Find People in Highland Illinois
Highland people search records are kept at Madison County offices in Edwardsville, the county seat. Highland is a city of about 10,300 people on the eastern edge of Madison County. It sits farther from the Metro East core but still falls under all the same Madison County offices for public records. Court cases, vital records, property deeds, and tax data for Highland residents all go through the county. This page covers how to search for a person with ties to Highland using local, county, and state resources.
Highland Quick Facts
Highland City Records
The Highland City Clerk keeps records for city government business. Meeting minutes, local ordinances, and business licenses are on file. These are public records. If a person had dealings with the Highland city government, their name may show up in the clerk's files.
Highland is a smaller city, so local records may be limited compared to larger Metro East cities. For court records, vital records, and property files, you go to Madison County offices in Edwardsville. The drive is about 25 miles. For FOIA requests on city-level records, send them to the Highland clerk. The city responds within five business days under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140).
Madison County Records for Highland
The 3rd Judicial Circuit Court at 155 N. Main St. in Edwardsville handles all cases from Highland. Call (618) 296-6205. Every civil suit, criminal case, family matter, and traffic ticket from Highland goes through this court. Records are public and you can search by name. The Judici portal gives free online access to case data. This is one of the easiest ways to start a Highland people search.
Vital records are at the Madison County Clerk, 157 N. Main St., Room 102. Call (618) 296-6218. Birth certificates cost $15. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy. Marriage licenses run $50. Under the Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535), birth records are restricted but death and marriage records are more open. Older records have fewer access limits.
Property records go through the Recorder at Room 134. Call (618) 296-1530. Deeds, mortgages, and liens tie a name to a Highland address. The Treasurer at Room 103 has tax records. Call (618) 296-6201. Highland has a mix of older homes and newer builds, so property records span many decades. The Treasurer page offers free online lookups.
Court filings go through eFileIL. Electronic filing is now standard for the 3rd Judicial Circuit.
Highland Police Department
The Highland Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports for the city. These are public. File a FOIA request in writing. Include the person's name, dates, and what kind of report you want. The department responds in five business days.
Criminal cases from Highland go to the 3rd Circuit Court in Edwardsville. The Madison County Sheriff at 405 Randle St. handles county-level law enforcement. Call (618) 692-6087. The Sheriff's website has info on inmates and county services. Booking records are public and can be part of a Highland people search.
State Databases for Highland People Search
Illinois runs free databases that help with a Highland people search. The IDFPR License Lookup checks professional licenses. Search by name to see if someone has a state license. The tool shows license type, status, and any discipline.
The IDOC Offender Search covers current and past state inmates. The Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders by name or area. Narrow results to Highland. The VINE system sends free custody alerts. All state tools cover Highland and every other city in Illinois.
Voter registration is public. Contact the Madison County elections office at (618) 296-6218 for voter data on Highland residents.
Highland FOIA Requests
File FOIA requests with the office that holds the records you want. City records go to the Highland clerk. County records go to Madison County offices. Write your request with your name, contact info, and a clear description. Agencies respond in five business days. The first 50 pages of copies are free. Denials can be appealed to the Illinois Attorney General.
Note: You do not need to be a Highland resident or an Illinois resident to file a FOIA request with any government agency in the state.
Nearby Cities
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Madison County People Records
Highland is in Madison County. All public records for Highland residents are filed at county offices in Edwardsville. The county handles vital records, court files, property data, and law enforcement records. For the full guide to Madison County offices, visit the page below.