Countywide elected office
DeKalb County Clerk, Recorder & Elections
The office administers elections and maintains vital, land, County Board, and other records assigned to the County Clerk and Recorder.
Official record shortcuts
Records and public oversight
Election, vital-record, land-record, and County meeting records have different access rules. Use the official page for the record type you need.
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Authority
Who makes the decision
Voters elect the County Clerk and Recorder. State law assigns the office election administration, recordkeeping, licensing, tax-extension, and recording duties.
Public money
How it is funded
The office operates through the County budget and legally authorized recording, licensing, election, and service revenues.
Meeting rhythm
When the public work happens
The office does not act through a regular public board meeting. Election, records, and budget matters may appear in County committee and County Board materials.
Responsibilities
What this body controls
- Election administration, voter services, and election records
- Birth, death, marriage, assumed-name, and licensing records
- Land-record recording and official document access
- County Board recordkeeping and property-tax extension duties