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.
Jersey County, Illinois, has about 21,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Jersey County 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 or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, directory links, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Jersey County public records, Jersey County arrest records, Jersey County warrants, Jersey County inmate search, Jersey County criminal records, Illinois arrest records and Illinois inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Jersey County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Jersey County are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at jerseycountyclerk-il.gov (page title: JERSEY COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER OF DEEDS | 618 498 5571 Opt 6), phone 618 498 5571, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Jersey County
The Supervisor of Assessments sets the value each parcel in Jersey County 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 jerseycounty-il.gov/assessor (page title: Assessor | Jersey County Government), phone 618-498-5571, 201 W Pearl St. Jerseyville, IL 62052, Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Jersey County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Jersey County and Illinois. These property pages from its Jersey County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Jersey County Property Tax Inquiry (jerseyil.devnetwedge.com)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Jersey County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Jersey County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Jerseyville: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at jerseyville-il.us, phone 618-639-3334 (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Jersey County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Circuit Court of Jersey County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at circuitclerk.jerseycounty-il.gov.
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 Jersey County?
The County Recorder, at jerseycountyclerk-il.gov, phone 618 498 5571. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Jersey County are filed there, and the Supervisor of Assessments (jerseycounty-il.gov/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Jersey County?
The Supervisor of Assessments, whose page SearchSystems verified is at jerseycounty-il.gov/assessor.
Where are evictions from Jersey County filed?
In the Circuit Court of Jersey 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 Jersey County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.