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 4, 2026.
Herrin, Illinois, in Williamson County, has about 12,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Herrin 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, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Herrin public records, Williamson County property records, Herrin arrest records, Herrin warrants, Herrin inmate search, Herrin criminal records, Illinois arrest records and Illinois inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Herrin
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Herrin are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at williamsoncountyil.gov/departments/county-clerk-and-recorder/remote... (page title: Remote Land Records Access | Williamson County), phone (618) 998-2110, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Herrin
The Supervisor of Assessments sets the value each parcel in Herrin 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 williamsoncountyil.gov/supervisor-of-assessments (page title: Supervisor of Assessments | Williamson County), phone (618) 998-2189, 407 N. Monroe Street, Suite 205 Marion, IL 62959, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Herrin
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Herrin, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityofherrin.com/forms (page title: FORMS & DOCUMENTS | CityofHerrin), 300 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at cityofherrin.com/cityclerk (page title: City Clerk | CityofHerrin), phone 618-942-3175, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Herrin
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Circuit Court of Williamson County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at williamsoncountyil.gov/departments/circuit-clerk, phone (618) 997-1301.
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.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Williamson County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Williamson County and Illinois. These property pages from its Williamson County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Land Records (williamsoncountyil.gov)
- Williamson IL REACH (experience.arcgis.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Herrin?
The County Recorder, at williamsoncountyil.gov, phone (618) 998-2110. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Herrin are filed there, and the Supervisor of Assessments (williamsoncountyil.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Herrin?
The Supervisor of Assessments, whose page SearchSystems verified is at williamsoncountyil.gov.
Where are evictions from Herrin filed?
In the Circuit Court of Williamson 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 Herrin 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.