What are Naperville Public Records?
Under Illinois' Freedom of Information Act, Naperville public records include all reports, writings, photographs, recordings, and electronic information related to the transaction of public business. The act specifies that these records are public, notwithstanding their characteristics or physical form. Regardless, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act provides for exemptions to public access if the records contain:
- Security information for detention facilities or correctional institutions
- Trade secrets and some financial information
- Any information that will cause an unwarranted invasion of a person's privacy
- Certain criminal records maintained by criminal justice agencies
- Any other information considered private by Illinois law
Naperville Crime Statistics
The Naperville Police Department (NPD) publishes statistics for criminal activity reported in the city. According to the NPD's 2020 mid-year report, the city recorded a total of 956 Part 1 Crimes. These include 12 cases of criminal sexual assault, 19 armed robberies, 84 burglaries, 42 motor vehicle thefts, 18 cases of aggravated assault/battery, and 180 cases of burglary to motor vehicle. Although its rate dropped by 22% over 2019's figure, theft was the most common Part 1 Crime with 600 reported cases. The least common was arson, as there was no recorded case. The NPD also reported a total of 1,535 Part 2 Crimes. These include 124 motor vehicle offenses, 18 sex offenses, 7 deadly weapons offenses, 54 violations of the Cannabis Control Act, 205 cases of disorderly conduct, and 56 offenses involving children. There were no recorded cases of kidnapping.
Are Naperville Criminal Records Public?
Under Illinois law, Naperville criminal records are public and accessible by all city residents. However, a third-party requester must obtain signed consent from the person named on the desired record. Anyone interested in requesting criminal history information from the Naperville Police Department's Record Section may submit a request. Select "Police Certificate/Background Check" from the listed request types, fill the form, and follow subsequent prompts.
Residents may also contact the NPD's Records Section using the following:
Naperville Police Department
Records Section
1350 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 420-6157
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
How to Obtain Naperville Police Reports and Arrests Records
Interested parties may obtain copies of public Naperville records, including police reports and arrest records, through the Naperville Police Department's Records Section. Interested persons may send written requests by mail or visit the NPD in person. Each written request should contain the names of any involved persons, location of arrest or incident, charge information, and other available details. Send the request to:
Records Section
1350 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 420-6157
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Naperville
The Investigations Division of the Naperville Police Department provides a free searchable online database of all registered sex offenders in the city. An interested party may search by the offender's name, address, and zip. If available on the database, interested persons may also access the offender's work, volunteer, school, and secondary addresses.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) both maintain individual statewide sex offender registries. Both registries allow Naperville residents to search for sex offenders by name, county, city, and zip code. On the ISP's sex offender registry, residents may specify offender type and current status. In addition to other available search options, the IDOC's sex offender registry allows residents to specify a release date or date range.
How to Find Naperville Inmate Records
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and the Will County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) provide information on Naperville inmate records. The DCSO provides this information via the Sheriff's Inmate Reference Information System (SIRIS). SIRIS displays a list of all inmates released in the last 24 hours, allows persons to search for current inmates by name, and view a list of current inmates. Each record displays the inmate's full name, ID number, physical description, booking date, information on charges and bonds, and a booking photograph.
The WCSO's inmate inquiry allows searching for inmates by name, subject number, booking number, and booking date. Requestors may also filter the search results to only display persons currently in custody. The WCSO's search results show information on each inmate, similar to those provided by the DCSO. However, booking photographs are unavailable.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Naperville?
All DuPage Correctional Facility visitors must register and schedule visits online or in person by submitting an email address. Visitors must schedule a minimum of one day before the visit and a maximum of 10 days in advance. At each visit, inmates may not receive more than four visitors, including minors. Before a visit, each visitor must present photo identification. Applicable forms of ID include the following:
- Illinois driver's license
- Passport
- United States military identification
- United States Passport ID card
- Other state identification
Anyone younger than 17 may only visit in the company of an adult, and must be registered under the adult's account. All visitors must arrive at the facility and sign in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visitation time.
Persons visiting the Will County Adult Detention Facility must schedule by calling (815) 774-7950, a maximum of 48 hours in advance. The facility allows visitors any day of the week, depending on available visitation booths. Upon entry, a visitor must present a valid ID that carries the visitor's current address.
Each inmate is allowed up to two weekly visits, at thirty minutes each. Inmates at the facility may only receive visitors after their first court appearance. Persons incarcerated at the Will County Adult Detention Facility within the last 30 days will not be allowed to visit. The facility also allows video visits at the:
Will County Video Visitation Center
20 South Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Court Records
The DuPage and Will County Circuit Courts serve Naperville and have general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases from the city. The Circuit Courts have further divisions according to case type. These divisions include criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, domestic relations, and traffic.
The Circuit Court also has concurrent jurisdiction with the Illinois Supreme Court over revenue, habeas corpus, and mandamus prohibition cases. However, the Circuit Court cannot exercise jurisdiction over these cases if the Supreme Court has accepted the case. The DuPage and Will County Circuit Courts are located at:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
Phone: (630) 407-8600 (Criminal and Traffic)
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Fax: (815) 740-8074
Will County Circuit Court
River Valley Justice Center
3208 West McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Fax: (815) 740-8074
Will County Circuit Court
Will County Court Annex
57 North Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 772-8592
Fax: (815) 740-8074
Are Naperville Court Records Public?
Under Illinois law, most Naperville court records are open to the public upon request. However, juvenile records are considered private and therefore exempt from public disclosure. Furthermore, the court cannot ensure access to documents exchanged between parties if the documents were not filed in court.
How to Obtain Naperville Court Case Records
The DuPage and Will County Circuit Courts both provide the general public with access to court records. Anyone may view or obtain Naperville court records, except a record is sealed or otherwise considered private by law.
Ordering a record by mail requires sending a written request to the court that heard the case. Requestors must ensure that all written requests contain details of the desired records. These details may include persons involved, dates of proceedings, and final judgment of the case, if applicable. Send the written request to:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
Phone: (630) 407-8600 (Criminal and Traffic)
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Fax: (815) 740-8074
Interested persons may also visit the above locations to request court records in person. Each location also has computerized public terminals where Naperville residents may view court case information if uninterested in requesting copies of the records.
What are Naperville Vital Records?
Naperville vital records are created by official government agencies and contain details of life events in the city. Events recorded on vital records include marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Interested and eligible persons may obtain copies of Naperville vital records by sending requests to the respective record custodian.
Where and How to Obtain Naperville Divorce Records
The DuPage or Will County Circuit Clerk issues copies of divorce records to requestors. Naperville residents may send written requests for these records or visit either clerk's office in person. If sending a written request, ensure that it contains the divorced parties' names, divorce date, and other related information. If the divorce was contested, requestors may include settlement agreements or available judgment details. Send the request to the clerk's office or visit at:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Fax: (815) 740-8074
Where and How to Get Naperville Marriage Records
The DuPage County Clerk provides copies of Naperville marriage records to requestors. All marriage certificates are public and may be requested by any resident. The county clerk makes records available by mail and in person. To request by mail, send a completed marriage certificate application. The requestor must fill the form with the names of the married parties as well as the date and place of marriage. The first copy costs $14, and each additional copy of the same record costs $2 if ordered together with the first. Enclose the completed form with a check or money order made out to the DuPage County Clerk. Send the request to:
DuPage County Clerk
P.O. Box 1026
Wheaton, IL 60187
Alternatively, visit the County Clerk's Office to fill out the application and request in person. The DuPage County Clerk is located at:
DuPage County Clerk's Office
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Where and How to Find Naperville Birth Records
Naperville birth records are accessible from the DuPage County Clerk. However, birth records are not public records and are only available to the following persons:
- The person named on the certificate (if 18 years old or older)
- A parent whose name appears on the birth certificate
An eligible person may request by sending a completed birth certificate application to the county clerk. The first copy of a birth record costs $14, and each additional copy of the same birth certificate ordered at the same time costs $2. Mail requests require a check or money order payable to the DuPage County Clerk. Enclose the application with a copy of a current and valid photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Illinois state identification card
- United States Passport
- Illinois driver's license
- Out-of-state driver's license
- United States military identification card
- Selective service card
- United States immigration card
- United States naturalization certificate
Send the documents to the County Clerk or visit in person using the following information:
Mailing Address:
DuPage County Clerk
P.O. Box 1026
Wheaton, IL 60187
Physical Address:
DuPage County Clerk's Office
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Where and How to Find Naperville Death Records
The DuPage County Clerk only issues copies of Naperville death certificates to relatives of the decedents or other persons that can prove financial interest in the records. Eligible persons may download and complete a death record application. Each death certificate costs $18 for the first copy, and $6 for each extra copy of the same death certificate requested at the same time. Requesting a death record also requires a current and valid government-issued photo IDs such as a driver's license, state identification card, naturalization certificate, immigration card, or military identification card.
