Highland Park Residents Directory
The Highland Park residents directory covers public records for about 30,400 people in southeast Lake County. Highland Park sits along the Lake Michigan shore between Waukegan and Chicago. All county-level records go through Lake County offices in Waukegan. This page explains the sources, tools, fees, and offices you need for searching the Highland Park residents directory.
Highland Park Quick Facts
Lake County Records for Highland Park
The Lake County Clerk holds vital records for Highland Park residents. Their office is at 18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085. Call (847) 377-2400 for general info. The vital records line is (847) 377-2411.
Birth certificates cost $10 for the first copy and $4 for extras. Death certificates are $14 first copy, $8 after. The clerk also handles marriage licenses and keeps marriage records on file. Walk-in requests take about two working days. You need photo ID for birth records plus proof of your link to the person on the certificate.
Highland Park is about 20 miles south of Waukegan, so the drive to the county offices takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. You can also send mail requests if you cannot visit in person. Include a copy of your ID and payment. The clerk mails records back to you.
Highland Park Court Records
Court records go through the 19th Judicial Circuit at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. The Lake County eCourt portal is a free online tool for searching cases. Look up civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases by name or case number. No account is needed.
The portal shows case dates, parties, charges, and filing details. It is one of the most useful tools in the Highland Park residents directory for court-related searches. For certified copies or detailed records, visit the Circuit Clerk at 18 N. County Street in Waukegan. Call (847) 377-3380 for fee info. Background checks through the clerk are $6 per name per year.
Highland Park also has its own municipal court system for local ordinance cases. City-level cases may not always show up in the county eCourt system. For those, contact the Highland Park city clerk or municipal court directly. County-level civil, criminal, and family cases are all in the eCourt portal.
Property and Land Records in Highland Park
The Lake County Recording Division keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents for Highland Park. Their office is at 18 N. County Street, 6th floor, in Waukegan. Call (847) 377-2575.
The Lake County eSearch tool lets you search recorded documents online for free. Look up by name, date, or document type. No account required. This is a fast way to check who owns a property in Highland Park, look for liens, or find deed transfer dates. Highland Park has high property values, so deed and mortgage records are frequently searched in the residents directory.
Tax records are held by the Lake County Assessor and Treasurer. Both have online search tools for assessed values, tax bills, and payment history. Search by address or PIN number. These records round out the property picture for Highland Park residents directory searches.
Illinois State Records for Highland Park
The Illinois Department of Public Health issues vital records for events anywhere in Illinois. This is a backup if the county clerk does not have what you need. The Illinois State Police runs statewide criminal background checks for $16 per request.
The ISP maintains the Sex Offender Registry. It is free to search by name, address, or zip code. The Illinois Department of Corrections has an inmate search for current and past state prisoners. The Illinois DFPR offers a free license lookup for professional licenses across the state.
These state tools add depth to the Highland Park residents directory beyond what county sources cover. They help you build a more complete picture of someone's public record history in Illinois.
FOIA Requests for Highland Park
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request records from the City of Highland Park and Lake County offices. They must respond within five business days. Five more days are allowed for large requests.
The first 50 pages of copies are free. After that, up to 15 cents per page for black and white. Electronic copies are usually free. The office cannot charge for search time. Denials must come in writing with a legal citation. You can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General. Most records from city and county offices are open to the public.
How to Search Highland Park Records
Here is where to go for each record type in the Highland Park residents directory.
- Vital records: Lake County Clerk in Waukegan
- Court cases: Lake County eCourt portal or Circuit Clerk
- Property records: Lake County eSearch or Recording Division
- City records: Highland Park City Hall FOIA request
- Criminal history: Illinois State Police ($16)
- Professional licenses: Illinois DFPR lookup
Online tools give you the fastest results. The eCourt portal and eSearch are free and open to anyone. For vital records, visit the county clerk or mail a request. All main Lake County offices are at 18 N. County Street in Waukegan. Bring a valid photo ID for any office visit.
Lake County Residents Directory
Highland Park is in Lake County, and most public records are held at the county level. For a full look at county-wide records, search tools, and office info, see the Lake County page.
Nearby Illinois Cities
Other cities near Highland Park have their own residents directory pages. Check these if you are searching for someone in the north shore area.