribers can use the Remote Land Access system. This paid service lets title companies and frequent users search Bond County land records from their own computers. Casual users can still come to the clerk's office and search in person for free.

Court Records in Bond County

Randi C. Workman is the Bond County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 200 W. College Avenue, Greenville. Call (618) 664-3208 for court record questions. The Bond County Circuit Clerk page has information on court services, fees, and filing procedures.

Bond County court records cover civil suits, criminal cases, traffic violations, and family law matters. The circuit clerk keeps all case files and can provide copies for a fee. You will need the case number or party names to look up a specific file. E-filing is available for many case types in Illinois, which means attorneys and self-represented parties can submit documents electronically rather than in person.

If you are looking for older court records, the circuit clerk may need some time to retrieve them from storage. More recent cases from the last decade are easier to access. The office can tell you what records are available and how to get copies.

Note: Court records that involve minors or sealed cases are not available to the general public under Illinois law.

Bond County FOIA Requests

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) applies to all Bond County offices. Colleen Camp, the county treasurer, serves as the FOIA officer. Send requests to foiarequest@bondcountyil.gov. You can also mail or hand-deliver a written request to the county offices in Greenville.

Bond County must respond within five business days. The response can be a release of records, a denial with reasons, or a request for more time. Most standard Bond County public records are available through FOIA. Budget documents, contracts, payroll data, meeting minutes, and correspondence are all common requests. Some records are exempt under the law, such as personal medical information, trade secrets, or records tied to active investigations.

The first 50 pages are usually free. After that, expect to pay around $0.15 per page for standard copies. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.

Bond County Sheriff Records

The Bond County Sheriff's office keeps arrest records, incident reports, and warrant information. These are public records under Illinois law, with some exceptions for ongoing investigations or juvenile cases.

To get a copy of an arrest report or incident record, contact the sheriff's office directly. You may need the date of the incident, the names involved, or a case number. Some basic information may be available by phone, but detailed reports usually require a written request or an in-person visit. The sheriff also handles civil process, court security, and inmate records for Bond County.

Note: Arrest records and incident reports may be delayed if the case is still under active investigation by the Bond County Sheriff's office.

Bond County Property Records

Property records in Bond County involve several offices. The clerk records deeds and mortgages. The assessor determines property values. The treasurer handles tax payments and bills. Together, these offices create a full record of every parcel in Bond County.

If you need to trace the ownership history of a property, start with the clerk's office. They have the chain of title going back decades. For current assessed values and tax amounts, check with the assessor. The treasurer can tell you about any outstanding taxes or liens on a Bond County property. Property fraud alerts are also available to help landowners in Bond County keep track of any new filings against their property.

Remote Land Access gives subscribers the ability to search Bond County land indexes from anywhere. This is a paid service used mostly by title companies, real estate firms, and attorneys who do frequent searches. For everyone else, the in-person search at the courthouse in Greenville is free.

Nearby Counties

Bond County shares borders with several other Illinois counties. If you are near the county line, your records might be filed in one of these offices instead.