Gwinnett County, GA Property Records: Search Deeds, Owners, Tax Records, and Maps

Gwinnett County is home to about 395,000 parcels of land. Population, redevelopment projects, easy access to the University of Georgia, and proximity to Atlanta drive the local property market. County agencies, including the Clerk of Superior Court, the Board of Tax Assessors, and the Tax Commissioner, handle property records.

The highest concentration of housing units in Gwinnett County is found in Peachtree Corners, the county’s most populous city. Single-family homes dominate the housing style, accounting for nearly 70%. It takes about 18 to 43 days for a home to go under contract, which is faster than the state average of 67 days.

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How to Look Up Gwinnett County Property Records

Anyone may access official property records in Gwinnett County through three main portals. You may check property assessments, ownership, maps, and parcel data through the Tax Assessor’s Public Portal. To view a tax bill or pay your property taxes, visit the Property Tax Portal provided by the Tax Commissioner. Search and print copies of recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens at the GSCCCA Portal.

If you need certified copies of recorded land documents, visit the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court in Lawrenceville.

Who Keeps Gwinnett County Property Records?

According to the Georgia Open Records Act, property records are open to the public. Anyone may view, request, or obtain copies of Gwinnett County property records through the following offices:

• Clerk of Superior Court: The Clerk of Superior Court in Gwinnett County is the custodian of all land and property records in the county. It maintains documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivisions, satisfactions, and plats.

• Tax Assessor’s Office: The Tax Assessor’s Office in Gwinnett County issues public notices about assessments to property owners. It also identifies and appraises all taxable property in the county. In addition, it produces an acceptable annual property tax digest.

• Tax Commissioner: The Tax Commissioner is an officer elected to prepare bills, collect, and disburse property taxes to taxing entities in Gwinnett County. The office also administers homestead exemptions.

How to Search Gwinnett County Property Records Online

Follow these steps to pull up Gwinnett County property records online:

1. Identify the Parcel: Open the Tax Assessor’s qPublic portal to conduct a real property search. You can search for parcels by using the parcel ID, owner name, property address, account number, and legal information.

2. Open the Parcel Details: From the search results, open the parcel that matches the specified criteria to reveal the property report. You will find the owner’s information, land type, property characteristics, property summary, assessment notices, valuations, sales information, sketches, and photos.

3. Pull the Recorded Documents: Search the GSCCCA statewide platform to view and print copies of recent recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other documents. You can use the owner’s name, recording date, document type, or book and page number to search the portal.

4. Verify the Current Tax Status: Visit the Gwinnett Property Tax Portal to view prior tax bills and confirm the current tax balances for any property. The portal may reveal the payment status, due dates, and any outstanding balance.

5. Request Certified Copies if Required: If you need a certified copy of any recorded land records, visit the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court’s Office in Lawrenceville. There is a fee to access this service.

Clerk of Superior Court: Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all documents relating to title in Gwinnett County.

Tax Assessor: Ownership, Values, and Parcel Data

The Tax Assessor’s Office determines the assessment of all taxable properties in Gwinnett County.

Tax Commissioner: Tax Bills and Payments

The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s Office mails tax bills, collects property taxes, and administers homestead exemptions.

Property Tax in Gwinnett County: Rates, Exemptions, and Appeals

The property tax is based on the fair market value (FMV) of a property, which is established as of January 1 of each year. The Tax Assessor’s Office appraises the property at 40% of its fair market value. Any eligible exemption is removed from the results. The resulting value is then multiplied by the millage rate (mill), levied by various entities in the county. The Tax Commissioner's Office then mails the tax bills to property owners.

• Assessed value = FMV x 40%

• Property tax due = (Assessed Value - Exemptions) x Millage Rate

Homestead exemptions

Homestead exemptions lower property taxes for homeowners in Gwinnett County. The amount of savings varies per exemption type, including regular, senior, and disability. Additional eligibility criteria may also apply to the exemptions. Available exemptions in the county include:

• Basic Homestead Exemption: The basic homestead exemption is available to residents who own and occupy their homes on January 1. There is no age or income limit. The program offers assessed value reductions of $10,000, $8,000, and $7,000 for county, school, and recreation taxes, respectively.

• Local Additions: The county offers some homestead exemptions to its residents. These include exemptions for disabled veterans, unremarried surviving spouses, senior exemptions for homeowners 62 or older, and additional exemptions for homeowners 65 or older who meet income requirements.

Gwinnett County also offers exemptions for certain public service employees, such as firefighters, paramedics, certified peace officers, law enforcement officers, teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. If you reside within the city limits of Grayson, you may also apply for a city homestead exemption.

• CUVA & FLPA: Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) and Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) lower property taxes for qualifying landowners. These specialized programs reduce tax bills by assessing qualifying properties based on their agricultural value rather than their fair market value. The landowners must sign a 10-year tax covenant to maintain the land’s current use. Contact the Tax Assessor’s Office for inquiries.

Appealing an assessment

To appeal an assessment, submit a complaint to the Gwinnett County Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days from the date listed on the assessment notice. You may file your appeal online or submit a completed PT311A form in person or by mail to the Tax Assessor’s Office. If the Board makes no change, the appeal is automatically forwarded to the County Board of Equalization. If you are still dissatisfied with the Board’s decisions, escalate the dispute to the Superior Court in Gwinnett County.

GIS Maps and Parcel Viewer

Gwinnett County maintains its GIS land and property maps on the official GIS Data Browser and qPublic portal. You may view any land parcel, boundaries, property owner, sales history, and aerial layers in the county.

Foreclosure and Tax Sales

When an account becomes delinquent, the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner may issue a tax lien against the property. For real property, the Tax Commissioner’s Office must issue a 30-day notice to the property owner before filing the lien. The office holds a tax sale on the first Tuesday of any given month. Individuals may view properties listed for tax sales.

Right of redemption

Purchasers of property at tax sale do not own the property, and property owners do not immediately get evicted from their homes. By law, purchasers must allow a property owner one year to reclaim a property after the sale date. To redeem a property, the property owner must pay the tax deed purchaser the full purchase price with a 20% premium during the first year. In addition, the owner must pay any additional taxes paid by the purchaser.

Costs to Access Property Records

The law requires applicants to pay specific fees before they record or obtain copies of property records in Gwinnett County.

How to Record a Document

Follow these steps to record a property document in Gwinnett County:

1. Prepare the Document: Ensure your document contains the owner’s full name, notary acknowledgment, preparer information, and legal description of the property. Attach any important form, such as a transfer-tax declaration form, to the deed.

2. Calculate Fees: It costs $25 to record most land documents in the real estate division. However, applicants may pay additional fees, including a transfer tax of $0.10 per $100 of consideration and an intangible recording tax of $1.50 per $500 of the loan amount. Confirm the recording fees in the fee schedule or call the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court at (770) 822-8100 to inquire.

3. Submit to the Clerk: Submit your completed documents to the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court. You can submit documents in person, by mail, or online through the GSCCCA portal or approved e-recording vendors. Once submitted, the Clerk’s Office reviews the document, collects recording fees, and assigns a recording number. Afterward, the document is registered and becomes part of the county’s real estate records.

4. Retrieve a Copy of the Recorded Document: You can access a copy of a recorded land document online through the GSCCCA portal. Likewise, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office allows anyone to view recorded documents or request them by mail.

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