This Is a Private Reference, Not a Records Office. We do not retrieve files, issue certified copies, verify an occupant, or change an official roll. Contact the custodian responsible for the record. Call 911 in an emergency. Report stalking or harassment to local police.
Where to Ask for Records
Choose the route that matches the Des Plaines question:
- Who owns or lives along a street: see the Des Plaines street directory
- Old directory volumes and past residents: see the Des Plaines city directory collections
- Finding or verifying one person: see the Des Plaines resident lookup walkthrough
- The offices behind the rolls: see Des Plaines resident records offices
- Records not available online: file a request under Illinois Freedom of Information Act with the custodian office named on the relevant page
Des Plaines City Clerk
Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, Floor 6, Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-391-5311
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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