Location guide · Lake County, IL
Find a property owner in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County takes in Waukegan and the surrounding area. In Illinois, deeds are recorded by the county recorder or county clerk, and property is assessed by the township or county assessor. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Lake County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Lake County records
Record searches give you a name and a mailing address, not a phone number. Plan a second step to get phones and emails, and screen them against Do Not Call before you dial.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Lake County?
The Lake County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Lake County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the township or county assessor; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county recorder or county clerk. Most Lake County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Lake County?
Yes. Illinois deed and assessment records are public. Calling or texting the owner is a separate question: the federal TCPA and the Do Not Call registry apply, so screen numbers before you dial.