Paulding County Property Records: Search GA Tax Bills, Parcel Maps, Deeds, Liens & Homestead Exemptions
Paulding County property records are handled by different official offices. Use the Board of Assessors and qPublic for parcel records, property values and exemptions; use the Tax Commissioner for tax bills and payment status; use the Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division for deeds, plats, liens and UCC records; and use Paulding GIS maps for parcel, zoning and county map layers.
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Fastest Way to Search Paulding County Property Records
Which Paulding County Property Record Do You Need?
Use this table before searching. It keeps you from calling the Tax Commissioner for value appeals or using a deed index when you only need a tax bill.
| Your Question | Correct Paulding County Route | Search With | What You Get |
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| Who owns the parcel or what is the assessed value? | Board of Assessors / qPublic | Owner name, address, parcel ID or map search | Parcel record, appraisal data, tax digest value, property characteristics, exemptions and map link. |
| How do I pay or check property taxes? | Tax Commissioner / PauldingCountyTax.com | Owner, property address, parcel, bill or account details | Tax bill, online payment, due date, past-due interest, penalties and collection status. |
| Where can I find deeds and plats? | Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division | Grantor, grantee, transaction date, book/page, GSCCCA record | Deeds, security deeds, plats, easements, covenants, powers of attorney, liens and UCC records. |
| Where do I apply for homestead? | Board of Assessors | Deed, ID, residency proof, legal residence date | Homestead exemption application, senior school tax exemption routes and specialized exemptions. |
| Can I appeal value? | Board of Assessors / Property Appeals | Annual assessment notice, sales, property facts, appeal form | Appeal filing route, sales evidence and notice-of-assessment explanation. |
| Can GIS prove legal boundaries? | GIS for reference + recorded plats/surveys for legal proof | Parcel ID, address, zoning layer, plat reference | Map context only; legal boundary decisions need recorded documents and professional review. |
How to Search Paulding County Assessor Property Records
Use the Board of Assessors when you need property valuation, parcel records, homestead exemption, conservation use, personal property returns, business/boat reporting, tax digest values and appeals.
Value real and personal property
The Board of Assessors’ duty is to ensure all real and personal property is returned for taxation at proper valuation.
April 1 deadline
Assessor applications and property returns generally must be submitted no later than April 1.
770-443-7606
Assessor office: 240 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3082, Dallas, GA 30132.
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Open the Board of Assessors page firstUse it for forms, exemptions, appeals and property records search links.
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Start at the official Board of Assessors page to find property records, homestead exemptions, property appeals, documents/forms and contact information. Official page: Paulding County Board of Assessors.
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Search qPublic for the parcel recordUse owner, address or parcel search.
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Open the Paulding Parcels / qPublic system, then search by owner name, property address or parcel ID. Save the parcel number, owner, mailing address, property address, land/improvement value, exemption status, sale history and map link. Search route: Paulding County qPublic Property Records.
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Use returns when property changed or was acquiredJanuary 1 to April 1 is the key return window.
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Real estate property tax returns must be filed with the Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1 when property has changed or been acquired. If nothing changed from the prior year, Georgia law generally allows the prior return to renew automatically.
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Use appeals for value disputes, not the Tax CommissionerTax collection and valuation are separate.
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If the issue is appraised value, classification, property characteristics or the annual Notice of Current Assessment, use the Board of Assessors’ property appeals page. Official page: Paulding County Property Appeals.
Paulding County Homestead Exemption Rules to Check
Homestead is handled by the Tax Assessors Office, not the Tax Commissioner. It is not automatic, and the applicant must meet ownership, occupancy and legal residence requirements.
| Exemption Issue | Official Rule / Detail | What to Prepare |
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| Basic homestead | Owner must own and occupy the residence as of January 1 and file by the annual notice appeal deadline for the current tax year. | Recorded deed, valid Georgia driver’s license or ID, residency proof and citizenship proof where required. |
| Name on deed | Applicant’s name must appear on the property deed. | Review deed spelling and ownership status before applying. |
| Only one homestead | Applicants may claim a homestead exemption on only one property, including properties in other counties or states. | Cancel or update any prior homestead if you moved. |
| Senior school tax | Homeowners age 65 and older may qualify for school tax exemption. | Age proof and any required additional documentation. |
| Specialized exemptions | Additional exemptions may apply to totally and permanently disabled homeowners, 100% service-connected disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of peace officers or firefighters killed in line of duty. | Disability, veteran or surviving-spouse documentation. |
| Change in status | Reapplication is required when ownership or legal status changes, including marriage, divorce or death. | Recorded deed, marriage certificate, divorce decree or estate documentation. |
How to Search and Pay Paulding County Property Taxes
The Tax Commissioner bills, collects, accounts for and disburses ad valorem taxes. The Tax Commissioner does not set assessed value or millage rates.
November 15
Property taxes are due by November 15 each year unless a year-specific notice says otherwise.
Begins after due date
Past-due interest is added monthly after delinquency under county guidance.
30 days after notice
A Fi.Fa. can be filed in the Clerk of Courts office 30 days from the delinquent notice date.
Room 3006
Tax Commissioner office is at 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132.
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Use the official Tax Commissioner websiteSearch property and pay securely online.
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Open the Paulding County Tax Commissioner website to search property information and pay property taxes. Official tax website: Paulding County Tax Commissioner. County payment page: Current Property Tax Statements.
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Confirm bill year, parcel and owner before payingDo not pay the wrong parcel because names can repeat.
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Compare owner name, property address, parcel ID, bill year, due date and total due. If your mortgage company escrows taxes, the county says they should pay your tax bill, but you should send them a copy to ensure they have the amount and due date.
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Pay by mail, drop box or in person if neededUse the Administration Building address.
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You may send payment by mail or use the drop box at the end of the parking lot of the Administration Building at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. If paying in person, plan around the 4:00 PM closing and possible early line cutoff.
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Understand delinquent tax costsPast-due taxes can become expensive quickly.
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For past-due real property taxes, the Tax Commissioner’s general information page states that interest is added on the 16th of each month at prime plus 3% divided by 12 months. A 5% penalty is added after 120 days and every 120 days thereafter, up to 20%. If still unpaid, accounts can be turned over for collection with administrative/levy fees.
How to Search Paulding County Deeds and Real Estate Records
Use the Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division when you need recorded documents. This includes deeds, security deeds, quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds, plats, liens, easements, covenants and other land-record filings.
Record and index real estate documents
The Real Estate Division receives, records, processes, indexes and reproduces real-estate documents.
Jan. 1, 1995 forward
Deed records and UCCs from January 1, 1995 are available through GSCCCA.
Free filing alerts
GSCCCA’s Filing Activity Notification System can monitor filing activity related to your property and records.
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Collect deed search clues from qPublic firstAddress-only deed searches can be frustrating.
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Use qPublic to collect owner name, parcel ID, sale date, deed reference, legal description clues and property address. Then search real estate records by buyer/grantee, seller/grantor and transaction date.
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Use the Real Estate Division page for official document typesThis page explains what the Clerk records and copies.
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Use the official Real Estate Division page for deeds, miscellaneous real-estate documents, GSCCCA access and FANS. Official page: Paulding County Real Estate Division.
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Search GSCCCA for 1995-forward deed records and UCCsBest for remote deed and UCC research.
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Deed records and UCCs from January 1, 1995 are available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. Use name, book/page, county and date clues. Official route: Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.
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Use FANS for owner-name monitoringUseful for fraud-alert style monitoring.
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The Filing Activity Notification System is a free, voluntary opt-in program that sends electronic notifications of filing activity to users who create notifications. Sign up at FANS by GSCCCA. The county flyer notes notifications are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete, so still verify official filings.
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Call the Clerk when you need copies or book/page helpBring grantor, grantee and date if visiting.
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For courthouse research, the Clerk says it is extremely helpful to have buyer’s name, seller’s name and transaction date. Real Estate Division phone: 770-443-7527. GSCCCA also lists Real Estate at 678-224-4347 and Liens/UCCs at 678-224-4342.
Paulding County Real Estate Recording and Copy Fee Guide
Use these official fee points for planning. Always verify the current fee schedule before recording a document or ordering a certified copy.
| Need | Official Fee / Detail | Practical Note |
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| Deed or real estate instrument recording | $25 | Applies to deeds or instruments pertaining to real estate. |
| Cancellation, satisfaction, release or assignment | $25 each instrument listed on filing | Count each instrument referenced before recording. |
| Plats, maps and condominium floor plans | $10 | Verify format and indexing needs before submission. |
| Liens, lis pendens, materialman’s liens, notices, bonds, federal tax liens | $25 | Separate state/local tax lien page and reference fees may apply. |
| UCC-1 financing statement | $25 | UCC-1 with assignment is listed at $50. |
| Standard / uncertified copy | $1 per page under the Clerk’s July 1, 2025 copy schedule | Cost schedule also distinguishes no-assistance and assisted copies. |
| Certified copy | $2.50 first page, $0.50 each additional page | Use certified copies for legal, lender, court or title needs. |
| Oversize copy larger than 8.5 x 14 | $2 per page | Often relevant for plats, maps or oversized records. |
How to Use Paulding County GIS and Parcel Maps
Use GIS when you need visual parcel context, zoning, aerial imagery, topography, political district boundaries, emergency-service areas or map layers. Use qPublic for assessor parcel search and recorded plats/surveys for legal boundary proof.
Standard GIS web map
The standard map includes tools, interactive legend and layers such as aerial photography and topography.
qPublic parcel search
The GIS page sends parcel lookup users to the Tax Assessor’s qPublic website.
Not final design data
ORIGIN map data is continually updated and not intended for construction documents or final design.
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Open the GIS Division page firstIt links maps for parcels, zoning, elections and emergency services.
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Start on the official GIS Division page to choose Paulding Map, Paulding Zoning, Paulding Parcels, Elections map or Emergency Services map. Official page: Paulding County GIS Division.
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Use qPublic for parcel-level assessor factsBest for owner, address and property record data.
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For ownership, assessment and parcel details, use Paulding Parcels / qPublic rather than treating the general GIS layer as a tax card. qPublic route: Paulding Parcels.
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Use zoning map for planning context onlyZoning questions go to Planning & Zoning.
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The GIS page says the Paulding Zoning map helps users find general zoning information. Questions or concerns about the zoning map should be emailed to zoning@paulding.gov.
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Do not use GIS as a legal surveyEspecially for subdivisions, easements and old rural tracts.
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The ORIGIN Maps disclaimer says GIS data is subject to updating and change, is provided without warranties, and is not intended for construction documents or final design. Use recorded plats, surveys, deeds and professionals for legal boundary decisions.
Paulding County Property Records Offices and Maps
Board of Assessors
Address: 240 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3082, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7606
Email: assessors@paulding.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Use for: property records, values, returns, homestead, exemptions, conservation use and appeals.
Tax Commissioner
Address: 240 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3006, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7581
Fax: 770-443-7588
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Use for: property tax bills, online payments, due dates, delinquent taxes, mobile home tax and tax collection.
Clerk of Superior Court – Real Estate
Address: 280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 1023, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7527
Fax: 770-505-3863
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Use for: deeds, security deeds, plats, liens, UCC records, certified copies, eCertification and FANS.
Paulding County GIS
Address: 240 Constitution Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dallas, GA 30132
County main phone: 770-443-7500
Use for: Paulding Map, zoning map, parcel map links, aerial photography, topography, emergency-services layers and district maps.
If Your Paulding County Property Records Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No qPublic result by address | Street suffix, subdivision spelling, new parcel, unit, or address format mismatch. | Search fewer address words, then try owner name or parcel ID from a tax bill/deed. |
| Tax bill shows but value looks wrong | Tax Commissioner collects taxes but does not set value. | Use Board of Assessors and Property Appeals, not the payment office. |
| Deed search not finding record | Wrong grantor/grantee name, trust/LLC name, spouse name or date range. | Search buyer, seller, prior owner, trust/LLC and lender names; use transaction date clues. |
| Need records before 1995 | GSCCCA access is noted for deed records and UCCs from Jan. 1, 1995 forward. | Contact the Clerk’s Real Estate Division or visit courthouse records. |
| Homestead not appearing | Application was late, name not on deed, ownership/status changed or exemption not automatic. | Contact Board of Assessors and confirm deed, January 1 occupancy and application status. |
| Tax payment not posted | Wrong parcel, mortgage escrow timing, processing delay or payment portal issue. | Call Tax Commissioner at 770-443-7581 with parcel, bill and confirmation details. |
| GIS boundary looks wrong | GIS is reference data and not final design or survey data. | Use recorded plats, surveys, deeds and professional survey/title review. |
| Need legal title proof | Tax and assessor records are not a title report. | Search deeds, security deeds, releases, liens, UCCs, Fi.Fa. records and use a title company or attorney. |
Paulding County Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Paulding County property records online?▾
Use Paulding County qPublic / Property Records Search for assessor parcel data. Use the Tax Commissioner website for tax bills and payments, the Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division or GSCCCA for deeds and recorded documents, and Paulding GIS for maps.
QWhere do I pay Paulding County property taxes?▾
Pay through the Paulding County Tax Commissioner website, by mail, in person or through the drop box at the Administration Building at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. For property tax questions, call 770-443-7581.
QWhen are Paulding County property taxes due?▾
Paulding County states that property taxes are due by November 15 each year. If a specific tax year has a special posted deadline, follow the current Tax Commissioner notice for that year.
QWho sets property value in Paulding County?▾
The Board of Assessors handles property valuation for real and personal property. The Tax Commissioner collects ad valorem taxes but does not set property values or millage rates.
QWhere do I find Paulding County deed records?▾
Use the Paulding County Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division. Deed records and UCCs from January 1, 1995 forward are available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. Buyer, seller and transaction date help locate book/page records.
QHow much are Paulding County deed copies?▾
The Clerk’s copy schedule lists standard/uncertified copies at $1 per page and certified copies at $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page. Verify current fees before ordering.
QWhat is the Paulding County homestead exemption deadline?▾
Homeowners may submit a homestead application during the calendar year, but to qualify for the current tax year they must have owned and occupied the residence as of January 1 and file by the annual Notice of Current Assessment appeal deadline. Other assessor applications generally must be sent no later than April 1.
QCan I use Paulding GIS maps for legal boundaries?▾
No. Paulding County’s ORIGIN Maps disclaimer says GIS data is subject to change and is not intended for construction documents or final design. Use recorded plats, surveys, deeds and professional review for legal boundary decisions.
QWhat is FANS for Paulding County property records?▾
FANS is the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority Filing Activity Notification System. It is a free, voluntary opt-in program that can send electronic notifications of filing activity, but alerts are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Paulding County property records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify tax bills, parcel records, deed copies, GIS maps, exemptions, appeals, fees and ownership status directly with Paulding County or Georgia official sources.