Troy Residents Directory Search
The Troy residents directory uses public records from Madison County offices, city departments, and Illinois state databases. Troy is a city of about 11,647 people in the eastern part of Madison County. Records for Troy residents go through the county courthouse in Edwardsville and several free state search tools. This page covers where to find records, how to access them, and what fees to expect.
Troy Quick Facts
Madison County Records for Troy
All public records for Troy go through Madison County offices in Edwardsville. Edwardsville is the county seat and sits about 10 miles west of Troy. The main offices you will use are the recorder and the circuit clerk.
The Madison County Recorder stores deeds, liens, mortgages, and other property documents. If you need to check who owns a house in Troy or look for liens on a property, the recorder is where to go. They file and store these documents for every parcel in the county.
The Madison County online records portal lets you search recorded documents from your computer. You can look up by name, date range, or document type. Basic searches are free. If you need certified copies, you will need to order them from the recorder office in person or by mail.
The Madison County Circuit Clerk manages court records for the 3rd Judicial Circuit. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for Troy residents are all on file at the Edwardsville courthouse. You can search by name or case number at the clerk office. Copy fees depend on the type and size of the document.
The county clerk also handles vital records for Madison County. Birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage records for Troy residents can be obtained at the clerk office in Edwardsville. Bring a photo ID when you visit.
State Records for Troy Residents
Illinois state agencies run free databases that cover Troy residents. These go beyond county records and give you statewide data.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation lets you check whether someone holds a valid state license. The search is free and covers dozens of professions.
Use the IDFPR license lookup tool to search by name or city.
Type in "Troy" and pick a profession to see everyone with that license in the city. Results show license status, issue date, expiration, and any disciplinary actions. This is useful for checking doctors, contractors, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals.
The Illinois Department of Public Health keeps statewide birth and death records from 1916 to the present. You can order certified copies by mail or online through their website.
Visit the IDPH vital records page for forms and fee info.
Birth certificates cost about $15 and death certificates about $17 through IDPH. Processing by mail takes a few weeks. The Madison County Clerk in Edwardsville is often faster for local vital records.
The Illinois State Police offer a $16 criminal background check that covers all 102 counties. You submit a name and date of birth and get back any arrests or convictions on file statewide. The ISP also runs a free sex offender registry at sor.isp.illinois.gov where you can search by city or zip code.
Troy FOIA Requests
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives anyone the right to request public records from government bodies in Troy. This covers city hall, the police, and other city departments. You do not need to be a Troy resident to file.
The city has five business days to respond. They can give you the records, deny with a written reason, or ask for more time. Denials can be appealed to the Illinois Attorney General. The first 50 pages of copies are free. After that, up to 15 cents per page. Email copies are usually free. They cannot charge for search time.
Court Records for Troy
Court records for Troy go through the 3rd Judicial Circuit at the Madison County Courthouse. All case types are handled in Edwardsville.
The Illinois Courts website provides an overview of the state system and links to circuit resources.
Contact the circuit clerk to search for a case. You can look up by name or case number. Civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases all create public records. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Juvenile records are sealed. Federal cases go through a separate system.
Small claims and eviction filings are also on file with the circuit clerk. These come up often in residents directory searches because they are tied to specific people and addresses in Troy.
How to Search Troy Records
There is no one database that covers everything. Here is where to go for each record type.
- Property records: Madison County Recorder online portal
- Court cases: Madison County Circuit Clerk in Edwardsville
- Vital records: Madison County Clerk or IDPH
- City records: FOIA request to City of Troy
- Criminal history: ISP background check ($16)
- Sex offenders: ISP sex offender registry (free)
- Professional licenses: IDFPR lookup (free)
Start with the free online tools. The Madison County Recorder portal handles property lookups. State databases from ISP, IDPH, and IDFPR work from any device. For records that need an in-person visit, the Edwardsville courthouse is about 10 miles from Troy. Bring a photo ID and cash or check for copy fees.
Madison County Residents Directory
Troy is part of Madison County. Public records for the city run through the county courthouse in Edwardsville. For a full look at county records, search tools, and office info, visit the Madison County residents directory.
Nearby Illinois Cities
Cities near Troy also have residents directory pages. Checking nearby cities is useful if you are searching for someone who may have moved around the area.