County Public Records
Dekalb County Public Records
Use this guide to start DeKalb County searches across recorder filings, property and tax data, and clerk-held files, with clear routing and the right search inputs.
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Primary Land Records
County Recorder/Clerk-Recorder holds deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, and related recordings.
Property & Parcels
Assessor/Appraiser maintains owner rolls, parcel maps, legal descriptions, and assessed values.
Tax Billing
Treasurer/Tax Collector provides current bills, payments, and delinquency status by parcel or owner.
Vital & Clerk Files
County Clerk handles marriage licenses and local filings; birth/death records are typically at the state level.
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Where To Start
- Start with the Recorder/Clerk-Recorder index to locate deeds, mortgages, and liens by grantor/grantee, document number, or legal description.
- Search the Assessor/Appraiser parcel lookup for owner name, parcel number, or address to confirm the APN/PIN and property details.
- Check the Treasurer/Tax Collector for tax bill lookup and payment status by parcel number or owner name.
- Use the County Clerk search for marriage license records and local clerk-held public files; request certified copies as needed.
- Confirm probate filings in the Probate Court/Clerk docket index by decedent name or case number before requesting copies.
Record Routing
- Deeds, Mortgages, Liens → County Recorder/Clerk-Recorder
- Parcel Ownership, Assessed Value, Maps → Assessor/Appraiser
- Tax Bills, Payments, Delinquencies → Treasurer/Tax Collector
- Marriage Licenses, Clerk Files → County Clerk
- Estates, Wills, Guardianships → Probate Court/Clerk
Common Search Inputs
- Grantor/Grantee Name
- Document Number or Book/Page
- Parcel Number (APN/PIN)
- Site Address
- Legal Description (Subdivision, Lot/Block)
- Case or Probate File Number
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Recorder / Clerk-Recorder | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats | Online index by name/document; in-office index; request uncertified or certified copies | Establishes chain of title and lien status for DeKalb County properties. |
| Assessor / Appraiser | Owner name, parcel number (APN/PIN), assessments, land use | Parcel lookup by owner, address, or APN; map/GIS layers | Links an address to the correct parcel and legal description used across county records. |
| Treasurer / Tax Collector | Current and prior tax bills, payment confirmation, delinquency | Bill search by parcel or owner; payment and receipt lookup | Verifies tax standing tied to the same parcel identifiers used by the recorder and assessor. |
| County Clerk | Marriage licenses and clerk-held public files | Index search by name/date; request certified copies as required | Provides county-issued vital-related records and administrative filings relevant to DeKalb County residents. |
| Probate Court / Probate Clerk | Estate, will, and guardianship case files | Docket or case index by decedent or case number; copy requests | Connects property interests with probate proceedings affecting DeKalb County assets. |
DeKalb County Record FAQs
How do I request a certified copy of a deed or lien?
Locate the document in the Recorder/Clerk-Recorder index by name or document number, then request a certified copy from that office using the recorded instrument details.
Can I search DeKalb County property records by address only?
Use the Assessor’s parcel lookup or GIS to convert the address to a parcel number (APN/PIN); then use the APN/PIN across recorder and tax searches.
Where are marriage records found for DeKalb County?
Marriage licenses and related certifications are held by the County Clerk; older or restricted vital events like birth/death are typically maintained at the state level.
What if the online index does not cover older records?
Check index date ranges; for earlier books or microfilm, use the in-office index and request copies by book/page or instrument number.