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 on September 23, 2026.
Stephenson County, Illinois, has about 43,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Stephenson 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.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Stephenson County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Stephenson 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 stephensoncountyil.gov/government/county_clerk_and_recorder/index.php (page title: Stephenson County, IL), phone 815-235-8289, 50 West Douglas St., Suite 500, Freeport, IL 61032, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Stephenson County
What a parcel in Stephenson County is taxed on is the business of the Supervisor of Assessments, which also 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 stephensoncountyil.gov/departments/county_assessment_office/index.php (page title: Stephenson County, IL), phone 815-235-8260, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Stephenson County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Stephenson County and Illinois. These recorded document pages from its Stephenson County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Stephenson County, IL (stephensoncountyil.gov)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Stephenson County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Stephenson County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Freeport: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cityoffreeport.org/directory2/freeport-illinois-city-hall (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Stephenson County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at stephensoncountyil.gov/government/circuit_clerk_and_court/index.php, phone 815-235-8266.
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 Stephenson County?
The County Recorder, at stephensoncountyil.gov, phone 815-235-8289. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Stephenson County are filed there, and the Supervisor of Assessments (stephensoncountyil.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Stephenson County?
The Supervisor of Assessments, whose page SearchSystems verified is at stephensoncountyil.gov.
Where are evictions from Stephenson County filed?
In the Circuit Court of Stephenson 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 Stephenson 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.