DeKalb County Georgia Property Records Navigator
Search DeKalb County Property Assessments, Parcel Records, Appeals and Tax Bills
DeKalb County property information is divided among several offices. The Property Appraisal Department determines fair market value, assessed value, property characteristics and exemption status. The Tax Commissioner issues and collects tax bills. The Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer or arbitration route handles formal assessment disputes, while the Clerk of Superior Court maintains recorded deeds, liens and plats.
This 2026 guide explains how to search by parcel ID, owner or address, read the appraisal card, compare fair market and assessed values, file an appeal, verify homestead and assessment-freeze benefits, update ownership, find a tax bill, pay in one or two installments and obtain recorded land documents.
Search parcel, owner, address and historical values
Decode fair market, assessed and taxable value
Handle appeals, exemptions and ownership updates
Find tax bills, payments, deeds, plats and liens
Chief Appraiser
Calvin C. Hicks, Jr.
Appraisal office phone
404-371-0841
Appraisal office
325 Swanton Way
Tax Commissioner
Nicole M. Golden
Editorial verification
August 6, 2026
DeKalb County Assessment, Exemption and Tax Status on August 6, 2026
The main 2026 appraisal deadlines have passed. DeKalb’s 2026 annual assessment notices were dated May 29, 2026, with a July 13, 2026 appeal expiration date shown on the property records. The July 13 special-homestead deadline has also passed, so new late applications are generally processed for the next tax year.
2026 assessment appeal
The standard 45-day filing window connected to the May 29 notice has closed. Check the property record for a later amended notice before assuming no separate deadline exists.
2026 tax bills
The Tax Commissioner normally mails annual bills during August. Search the live tax portal rather than waiting for a paper statement.
Upcoming payment dates
Full payment is due September 30, or eligible taxpayers can use the two-installment schedule of September 30 and November 15.
No bill received? Failure to receive a property-tax bill does not remove the responsibility to pay. Search the live Tax Commissioner record, verify the mailing address and contact the correct office before the deadline.
Late special exemption filing: The 2026 special-homestead portal states that applications submitted after July 13 will be processed for the next tax year.
Four DeKalb County Offices Handle Different Property Records
Property Appraisal
- Fair market and assessed values
- Parcel characteristics
- Ownership and mailing information
- Annual assessment notices
- Appeals and appeal status
- Property maps and land records
Tax Commissioner
- Property-tax bills
- Current and prior balances
- Payments and receipts
- Two-installment payment schedule
- Delinquent collections
- Homestead application administration
Appeal Tribunal
- Board of Equalization
- Hearing Officer
- Nonbinding Arbitration
- Evidence review
- Hearing decisions
- Superior Court appeal route
Superior Court Clerk
- Recorded deeds
- Plats and real-estate records
- Mortgages and releases
- Liens and instruments
- Certified copies
- Book, page and instrument searches
Do not send a payment dispute to the appraisal office: Property Appraisal determines values and record characteristics. The Tax Commissioner creates and collects the actual bill.
Georgia and Texas use different systems: Georgia uses a Board of Assessors, Property Appraisal Department and Tax Commissioner. Texas commonly uses a central appraisal district and Tax Assessor-Collector. Compare the roles in this existing Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector records guide.
Choose the DeKalb County Property Action You Need
Find a parcel record
Search by parcel ID, owner name or street address and verify the property before using values or exemption information.
Review the 2026 assessment
Download the annual notice and compare fair market value, assessed value, property class and characteristics.
File or check an appeal
Use the parcel profile, Access Code and 45-day notice deadline to file or review appeal status.
Verify homestead and freeze
Check exemption codes, application year, frozen base and county assessment-freeze savings.
Find or pay a tax bill
Use the Tax Commissioner portal for current bills, prior payments, installment amounts and online payment.
Find a deed, plat or lien
Use the Clerk’s official records search by name, document, book/page, parcel ID or legal description.
Jump to Your DeKalb County Property Task
How to Search DeKalb County Property Appraisal Records
Begin at the official Property Search and Values page.
Open the DeKalb County Property Search and Values page.
Open the linked Property Appraisal search portal.
The portal provides current and historical assessments, notices, characteristics, exemptions and appeal information.
Search by parcel ID when available.
Copy the full parcel identifier from a tax bill, assessment notice, deed, closing document or saved property record.
Use a simplified address when the parcel ID is unknown.
Start with the street number and main street name. Remove unit, direction or road suffix if no result appears.
Use owner name as a broad discovery search.
Try the surname, primary business name, trust name or prior owner. Remove punctuation and abbreviations when necessary.
Open every plausible result.
One address can contain several parcel IDs, condominium units, vacant tracts, parking parcels or business accounts.
Verify the parcel profile.
Match the parcel ID, address, tax district, class, land use, zoning and current ownership.
Review the notice and appeal sections.
Download the 2026 Annual Notice and check the notice date, expiration date and appeal history.
Open the printable summary.
Save a dated copy before paying, appealing, applying for an exemption or requesting a record correction.
Parcel ID search
Best for one exact property and for connecting appraisal, tax, GIS and deed records.
Address search
Useful when the parcel number is unknown. Search with less information first.
Owner search
Useful for finding several parcels, prior ownership or entity-owned property.
Historical search
Review prior annual notices, values, appeals and exemption history.
Best search order: Parcel ID → simplified address → owner surname or entity name → prior owner.
Seven Property-Record Fields to Verify Before Acting
Parcel ID
Match the full number.
Tax district
Check county or city location.
Property class
Confirm type and use.
Land use
Compare actual use.
January 1 owner
Controls tax-year records.
Assessment year
Use the correct notice.
Exemption code
Confirm approved benefits.
| Property-card field | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shows whether the parcel account is active. | Confirm that you have not opened an inactive or historical parcel. |
| Parcel ID and Alt ID | County identifiers used to connect appraisal, tax and mapping data. | Use the full parcel ID for official filings and payments. |
| Tax District | Identifies unincorporated DeKalb, a municipality or a special district. | Municipal and special-district taxes can change the final bill. |
| Class and Land Use | Describes how the parcel is classified and used. | Compare with actual use, occupancy and property type. |
| Current Ownership | Owner currently maintained in the appraisal system. | Compare with the most recently recorded deed. |
| Ownership on January 1 | Owner connected to the statutory assessment date. | This can differ from the current owner after a midyear sale. |
| Exemptions | Homestead, freeze, senior, disability or veteran benefit information. | Review code, application year, frozen base and benefit amounts. |
| Notices of Assessment | Downloadable annual notices and appeal-expiration dates. | Use the notice date to calculate the 45-day appeal window. |
| Appraiser | Assigned appraisal staff contact for the property division. | Call the listed appraiser for property-characteristic questions. |
How DeKalb County Calculates Assessed and Taxable Value
DeKalb County appraises real estate and personal property annually at fair market value as of January 1. Georgia property is generally assessed at 40% of fair market value before applicable exemptions are subtracted.
Official example: A $100,000 fair market value multiplied by 40% produces a $40,000 assessed value. If $10,000 of exemptions applies, the taxable value is $30,000 before the millage rate is applied.
Fair market value
Estimated price under typical market conditions as of January 1.
Review sales and property facts.
Assessed value
Fair market value multiplied by Georgia’s 40% assessment ratio.
Check the arithmetic.
Taxable value
Assessed value after applicable exemption deductions or freeze treatment.
Can differ by authority.
Tax amount
Taxable value multiplied by the adopted millage rate.
Tax Commissioner issues bill.
Fair market value
January 1 appraisal
×
40%
Assessment ratio
−
Exemptions
Eligible deductions
=
Taxable value
Before millage
Three appraisal approaches: Residential property commonly relies on comparable sales. The cost approach considers replacement cost less depreciation plus land. The income approach analyzes rental-income potential for investment property.
Assessment is not the bill: A lower or higher appraised value does not translate dollar-for-dollar into the final tax amount because exemptions, frozen bases, EHOST credits, city taxes and annual millage rates also matter.
DeKalb County Property Assessment Appeals
A property owner generally has 45 days from the date of the annual assessment notice to appeal value, uniformity, taxability, exemption denial or property characteristics.
2026 notices
DeKalb property records show 2026 annual notices dated May 29, 2026.
Appeal window
The notice starts the statutory filing period.
2026 deadline
The standard 2026 expiration date shown on county records was July 13.
Current status
The ordinary 2026 filing period has passed unless a later notice created another deadline.
Download the current assessment notice.
Open the parcel profile and select the 2026 Annual Notice.
Verify the deadline printed on the notice.
Use the notice-specific expiration date rather than relying only on a general article or calendar.
Choose the issue being appealed.
Common issues include value, uniformity, property characteristics, taxability or homestead denial or removal.
Select an avenue of appeal.
Choose Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer or Nonbinding Arbitration when completing the filing.
Gather property-specific evidence.
Prepare comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, plans, permits, appraisals, leases or income records.
Use the online filing route when the Access Code is available.
The notice contains a 10-digit Access Code. The online instructions request the final eight digits after the property is selected.
Use mail when online filing is unavailable.
Include parcel ID, address, daytime phone, appeal reason, evidence and selected appeal avenue.
Do not rely on email or fax.
DeKalb’s appeal instructions state that faxed and emailed appeals are not accepted.
Save confirmation or mailing proof.
An online failure does not extend the deadline, so retain the confirmation page, certified-mail receipt or USPS postmark evidence.
High-traffic warning: The county states that online availability is not guaranteed throughout the 45-day window. A portal outage does not extend the appeal period.
“I am reviewing DeKalb County parcel __________. My 2026 notice date is __________ and the expiration date is __________. I want to appeal based on __________. Please confirm the correct avenue, required evidence and accepted filing method.”
Choose the Correct DeKalb County Appeal Avenue
Board of Equalization
A three-member panel of trained property owners hears the appeal. This is the most common route for residential assessment disputes.
- No county filing fee
- Evidence presented at hearing
- Superior Court appeal may follow
Hearing Officer
A state-certified appraiser hears qualifying non-homestead property appeals when the value exceeds the applicable threshold.
- Property generally over $500,000
- Non-homestead property
- No county filing fee
Nonbinding Arbitration
Requires an independent certified appraisal and an arbitration filing fee.
- Certified appraisal at owner expense
- Independent arbitrator
- Specific filing requirements
Agent filing: A representative should include the required Letter of Authorization and complete contact information.
Choose carefully: Appeal avenues have different evidence, property-value and hearing requirements. The selection made on the original appeal can affect the later process.
DeKalb County Homestead Exemptions for 2026
Basic Homestead
Available to qualifying owners who owned and occupied the home as their primary legal residence on January 1.
2026 standard deadline: April 1
Property Assessment Freeze
The basic application also requests the county assessment freeze when eligibility requirements are satisfied.
County portion only
Senior Exemptions
Additional relief may be available for qualifying homeowners over age 62, with specific age and income conditions.
2026 special deadline: July 13
Disability Exemption
Special relief may be available for a permanently and totally disabled qualifying homeowner.
Basic approval required first
Disabled Veteran
Special exemption rules apply to qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses.
Supporting certification required
Surviving Spouse
Relief may apply to an un-remarried spouse of a qualifying peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Review special-exemption rules
Basic qualification: The applicant must generally have owned and occupied the property as the primary domicile on January 1, including vehicle registration and state income-tax residence.
Once approved: The basic exemption generally remains while the owner continues to own and occupy the home. DeKalb conducts periodic audits to verify continuing eligibility.
Current 2026 deadline position: The April 1 basic-homestead filing date and July 13 special-exemption date have passed. The special portal says filings after July 13 are processed for the next tax year.
Homestead application preparation checklist
- Full parcel ID
- Recorded owner name
- January 1 ownership date
- January 1 primary-residence status
- Georgia driver license or identification
- Vehicle-registration address
- Georgia income-tax residence
- Age, income, disability or veteran documents
Basic Homestead Application
Review January 1 ownership, primary-residence and assessment-freeze requirements.
Special Homestead Application
Check senior, disability, veteran and surviving-spouse eligibility.
Check Exemption Status
Open the parcel profile and review the exemption code, year, frozen base and benefit amount.
Basic Freeze, HOST/EHOST Credit and Exemption Amounts
Basic exemption
Reduces qualifying assessed or taxable value under the applicable authority.
County assessment freeze
Offsets qualifying future value increases for the county portion of the bill but does not freeze school, city or state taxes.
HOST/EHOST credit
Sales-tax-funded property-tax relief can reduce eligible homestead taxes. The annual amount depends on adopted rules and the property’s taxable position.
| Property-record item | Meaning | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Exemption Code | Identifies the approved homestead or special-exemption category. | A code can change after eligibility review or ownership change. |
| Applied Base | Base information connected to the exemption calculation. | Do not treat it as current market value. |
| Frozen Base | Base used for qualifying county assessment-freeze treatment. | Does not freeze all taxing authorities. |
| HOST/EHOST Amount | Sales-tax-funded property-tax relief shown by authority. | Annual savings can change. |
| Freeze Amount | Tax benefit attributed to qualifying assessment-freeze treatment. | Can differ by county, school, city and special authority. |
| Total Exemption Amount | Combined estimated tax benefit displayed in the property record. | Verify the actual amount on the annual tax bill. |
Do not assume the freeze applies everywhere: The DeKalb application specifically states that the property assessment freeze offsets future increases for the county portion and does not affect school, city or state taxes.
Data timing: The appraisal portal notes that some exemption detail can reflect the prior tax year until annual tax information is updated later in the year.
How to Find a DeKalb County Property-Tax Bill
Open the official Tax Commissioner portal.
Use DeKalb County Property Tax Public Access.
Search by parcel ID, address or owner name.
Use parcel ID for the cleanest match when it is available.
Open the correct property-tax account.
Match the parcel ID, property location, owner and tax year.
Review the annual bill and installment boxes.
DeKalb provides amounts for the first and second installments.
Check prior-year balances.
Excess payment may be applied to prior taxes before a refund is issued.
Review posted payments.
Compare the portal with mortgage, closing, bank or mailed-payment records.
Sign up for emailed bills when desired.
The Tax Commissioner allows owners to request original tax bills by email from the property record.
Save a dated copy before payment.
Keep the bill, installment selection, payment amount and parcel ID together.
Bills mailed
Property-tax bills are normally mailed during August.
First installment
The first installment or full annual amount is due September 30.
Second installment
The remaining installment is due November 15.
Penalty
A 5% late-payment penalty applies to an unpaid installment after its deadline.
Owner of record: Bills are mailed to the January 1 owner and may also be mailed to a newer owner when the deed change is processed. A sale does not eliminate unpaid taxes against the property.
Full-payment option: A taxpayer choosing one annual payment must pay the complete amount by September 30.
How to Pay DeKalb County Property Taxes
eCheck online
Search the property, select the installment and enter valid bank routing and account information.
Published fee: $0
Credit card
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted online, with processor charges.
Review final fee before submitting
Telephone payment
Card payments and eCheck options are available through published telephone payment services.
Save confirmation number
Mail payment
Use the correct current-year or delinquent-payment address and obtain a USPS postmark near the deadline.
Metered or kiosk dates not accepted
In-person payment
Bring the bill or exact parcel ID and retain the validated counter receipt.
Central property-tax office
Partial payment
The online portal permits partial payments, but any unpaid amount after the deadline remains subject to penalties.
First installment applied first
eCheck
$0
Standard credit card
2.25%
$1.50 published minimum.
American Express
2.95%
$1.95 published minimum.
In-office debit
1.50%
$1.50 published minimum.
International card surcharge: The Tax Commissioner currently lists an additional 1.50% surcharge for international credit-card payments.
Payment posting: Office and online payments may take 24–48 hours to appear. Mailed payments during peak season can take a week or longer after receipt.
Returned payment: The Tax Commissioner lists a returned-payment charge of 5% of the check amount, with a $30 minimum, and online payment access can be restricted for the outstanding tax.
“I am paying DeKalb County parcel __________ for tax year __________. Please confirm the amount due for the first installment, second installment or full payment, the accepted payment method, processor fee and current mailing or office instructions.”
How to Update Ownership on a DeKalb County Tax Record
Property Appraisal and GIS update ownership from recorded instruments. A financing statement alone does not transfer or update property ownership.
Record the deed
Ensure the deed is signed, notarized and recorded through the Clerk of Superior Court.
Find book and page
Use the Clerk search or GIS mapping team to identify the latest recorded deed reference.
Send the recorded deed
Email the recorded deed to the Deed Team with the required subject and parcel or address.
Check current ownership
Reopen the appraisal record and compare Current Ownership with the recorded instrument.
Verify tax bill
Check whether the Tax Commissioner has the updated owner and mailing information.
Email route: Send a notarized, signed and recorded deed to deedteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with the subject “Ownership Update” and include the property address or parcel ID.
Only a recorded ownership instrument is accepted: A financing statement does not update the owner name. Common acceptable instruments include a warranty deed, limited warranty deed, quitclaim deed or trustee deed when properly executed and recorded.
Current owner versus January 1 owner: A midyear sale can produce two different entries. The current owner may appear separately from the owner responsible on the January 1 assessment date.
DeKalb County GIS, Parcel Maps and Land Records
Parcel boundary review
Use GIS to understand the mapped parcel location, adjoining parcels and county-maintained boundary representation.
Book and page assistance
The Mapping Team can help confirm the latest deed or plat book and page when given an address or parcel ID.
Recorded plat or deed copy
Request the actual document from the Clerk’s Real Estate Division rather than GIS.
GIS is not a survey: County mapping cannot resolve an encroachment, boundary or title dispute. Obtain the recorded deed and plat, hire a licensed surveyor when needed and consult an attorney for legal disputes.
Property Mapping and Land Records
Read parcel-boundary, ownership-update, deed, plat and survey guidance.
Email the Mapping Team
Include the address or parcel ID when requesting book and page assistance.
Clerk Real Estate Division
Call 404-371-2836 for recorded deed, plat or real-estate document help.
How to Search DeKalb County Deeds, Plats and Liens
Open the Clerk’s Official Records Search.
Use the DeKalb County Landmark Web records portal.
Accept the search disclaimer.
The portal explains that records change and users should search possible spelling variations.
Choose the search method.
Search by name, document type, book and page, parcel ID, recording-date range, instrument number or legal description.
Search current and prior owner names.
Try trusts, entities, alternate spellings, former names and co-owner names.
Open the indexed instrument.
Match grantor, grantee, recording date, document type, legal description and parcel references.
Review related documents.
A deed search may need mortgage, assignment, release, lien, plat or corrective-instrument searches.
Request a certified copy when required.
Use Clerk instructions when a lender, title company, court or government agency requires certification.
Online coverage: The Clerk portal states that its online information generally covers 1979 through the current date displayed by the system. Historical index books are provided through a separate search.
Title-search warning: An online document search is not a guaranteed title examination. A professional title search may need deeds, liens, judgments, probate records, tax sales and other instruments.
DeKalb County Property Offices, Phones and Hours
Property Appraisal Department
325 Swanton Way
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-0841
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-0841
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Residential Help Desk
Property characteristics and residential appraisal questions
404-371-2471
404-371-2471
Clerk Real Estate Division
Recorded deeds, plats and property documents
404-371-2836
404-371-2836
Commercial Property Help
Commercial Help Desk
404-371-2485
404-371-2485
Appeals and Procedures
Appeals Supervisor
404-371-4756
404-371-4756
Tax office hours: The Central Property Tax Office currently lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. North and South offices primarily provide walk-in motor-vehicle services, so confirm property-tax service availability before traveling.
DeKalb County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes
| Problem | Practical fix | Correct office |
|---|---|---|
| Address search returns no property | Use the street number and main name first. Remove unit, direction and road suffix, then add details gradually. | Property Appraisal |
| Several parcel IDs appear | Match the exact address, tax district, class, land use, current owner and legal record. | Property Appraisal |
| Owner name is outdated | Confirm the deed was recorded and send the recorded instrument to the Deed Team with parcel or address details. | Clerk, GIS and Property Appraisal |
| Mailing address is wrong | Contact the responsible property-record office and verify the address before tax bills are mailed. | Property Appraisal and Tax Commissioner |
| Property characteristics are wrong | Gather photographs, permits, plans, surveys or measurements and contact the assigned appraiser. | Property Appraisal |
| Assessment seems too high | Review notice date, comparable sales, condition and uniformity evidence before filing within the appeal window. | Property Appraisal and appeal tribunal |
| 2026 appeal deadline passed | Check for any later amended notice and contact Appeals about the specific record. Do not assume the standard appeal can be filed late. | Property Appraisal Appeals |
| Homestead exemption is missing | Review the application status, January 1 eligibility, exemption code and special-exemption filing year. | Tax Commissioner and Property Appraisal |
| Freeze savings look wrong | Separate county, school, city and state authorities. The freeze does not apply identically to every portion. | Property Appraisal and Tax Commissioner |
| Tax bill was not received | Search the live tax portal immediately and update the mailing address. Nonreceipt does not extend payment deadlines. | Tax Commissioner |
| Payment has not posted | Allow normal posting time and compare the confirmation, bank record and parcel ID before paying again. | Tax Commissioner |
| Need deed or plat book/page | Email the Mapping Team with the address or parcel ID, then request the document from the Clerk. | GIS and Clerk |
| Boundary or encroachment dispute | Obtain the recorded deed and plat, hire a licensed surveyor and obtain legal advice when needed. | Clerk; private surveyor or attorney |
| Returned tax payment | Contact the Tax Commissioner promptly for the replacement amount, returned-payment charge and accepted payment route. | Tax Commissioner |
“I am researching DeKalb County parcel __________ at __________. The tax district is __________ and the assessment or tax year is __________. The issue is __________. Please confirm which office controls the record and which form, evidence or payment route I should use.”
Final DeKalb County Property Action Center
Prepare the parcel ID, property address, owner name, assessment or tax year and supporting documents before opening a filing or payment portal.
Search Appraisal Record
Find values, characteristics, exemptions, notices and appeal history.
Review Appeal Filing
Prepare the notice Access Code, evidence and selected appeal avenue.
Find Bill and Pay
Search the parcel, select installment or full payment and save confirmation.
Search Recorded Documents
Find deeds, plats, mortgages, releases and liens.
DeKalb County GA Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs
1. How do I search DeKalb County property assessor records?
Use the official DeKalb County Property Appraisal portal and search by parcel ID, street address or owner name. Parcel ID usually gives the cleanest result. Verify the parcel, tax district, class, land use, owner, assessment year and exemption status before relying on the record.
2. What information appears in a DeKalb County property record?
The property profile can show parcel ID, alternate ID, tax district, address, neighborhood, class, land use, zoning, assigned appraiser, mailing address, current ownership, January 1 ownership, exemptions, annual assessment notices, values, sales, appeal history and printable summaries.
3. How is DeKalb County assessed value calculated?
DeKalb appraises property at fair market value as of January 1. Georgia’s general assessment ratio is 40%, so assessed value equals fair market value multiplied by 40%. Applicable exemptions or freeze treatment are then used to determine taxable value before millage rates are applied.
4. What was the 2026 DeKalb County property appeal deadline?
Property records show 2026 annual assessment notices dated May 29, 2026 with a standard expiration date of July 13, 2026. A property owner should always check the exact notice because a later amended notice can create a different deadline.
5. What are the DeKalb County property appeal options?
The published options are the Board of Equalization, a Hearing Officer for qualifying non-homestead properties valued above the applicable threshold, and Nonbinding Arbitration. The Board of Equalization is free, the Hearing Officer route has no county filing fee and arbitration currently lists a $217 filing fee plus the cost of a certified appraisal.
6. When was the 2026 DeKalb County homestead deadline?
The standard basic-homestead deadline was April 1, 2026. The 2026 special-homestead portal lists July 13, 2026 as the special-exemption deadline. Applications received after July 13 are processed for the next tax year.
7. Does the DeKalb County assessment freeze stop every property-tax increase?
No. The basic-homestead application explains that the freeze offsets qualifying future property-value increases for the county portion of the bill. It does not freeze school, city or state taxes, and annual millage rates or other charges can still change.
8. When are DeKalb County property taxes due?
DeKalb property taxes can be paid in full by September 30 or through two installments due September 30 and November 15. A 5% late-payment penalty applies to an installment that remains unpaid after its deadline.
9. How do I update the owner name on a DeKalb County property record?
First ensure the deed is signed, notarized and recorded through the Clerk of Superior Court. Then send the recorded deed to deedteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with the subject “Ownership Update” and include the property address or parcel ID. A financing statement alone does not update ownership.
10. Where can I find DeKalb County deeds, plats and liens?
Use the Clerk of Superior Court Landmark Web Official Records Search. Search by party name, document type, book and page, parcel ID, recording-date range, instrument number or legal description. The online system generally includes records from 1979 forward, with a separate historical index search available.
Official Sources and Editorial Verification
Property Search and Values
Assessment search, 40% formula, appeal instructions and official search route.
Property Appraisal Portal
Parcel records, notices, values, exemptions, appeals and printable property data.
Appeal Filing Instructions
Access Code, mail filing, prohibited methods, confirmation and appeal routes.
Tax Bill Information
Billing dates, installment deadlines, penalties and nonreceipt guidance.
Property-Tax Payments
eCheck, card, telephone, mail, partial-payment and confirmation rules.
Mapping and Land Records
Ownership updates, parcel maps, deeds, plats and survey limitations.
What was checked: Current chief appraiser and office details, property-search fields, January 1 valuation rule, 40% assessment ratio, 2026 assessment-notice date, July 13 appeal deadline, three appeal avenues, basic and special homestead rules, payment dates, payment fees, office locations, ownership-update requirements, GIS guidance and Clerk records search.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with DeKalb County Property Appraisal, the DeKalb County Board of Assessors, Tax Commissioner, Board of Equalization, Clerk of Superior Court, any municipality, payment processor or search vendor.
Property values, assessment notices, appeal deadlines, exemption rules, freeze benefits, EHOST credits, millage rates, tax bills, payment fees, office hours, officials and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying, buying property or taking legal action.
Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.
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