Cobb County, Georgia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Cobb County, Georgia, can be obtained from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. They maintain an online portal where you can view recent booking photos. Visit the local Sheriff's Office website and navigate to the 'Inmate Inquiry' section to access these records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Cobb County, Georgia, you should contact the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), which is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Locally, you can request a background check through the Cobb County Police Department. You may need to provide identification and pay a fee for this service.

To look up sex offenders in Cobb County, Georgia, you can use the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. You can access it online to find information by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

To register to vote in Cobb County, you can complete the process online at the Georgia Secretary of State website mvp.sos.ga.gov or submit a paper application to the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration at 736 Whitlock Avenue NW, Suite 200, Marietta, Georgia 30064. You must be a US citizen, Georgia resident, and at least 17.5 years old (18 to vote). The registration deadline is 29 days before any election, and you can also request absentee ballots through the same office or online portal.

Property records in Cobb County can be searched for free through the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's website at cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com, which provides access to deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents dating back to 1832. For property tax information and assessment data, visit the Tax Commissioner at cobbtax.org or the Board of Assessors at cobbassessor.org. The Assessors' website includes a GIS mapping system with parcel information, ownership history, property characteristics, and aerial photography, all accessible without charge or registration.

Birth and death certificates in Georgia are issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health, not county offices, but you can apply through the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department at 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, phone (770) 514-2300. Birth certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $25.00 each, with processing taking 7-10 business days for walk-in requests. You can also order online through the Georgia Department of Public Health VitalChek service at dph.georgia.gov, though additional convenience fees apply, and you must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-1.

Business licenses (occupational tax certificates) in unincorporated Cobb County are issued by the Cobb County Business License Division at 100 Cherokee Street, Suite 220, Marietta, phone (770) 528-2013. Trade name registrations (DBAs) are filed with the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk at (770) 528-1300. For corporations and LLCs, search the Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division database at ecorp.sos.ga.gov, which is free and provides entity status, registered agent, and filing history for all Georgia businesses.