A person must register for our tax sale 10 business days prior to the sale. You may send your letter of intent to attend the sale by mail or fax. If you will have an assistant attending the sale you need to note that in your registration letter, listing their name. There is a deposit of $50.00 required at the time of registration which will be applied to your purchases. The deposit will not be refunded to you if you do not participate in the tax sale.
Knox County Treasurer
200 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Fax : 309-343-7002
Phone: 309-345-3811
The day of sale you will be required to leave a blank check to cover your purchases. The amount for each parcel will include tax, penalty and cost due. Our office will total your purchases and contact you with that amount within 2-3 days. Tax Certificates will be issued and mailed to you after the sale is balanced.
