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.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Property & Tax Records
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Superior Court and State Court in DeKalb? ▼
Superior Court (dksuperiorclerk.com) handles felonies, major civil cases, and real estate filings. State Court (dekalbgastatecourt.gov) handles misdemeanors, traffic, and smaller civil cases. They use separate search systems.
Where are DeKalb County property deeds? ▼
The Clerk of Superior Court serves as the recorder. Search the Landmark Web Official Records at deeds.dekalbcountyga.gov, or use the public access computers at the Clerk's office.
Where do I check DeKalb property tax bills? ▼
The Tax Commissioner at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org. Search for tax bills, payment status, and delinquent amounts. This is separate from the Property Appraisal office that sets values.
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