Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox County, has about 29,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Galesburg is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the Supervisor of Assessments; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Galesburg public records, Knox County property records, Galesburg arrest records, Galesburg warrants, Galesburg inmate search, Galesburg criminal records, Illinois arrest records and Illinois inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Galesburg
Who owns a parcel in Galesburg and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at knoxcountyil.gov/departments/county_recorder/index.php (page title: Knox County, Illinois), phone 309-345-6718, 200 South Cherry Street Galesburg, IL 61401, a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Galesburg
The Supervisor of Assessments sets the value each parcel in Galesburg is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Illinois assesses property at a third of market value; Cook County reassesses one third of the county each year and the rest of the state runs on four-year cycles.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Supervisor of Assessments' page at knoxcountyil.gov/departments/assessment_office/index.php (page title: Knox County, Illinois), phone 309-345-3845, 121 S Prairie Street, Suite 1, Galesburg, IL 61401, a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Permits and City Records in Galesburg
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Galesburg, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at ci.galesburg.il.us/government/departments/index.php (page title: City of Galesburg Departments), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at ci.galesburg.il.us/government/elected_officials___election_offices/... (page title: City Clerks Office), 55 West Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Galesburg
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Circuit Court of Knox County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at illinoiscourts.gov/courts-directory/25/Knox-County-Courthouse/court, phone (309) 345-3847.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act a county office must answer a request within 5 business days, with one 5-day extension, and it may charge copying only after the first 50 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Galesburg?
The County Recorder.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Galesburg?
The Supervisor of Assessments.
Where are evictions from Galesburg filed?
In the Circuit Court of Knox County. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Illinois?
Illinois assesses property at a third of market value; Cook County reassesses one third of the county each year and the rest of the state runs on four-year cycles.
Is this the official Galesburg website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.