This bureau collects records pertaining to births, marriages, divorces, and deaths. The data collected are summary information furnished by counties. Check with county courthouse for detailed information. The state supreme court's record repository receives all court records involving civil and criminal litigation. Check with the individual court clerk's office for specific information about searching records and the release of information.
Requirements vary widely.
Some states do not consider all court records to be public information. The court docket, however, is available to anyone. Secretary of State This office maintains records concerning business and professional licensing. All sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations are registered with this office. Most financing statements are filed at the state level, usually with the Secretary of State's Office.