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.
Stark County, Ohio, has about 374,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Stark County is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Auditor; 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 Stark County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Stark 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 starkcountyohio.gov/government/offices/recorder (page title: Stark County, Ohio), phone 330-451-7443, 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 170 Canton, OH 44702-1409, Mon 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Stark County
The County Auditor sets the value each parcel in Stark County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Ohio counties reappraise every six years with an update at the three-year mark, and tax 35 percent of the appraised value.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Stark County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Stark County and Ohio. These property pages from its Stark County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Search Real Estate Taxes Stark County Payment Portal (paymentportal.starkcountyohio.gov)
- Tax Estimator (realestate.starkcountyohio.gov)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Stark County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Stark County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Canton: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cantonohio.gov/510/Contact-Us, phone 330-489-3283 (verified September 25, 2026).
- Massillon: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at massillonohio.gov/government/city-council, phone (330) 830-1734 (verified September 25, 2026).
- Alliance: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cityofalliance.com, phone (330)823-5900 (verified September 25, 2026).
- Louisville: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at louisvilleohio.gov/m/faq?cat=19#question-91, phone 800-201-0005 (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Stark County
Court cases about land from Stark County, evictions among them, are filed in the Municipal and County Courts or the Stark County Court of Common Pleas.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at probate.co.stark.oh.us/search/search.html.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Ohio Public Records Act a county office must answer a request promptly, within a reasonable period of time, and it may charge the actual cost of copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Stark County?
The County Recorder, at starkcountyohio.gov, phone 330-451-7443. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Stark County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Stark County?
The County Auditor.
Where are evictions from Stark County filed?
In the Municipal and County Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Ohio?
Ohio counties reappraise every six years with an update at the three-year mark, and tax 35 percent of the appraised value.
Is this the official Stark 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.