Dekalb County, Georgia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Dekalb County, Georgia, can be accessed through the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view recent booking photos. This information is typically available on their official website under the inmate inquiry section. For further assistance, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly at their administrative office in Decatur.

To obtain a criminal background check in Dekalb County, Georgia, you need to contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI provides a statewide criminal history record check system. Locally, you can request a background check through the Dekalb County Police Department by visiting their headquarters or using their online services. Fees and identification requirements will apply, so it's advisable to check their website for detailed instructions.

You can look up sex offenders in Dekalb County, Georgia, by accessing the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the state. You can search the registry online by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is regularly updated to ensure public safety and awareness.

You can register to vote in DeKalb County through the Georgia Secretary of State's online portal at mvp.sos.ga.gov, or by submitting a paper application to the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032 (telephone: 404-298-4020). Voter registration applications must be submitted at least 29 days before an election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Georgia resident, at least 17.5 years old to register (18 to vote), and not serving a felony sentence. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the My Voter Page or by contacting the Elections Office.

Property records in DeKalb County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (telephone: 404-371-2836). You can search property deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps online through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at www.gsccca.org, which requires a subscription or per-document fee. For free property tax assessment records, parcel information, sales history, and GIS maps, visit the DeKalb County Tax Assessor's website at www.qpublic.net/ga/dekalb. Certified copies of recorded documents are available from the Clerk's office for $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in DeKalb County are issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records Office, 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 (telephone: 404-679-4702). Certified copies cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies of the same record ordered together. You can order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com (with convenience fees and 5-10 business day processing), by mail (4-6 weeks), or in person. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct relationship or legal interest in the record as required by Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 31-10-1 et seq.).

Business entity registrations (corporations, LLCs, partnerships) can be searched for free through the Georgia Secretary of State's website at ecorp.sos.ga.gov. For local business licenses (Occupational Tax Certificates) in unincorporated DeKalb County, contact the DeKalb County Finance Department at 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 (telephone: 404-371-2000). Trade name and DBA filings are recorded with the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court at 404-371-2836. Many cities within DeKalb County, including Decatur, Brookhaven, and Dunwoody, maintain separate business licensing systems through their respective city halls.