Population
770K
County Seat
Decatur
Libraries
24
Schools
154
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dekalb County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Georgia state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dekalb County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dekalb County, Georgia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
770,307
Population
Census estimate
284,730
Households
Census estimate
$76,044
Median income
Annual household
$301,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Decatur
County seat
In Georgia
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Dekalb County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dekalb County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | DeKalb County - Judicial Information System IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA |
| Criminal records | Inmates and Arrest Reports |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dekalb County state portal below |
| Property records | ANNUAL NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Georgia Real Estate Records | Search By County Book and Name… |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Dekalb County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Dekalb County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Dekalb County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Dekalb County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dekalb County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dekalb County Records
2026
Dekalb County official government portal active
The official Dekalb County government website at www.co.dekalb.ga.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Dekalb County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dekalb County verified against the Georgia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dekalb County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dekalb County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Dekalb County property records online
Dekalb County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Dekalb County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dekalb County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dekalb County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Georgia statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Georgia state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Dekalb County Records
❌ Myth: "Dekalb County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dekalb County are held by the Georgia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dekalb County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Dekalb County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Georgia state repository has verified, current Dekalb County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dekalb County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dekalb County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.dekalb.ga.us — Official Dekalb County government website
- georgiacourts.gov — Court records — official source
- propertyappraisal.dekalbcountyga.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dekalb County & Georgia Records
For records not specific to Dekalb County, use Georgia's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Georgia statewide record systems:
- Georgia Court Records →
- Georgia Criminal Records →
- Georgia Property Records →
- Georgia Vital Records →
- Georgia Voter Records →
- Georgia Wants & Warrants →
- Georgia Licenses →
- Georgia Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Georgia statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Dekalb County, Georgia
Dekalb County is located in north-central Georgia. The county seat is Decatur (official site: http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/).
- Households: 284,730
- Median household income: $76,044
- Median home value: $301,100
- Below poverty line: 13.4%
- Land area: 267.7 sq mi
- Population density: 2,877.9 people / sq mi
Notices Annual 0965791
Official Free
appeal, you may contact the county Board of Tax Assessors which is located at Maloof Annex, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 and which may be
Official Tax Matter - Tax Year A B C
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Additional information on the appeal http://dor.georgia.gov/property-tax-real-and-personal-property The following Taxing Authority provided a certified Estimated Roll-Back Millage Rate of the Taxing Authority’s general operation and maintenance fund to · the county board of tax
ANNUAL NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT
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All documents and records used to determine the current value are available upon request. For further information regarding this assessment and filing an · appeal, you may contact the county Board of Tax Assessors which is located at Maloof Annex, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 and which ...
Georgia Real Estate Records | Search By County Book and Name | GSCCCA
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County Search · Lien Index · Name Search · Book Page Search · State Revenue Dept. Pending Lien Search · Notary Index · Notary Index Search · Plat Index · Name Search · Book Page Search · PT-61 Index · Name Search · Document Search · PREMIUM Address Search · PREMIUM Daily Search · PREMIUM Map Search · Real Estate Index · Name Search · Book Page Search · Property Search ·
Frequently Asked Questions | DeKalb County GA
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For information on where to vote on election day, contact the DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections Office at 404-298-4020 or click here. 6. What type of identification is required to vote? Any voter who appears in person at the absentee/advance poll, or the poll on Election Day must ...
Property Search | DeKalb Tax Commissioner
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Tax Sale Date Parcel ID Map Ref Tax Sale ID Owner Address Tenant Defendant Levy Type Lien Book Page Levy Date Min Year Max Year Total Tax Due 05-MAY-2026 15 002 02 070 15 002 02 070 25-R30228288-MAY STEVENS CHRISTINE 3935 S RIVER LN CHRISTINE STEVENS CHRISTINE STEVENS DEK 2803 0093 13-MAR-26 ...
DeKalb Tax Commissioner: Property Search - DeKalb County ...
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The Dekalb County Tax Commissioner's Office makes every effort to produce the most accurate information possible. Information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. The user hereby acknowledges that the information contained on this site is subject to change and cannot ...
DeKalb County - Judicial Information System
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DeKalb Superior Clerk of Court · DeKalb State Clerk of Court · DeKalb Magistrate Clerk of Court · DeKalb County Sheriff's Office · REGISTRATION FOR NON AGENCY USERS: After registering, click the profile icon, click Request Access, and select the Public Access with Documents role to view and print images from Smart Search. Search Hearings · Search for court hearings for a specified date range. Smart Search · Search for court records.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
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County Courthouse located at 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030, Juvenile · Court located at 4309 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 , and the 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032 location, THE CHIEF JUDGE DOES HEREBY DECLARE the · existence of a Judicial Emergency at the DeKalb County ...
Inmates and Arrest Reports
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
GBI Investigating DeKalb County Police Use of Force | Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Atlanta, GA – On Thursday, August 6, 2015, the DeKalb County Police Department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer use of force incident and the subsequent death of Troy Lee Robinson, 33. The initial information provided to the GBI was that DeKalb County officers conducted a traffic stop for a tag violation in the area of 2150 Flat Shoals Road in Atlanta, DeKalb County, GA.
GA Vital Records Offices Appling County Appling County Probate Judge
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DeKalb County Board of Health · Office of Vital Records · 445 Winn Way-Box 987 · Decatur, GA 30031 · (404) 294-3700 · Dodge County · Dodge County Clerk · P.O. Box 818 · Eastman, GA 31023-0818 · (912) 374-3775 · Dooly County · Dooly County Clerk · P.O. Box 322 ·
DeKalb County Early Voting Locations - My Voter Page
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GA My Voter Page — registration lookup.
Submit Complaint
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Please provide a detailed explanation of your complaint. Include names, addresses, dates, etc. regarding all parties involved · Your complaint will be given serious consideration by the board and further investigative action may be taken, if appropriate. You may be contacted by the board ...
Georgia Clerks Authority | Georgia Clerk of Courts | GSCCCA
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Due to construction that will allow us to better serve you, the Clerks’ Authority will suspend all walk-in service beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026. Read More Important Notice · Chanae Clemons , Superior Court Clerk of Clayton County Georgia, speaks about Clayton County and its community, ...
DeKalb County Home Page
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
ANUAL BUDGET 201 2 DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA W. Burel Elis , Jr.
Business, Voter & Other
Dekalb County, Georgia government portal.
co.dekalb.ga.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA portal: https://georgiacourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeKalb_Circuit_2025-01-22_LJE.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Georgia?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Georgia record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Georgia?
In Georgia, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Georgia law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Georgia?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Georgia. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.