Lemont Residents Directory
Lemont is a village of about 17,800 people in Cook County, located in the southwest suburbs along the Des Plaines River valley. The Lemont residents directory covers public records held by Cook County offices, the circuit court system, and local village departments. Here you will find how to search records, what fees to expect, and which offices handle each type of document.
Lemont Quick Facts
Cook County Records for Lemont
Lemont sits in Cook County, so all major public records go through county offices in Chicago. The Cook County Clerk at 118 N. Clark St., Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 is the main hub for vital records, document recordings, and election info. Call (312) 603-5656 for general questions. The vital records line is (312) 603-7790.
Birth certificates from Cook County cost $15 for the first copy and $4 for each extra. You need a valid photo ID to pick them up in person. The clerk office also processes death certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital documents. If you cannot make it to the Chicago office, the state offers vital records through IDPH (more on that below).
For property documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Cook County Clerk runs a free online search. Visit the Cook County recordings search to look up filed documents. You can search by name, date, or document type. This is a quick way to check property ownership in Lemont without leaving home.
The Cook County Assessor handles property values and assessment data. Search by address or PIN to find assessed values, lot details, building info, and exemptions for Lemont properties. The assessor phone number is 312.443.7550.
Lemont Property Tax Records
Property taxes in Lemont go through the Cook County Treasurer. The treasurer website has a search tool where you enter a PIN or address to see the full tax bill. You can see what has been paid, what is owed, and how the bill breaks down by taxing body. Call 312.443.5100 with questions.
The tax bill breakdown is helpful. It shows how much of the Lemont property tax goes to schools, the village, the park district, the library, and fire protection. This info is public and free to view for any property in the village. You do not need to own the property to look it up.
The Cook County Assessor site is where property values come from. If you think your assessment is wrong, you can file an appeal with the assessor. The site walks you through the process. Appeals happen on a set schedule, and Lemont falls in the south suburban triennial reassessment cycle. Check the assessor site for the current timeline.
The IDPH vital records portal lets you order birth and death certificates from the state when you cannot visit Cook County in person.
The Illinois Department of Public Health processes vital records by mail and online. This is a backup option if you cannot visit the Cook County Clerk in Chicago. State processing takes two to four weeks, so it is slower than going in person at the county level.
Lemont Court Records
Court records for Lemont go through the Cook County Circuit Court. The nearest courthouse is the 5th District in Bridgeview. It handles traffic, misdemeanor, and civil cases for the south and southwest suburbs. The address is 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview, IL 60455.
For felony and family law cases, those move through the main courthouse in Chicago. You can search all Cook County court records online through the Cook County Clerk of Court site. Search by name or case number. The phone is (312) 603-5030. The online search is free, but getting copies of documents costs a fee.
Criminal case records are public in Illinois. You can look up whether someone has a case in Cook County by using the clerk of court search tool. This covers current and closed cases. Older records may not appear in the online system, so call the clerk if you think a record should exist but does not show up.
The ISP background check tool lets you search criminal records across all of Illinois, not just Cook County.
The Illinois State Police offers a criminal background check service online. This covers the whole state, not just Cook County. You pay a fee to run the search, and results come back in a few business days. This is a good option if you need a broader search beyond Cook County court records.
FOIA and Public Records Requests
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request records from the Village of Lemont and Cook County offices. Submit your request in writing. The village must respond within five business days. They can ask for five more days on large requests.
Copies are free for the first 50 pages (black and white). After that, you pay up to 15 cents per page. Email copies are free in most cases. The village cannot charge you for the staff time spent looking for your records. If they deny your request, they have to cite the specific section of the law that allows it. You can appeal denials to the Illinois Attorney General.
Common FOIA requests in Lemont include police reports, building permits, code violations, meeting minutes, and budget records. Most of these go through without any issues. The village handles dozens of FOIA requests each year, so the process is well established.
The Illinois General Assembly site has the full text of the FOIA law. Read it before you make a request so you know your rights and what to expect from the village or county.
How to Search Lemont Records
Online tools are the fastest way to search the Lemont residents directory. Use the Cook County recordings search for deeds. Check the assessor for property values. Look at the treasurer for tax bills. Search the clerk of court for case records.
Visit in person when you need certified documents. The Cook County Clerk in Chicago is the main office for vital records. The Bridgeview courthouse handles court records for the Lemont area. Always bring a photo ID. Some offices only accept cash for fees.
Mail requests work for people who cannot search online or visit in person. Write to the Cook County Clerk at 118 N. Clark St., Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 or send a FOIA request to the Village of Lemont. Be specific about what records you need. Include your return address and phone number. Most mail requests get answered in two to three weeks.
- Property: Cook County Assessor and recordings search
- Taxes: Cook County Treasurer
- Court cases: Cook County Clerk of Court
- Vital records: Cook County Clerk or IDPH
- Village records: FOIA request to Village of Lemont
Cook County Residents Directory
Lemont is part of Cook County. The county runs the courts, clerk office, assessor, and treasurer that handle most public records for Lemont residents. For full details on Cook County resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Illinois Cities
Other cities near Lemont have residents directory pages too. These can help if you are searching for someone who may live in the broader southwest suburban area.