Matteson Public Records
Matteson is a village in Cook County with about 18,600 people in the south suburbs of Chicago. The Matteson residents directory pulls from Cook County public records, including those held by the county clerk, circuit court, assessor, recorder, and treasurer. Matteson falls in the 6th Municipal Court District with a courthouse in Markham. This page walks through how to access records, search tools you can use, and the costs involved.
Matteson Quick Facts
Cook County Clerk Records for Matteson
The Cook County Clerk manages vital records for Matteson and the rest of Cook County. The main office is at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602. General phone is (312) 603-5656. Vital records phone is (312) 603-7790. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Markham suburban office at 16501 S. Kedzie Avenue is the closest location for Matteson residents who need in-person service.
Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy in the same order. A valid photo ID is needed. The Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) sets the rules for certified copies. Birth records are private for 75 years and death records for 20 years in Illinois. The Cook County Clerk has vital records going back to 1872.
State-level vital records are available from the Illinois Department of Public Health. They take mail and online requests. Processing takes longer than the county office, but it works if you can not make the trip.
That page has forms, fees, and full instructions for ordering birth, death, and marriage records from the state.
Matteson Property Records
Property records for Matteson are at the Cook County level. The Cook County recordings search lets you find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents online. Only records from after 1985 are in the online system. Older documents need an in-person visit. You download purchased documents yourself.
Recording fees changed in April 2024. Deeds, leases, mortgages, and easements cost $107 to record in Cook County. Certified paper copies are $55. Certified digital PDFs cost $65. Non-certified paper copies run $27.50 and non-certified electronic copies are $5. If your property is indexed wrong, submit a Database Correction Form by email.
The Cook County Assessor handles property value assessments on a three-year rotation. You get about 30 days to file an appeal after your notice comes. Call 312.443.7550 with questions. The Cook County property info site shows tax bills, five-year history, exemptions, and linked documents for any Matteson address.
Pay property taxes through the Cook County Treasurer at 118 North Clark Street, Room 212. Online bank account payments are free. Phone requests are no longer taken. Email the office and expect a reply in about 3 business days. Phone is 312.443.5100.
Court Records for Matteson
Matteson is in the 6th Municipal Court District. The Markham courthouse handles traffic, misdemeanor, and some civil cases for the south suburbs. Felony cases and bigger civil matters go to the Daley Center in downtown Chicago.
The Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages all court records. You can search online for civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and traffic cases. The electronic docket gives brief summaries. New filings may take a few days to show up. Call (312) 603-5030 for customer service.
Most records are open to the public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Sealed and juvenile records are the main exceptions. Everything else at the Markham court is available to anyone.
The Illinois Courts website covers the state court system. It has court rules, forms, and self-help tools for people who need to handle cases on their own.
The site explains how the circuit court system works and links to each judicial circuit across the state.
State Resources for Matteson
State agencies offer additional search tools for Matteson residents. The Illinois Department of Corrections has a free inmate search. It shows current inmates in state prisons along with offense and sentence data.
The IDOC search covers state facilities only. Federal inmates are in a separate system.
The Illinois State Police runs statewide criminal background checks for $16. These pull records from all 102 Illinois counties. It is a broader search than checking Cook County court records alone. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation offers a free license lookup for doctors, contractors, and other professionals.
FOIA Requests in Matteson
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act lets you request public records from the Village of Matteson. This covers police reports, building permits, code enforcement, and meeting minutes. The village has five business days to reply. Denials must cite a specific part of the law. You can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General.
The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free. After that, up to 15 cents per page. Electronic records by email are free. The full FOIA law is at 5 ILCS 140 on the Illinois General Assembly website.
Cook County Residents Directory
Matteson is within Cook County. All county records come from Cook County offices in Chicago and the suburban locations. For the full rundown on tools, fees, and offices, visit the county page.
Nearby Illinois Cities
These south suburban cities near Matteson have residents directory pages with search tools and local details.