How to Search DeKalb County Records (Start Here)
DeKalb County (Decatur, east of Atlanta) has two separate courts — Superior Court and State Court — with different case search systems.
- Superior Court and real estate records: dksuperiorclerk.com — the Clerk of Superior Court manages court records and land records. Real estate documents available via public access computers and online at deeds.dekalbcountyga.gov.
- State Court (misdemeanors): dekalbgastatecourt.gov — separate case search for civil and criminal misdemeanor cases. Also handles e-filing and probation payments.
- Property taxes: publicaccess.dekalbtax.org — DeKalb Tax Commissioner property search for tax bills and payment status.
- Property appraisals: DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department at dekalbcountyga.gov — responsible for all property valuations.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide Georgia GBI sex offender database.
gbi.georgia.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
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Voter Registration
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Confirm your DeKalb County Voter Registration by searching by name and birth date.
Property | Business Personal
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Property Appraisal Department business personal property records. Provides address, class, tax district, owner, owner address, and appraised & assessment values.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
DeKalb County Home Page
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DeKalb County home page and resource for government information. Find departments, contacts, board of commissioners, meetings, agendas, minutes, and more.
Dekalb County Government
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Dekalb County, Georgia government portal.
co.dekalb.ga.us
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Voter Registration
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Confirm your DeKalb County Voter Registration by searching by name and birth date.
Property | Business Personal
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Property Appraisal Department business personal property records. Provides address, class, tax district, owner, owner address, and appraised & assessment values.
Business, Voter & Other
DeKalb County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
DeKalb County home page and resource for government information. Find departments, contacts, board of commissioners, meetings, agendas, minutes, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in DeKalb County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in DeKalb County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — Georgia has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in DeKalb County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of Superior Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Commissioner.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in DeKalb County? ▼
Georgia handles vital records at the state level through Georgia DPH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court Judge in DeKalb County.
Are DeKalb County records available online? ▼
Yes — DeKalb County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering property records. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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