Paulding County, GA Property Records
Paulding, Georgia, property records are the official county documents that show who owns real estate, how parcels are assessed and taxed, and what deeds, mortgages, and liens have been recorded. They are valuable for verifying ownership, researching a purchase, reviewing a property's financing history, and checking for open liens before a sale or refinance, especially in a county with an active housing market.
Recorded real estate documents are maintained through the Paulding County Superior Court Clerk. The county's Real Estate Division page describes the office's services, and the state's official records search lets users look up recorded instruments.
Paulding County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Paulding County is a higher-cost market than most of Georgia. The median rent is $1,397, far above the state median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $226,900, compared with $140,550 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing makes up 20.42% of homes, below both the state share of 25.74% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median property tax rate is 0.87%, slightly below Georgia's 0.9% and higher than the national rate of 0.74%. With home values above average, owners typically pay more in dollar terms than the rate alone suggests.
Incomes are strong. The median household income is $84,973, well above the state median of $53,094 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.58% is lower than the state rate of 2.91% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a growing suburban county with expensive homes and rents, high incomes, low unemployment, moderate tax rates, and a housing market centered on homeowners.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Paulding
Paulding County has one of the larger record sets in Georgia, covering tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 70,930 total parcels, including 67,995 residential and 1,186 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 98.96% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 240,499 deeds and 122,389 mortgages, and 60,874 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 70,930 |
| Residential Parcels | 67,995 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,186 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 98.96% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 240,499 |
| Mortgage Records | 122,389 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 60,874 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 101,412 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender or servicer to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien lifted from the property.
Paulding County has 183,454 assignment and release records, including 38,239 assignment documents, 145,048 release documents, and 167 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, to February 7, 2023, and releases from January 3, 2005, to August 20, 2025.
For property research, these records show who holds or once held a mortgage, whether earlier loans were satisfied, and how a loan passed between lenders. Buyers, lenders, and title professionals can use them to confirm that a property's liens are resolved before closing, and owners can use them to verify that a paid-off mortgage was formally released.
How to Search Paulding County, GA Property Records
Paulding County property information is spread across assessment, tax, and recording offices, with the Superior Court Clerk recording deeds and mortgages. The county's records cover 70,930 parcels and include ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, loans, and foreclosure notices.
The county's Real Estate Division page is the best place to begin for recorded documents. The Superior Court Clerk is at 280 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 770-443-7527. To search recorded instruments, use the state's official records search, and for standard paperwork, see the county's documents and forms page.
Before searching, gather the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Start with the most specific detail and check the results against the document you are researching. Deed records reach back to January 1991 and mortgage records to February 1999, giving a long recorded history for most properties.
If you cannot find a record online, call the clerk's office for assistance.
Paulding Registrar of Deeds
Paulding County Superior Court Clerk
Paulding County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Paulding County property records by address?
Use the state's official records search for recorded documents, or start at the county's Real Estate Division page. Have the complete street address ready, and if it does not match, try a shorter version or call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527.
How can I find property owners in Paulding County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name through the official records search, or visit the Paulding County Superior Court Clerk at 280 Constitution Boulevard in Dallas, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where staff can help you request a deed.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Paulding County?
The county's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on December 18, 2024. To find a parcel's value, call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527 and ask to be directed to the assessment office, with the address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Paulding County property tax bills and payment records?
The county's tax records cover the 2024 tax year. For a bill or payment history, call the Paulding County Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527 and ask for the county tax office's contact details. Provide the owner's name or parcel number so staff can find the correct account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Paulding County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded through the county and searchable in the official records search. Paulding holds 240,499 deed records dating from January 2, 1991, and 122,389 mortgage records dating from February 3, 1999. The Real Estate Division page has more detail.
Where can I access Paulding County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's 70,930 parcels are mapped by the offices that handle assessment and land records. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527 and ask which office provides parcel maps and GIS data. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey, so confirm boundaries with a recorded plat or surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Paulding County?
Permit and zoning rules vary by location, and cities within the county may set their own requirements. Before building or changing a property's use, call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527 to be directed to the right permitting office, and ask whether the parcel is in a city or the unincorporated county.
How can I create a list of property owners in Paulding County?
County tools are built for single-property lookups. Owner names appear on recorded deeds, searchable through the official records search. For a larger list, contact the Paulding County Superior Court Clerk at 770-443-7527, or see the documents and forms page, and ask what bulk options and fees apply.