East Moline People Records
East Moline people search draws on city offices, Rock Island County records, and free state databases that cover this part of the Quad Cities. East Moline is in Rock Island County, and most public records for its residents go through county offices in Rock Island, the county seat about 8 miles to the west. The East Moline City Clerk, police department, and the 14th Judicial Circuit Court all hold records that can help you locate a person or check their background. This page explains how to search each source, what records are available, and how to get copies.
East Moline Quick Facts
East Moline City Records
The East Moline City Clerk is at 915 16th Ave. Call (309) 752-1555 for help. The clerk keeps city records like council meeting minutes, local ordinances, and business licenses. These are public records. You can ask for them in person or file a written request.
The city website at eastmoline.com posts council agendas and minutes. For a people search in East Moline, these files may list a person's name if they got a permit, spoke at a meeting, or had other business with the city. The clerk handles FOIA requests for all city files too. Put your request in writing with a name, date range, and the type of record you need. The office has 5 business days to respond.
| Office | East Moline City Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 915 16th Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 |
| Phone | (309) 752-1555 |
| Website | eastmoline.com |
Vital records are not at the city level. Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses go through Rock Island County. The city clerk handles city business only.
East Moline Police Department
The East Moline Police Department is at 915 16th Ave. Call (309) 752-1547 for non-emergency help. Police records include incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. These are public and can be pulled through a FOIA request.
To get a report, file a written FOIA request at the station or by mail. Include the person's name, date of the event, and the type of report. The department has 5 business days to respond. Arrest records show the name, charges, date, and location. Some details may be redacted for privacy, but the core facts are usually available. If a case went to court, the 14th Judicial Circuit Court in Rock Island has the full file.
East Moline sits between Moline to the west and Hampton and Carbon Cliff to the east. If a person lived in East Moline but the crime took place in a neighboring city, that city's police hold the report. Rock Island County handles all court cases for the area through the 14th Circuit.
| Department | East Moline Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 915 16th Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 |
| Phone | (309) 752-1547 |
Rock Island County Records
Rock Island County handles most public records for East Moline residents. The county offices are in Rock Island, the county seat. Court cases, vital records, property files, and tax data all go through county offices there. The 14th Judicial Circuit Court covers Rock Island County along with Henry, Mercer, and Whiteside counties.
The Rock Island County Clerk keeps vital records like birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses. The County Recorder has property records including deeds, mortgages, and liens. Property records are good people search tools because they connect names to addresses. The County Treasurer has tax records showing ownership, assessed values, and payment status.
Court records from the 14th Judicial Circuit cover civil suits, criminal cases, family law, probate, and traffic. E-filing through the eFileIL system is required for most case types. Copy fees for court records are $2 per page. Certified copies cost $2 extra per page.
- Birth and death certificates: Rock Island County Clerk
- Property deeds and liens: Rock Island County Recorder
- Tax payment records: Rock Island County Treasurer
- Court case files: 14th Judicial Circuit Clerk
- Voter data: Rock Island County Elections Office
Note: All county offices are in Rock Island, so East Moline residents can handle most searches with a short drive to the county seat.
State People Search Tools
Illinois has free state databases that cover East Moline residents. These add to what city and county offices provide.
The IDFPR license lookup at IDFPR License Lookup shows if someone holds a state license. Search by name to check fields like nursing, real estate, or cosmetology. It is free. The IDOC offender search at IDOC Offender Search covers current and past state inmates. Search by name and get their location, sentence, and release date.
The Illinois Sex Offender Registry at sor.isp.illinois.gov shows registered sex offenders by name or area. Narrow results to East Moline to see who is on the list in your area. VINE at Illinois VINE sends custody alerts. If someone was arrested and booked into the Rock Island County Jail, VINE notifies you when their status changes.
Voter registration records are public too. Check with the Rock Island County elections office to see if a person is registered and what address they have on file. This is a quick way to confirm where someone lives in East Moline.
FOIA Requests for East Moline
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act covers all government offices. For East Moline records, send the request to the office that has the file. City records go to the East Moline City Clerk. Police records go to the police department. County records go to the right Rock Island County office. Write down your name, contact info, and what records you need. Be specific. Give a full name, date, and record type. Offices have 5 business days to respond with a 5-day extension for large requests. If denied, the office must explain why and tell you how to appeal.
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