Property Mapping & Land Records
Get help with parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, and recorded plats.
Property Mapping and Land Records provides access to accurate, up-to-date geographic information that supports planning, development, public safety, and responsible land management throughout DeKalb County. Our GIS team maintains parcel boundaries, ownership records, and map data used by residents, businesses, and government agencies to make informed decisions. This page offers resources to help you locate property information, understand parcel details, and navigate the County’s mapping tools with confidence.
FAQ
Q. How do I contact the Property Mapping Team?
A. Email the Mapping Team: mappingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov
Q. How can I get a copy of a deed, plat, or survey?
A. GIS does not provide copies.
- If you know the deed book/page or plat book/page number, visit the Clerk of Superior Court – Contact Real Estate form and include those details.
- For help, call the Clerk’s Real Estate Division at
404-371-2836.
Q. I don’t know the deed or plat book/page number. Can GIS find it?
A. Yes. Email the Mapping Team: mappingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov . Include the property address or parcel ID to confirm the latest book and page number.
Q. Does GIS perform property surveys?
A. No. Contact a licensed land surveyor or engineer.
Q. My neighbor is encroaching on my property - can GIS help?
A. GIS cannot resolve disputes. Obtain your recorded plat or deed from the Clerk’s office, then consult a lawyer or licensed surveyor for assistance.
Land Records & Ownership
Q. How do I correct the owner’s name on a tax record?
A. Email the recorded deed to the Deed Team
deedteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with the subject line:
Ownership Update (include address or parcel ID).
Q. Can a financing statement update the owner’s name?
A. No. Only a notarized, executed, and recorded deed is accepted.
Q. What do I need to bring when visiting the One-Stop-Shop to update ownership?
A. Provide a notarized, signed, and recorded deed – either as an email or hardcopy.
Q. What documents are required to correct the owner’s name?
A. A notarized, signed, and recorded deed (e.g., Quit Claim, Limited Warranty, Warranty, Trustee Deed) to the Deed Team with subject: Ownership Update (include address or parcel ID).
Q. How do I list my tenant as the new property owner on tax records?
A. Email a notarized, signed, and recorded leasing agreement to the Deed Team with subject: Ownership Update (include address or parcel ID).