Cobb County

Cobb County Georgia court is located at 12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090. It is a superior court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and mental health cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under the Georgia Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are generally considered public information and can be requested from the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Requests must be made in writing, and agencies must respond within three business days.
• Historical arrest records and booking photos may require a formal open records request.

Arrest Records

• The process for obtaining these records involves submitting a written request and, in some cases, paying a nominal fee for processing.

Jail & Inmate Records

• In Georgia, the bond and bail process involves posting a financial guarantee to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, and this can be arranged through the jail or a bail bondsman.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Cobb County Magistrate Court handles civil claims under $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) actions, county ordinance violations, and issues arrest warrants.
• Court records can be searched online through the Georgia court e-filing system at www.gsccca.org, which provides access to Superior Court civil and criminal case information for a subscription fee.
• Certified copies of documents cost $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.
• Record searches conducted by clerk staff may incur additional research fees at $0.25 per page or actual cost.

• Cobb County Real Estate Records Search is available free of charge at cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com, allowing users to search by grantor/grantee name, property address, or legal description.
• Recording fees vary by document type: deeds and mortgages cost $15.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.
• Certified copies cost $2.50 for certification plus $1.00 per page.
• The Tax Commissioner's office provides online property tax bill lookup and payment services.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• However, the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department at 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30008, phone, can process birth and death certificate applications as a county health department.
• Birth certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $25.00 each.
• Processing typically takes 7-10 business days for walk-in requests.
• Expedited service may be available for additional fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• All businesses operating in unincorporated Cobb County must obtain an occupational tax certificate; fees vary based on business classification and number of employees.
• The Cobb Chamber of Commerce, located at 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, website cobbchamber.org, provides business resources and networking.