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 1, 2026.
Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County, has about 115,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Evansville is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; 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: Evansville public records, Vanderburgh County property records, Evansville arrest records, Evansville warrants, Evansville inmate search, Evansville criminal records, Indiana arrest records and Indiana inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Evansville
Who owns a parcel in Evansville 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 evansvillegov.org/county/department/index.php?structureid=32 (page title: Recorder's Office | Vanderburgh County), phone (812) 435-5215, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Evansville
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Evansville is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
Permits and City Records in Evansville
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Evansville, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=7 (page title: Locations | City Clerk | City of Evansville, IN), phone 812-436-4992, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at evansvillegov.org/county/department (page title: County Home PageCity Home PageAuditor's OfficeAnimal Care & ControlArea Plan CommissionCounty AssessorBuilding), phone (812) 435-5000, 1400 E Virginia St Evansville, IN 47711, Monday-Friday, 8AM to 5PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Evansville
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Vanderburgh Circuit and Superior Courts, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at in.gov/courts/local/vanderburgh-county.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act a county office must answer a request within 24 hours for a request made in person and 7 days for one sent by mail or email, and it may charge a copy fee set by the agency, within statutory limits. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at evansvillegov.org/county/topic/index.php?topicid=1146&structureid=34 (page title: Request Public Records | Vanderburgh County).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Vanderburgh County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Vanderburgh County and Indiana. These property pages from its Vanderburgh County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Certified Tax Lien Database (evansvillegov.org)
- City of Evansville/Vanderburgh County Indiana GIS Hub Portal (evvc-evvc.opendata.arcgis.com)
- DLGF: Assessed Value Search (in.gov)
- Tax Parcel Viewer (data-65c7d-vandassessor.opendata.arcgis.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Evansville?
The County Recorder, at evansvillegov.org, phone (812) 435-5215. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Evansville are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Evansville?
The County Assessor.
Where are evictions from Evansville filed?
In the Vanderburgh Circuit and Superior Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Evansville 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.