Population
788K
County Seat
Marietta
Libraries
17
Schools
127
Searching Cobb County: what to expect
Cobb County runs a real online records operation — 4 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. The county docket is online at superiorcourtclerk.cobbcounty.gov — one of the more useful local sources, since Georgia has no single statewide court search. Locally, cobbassessor.org takes care of parcel and property-tax data, while cobbsheriff.org covers the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups. For recorded documents there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Georgia recorded documents page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Cobb County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Georgia state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Cobb County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Cobb County, Georgia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
787,538
Population
Census estimate
291,171
Households
Census estimate
$94,244
Median income
Annual household
$346,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Marietta
County seat
In Georgia
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Cobb County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Cobb County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Request Copies – Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Georgia Courts – Home |
| Criminal records | Most Wanted - Sheriff Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® sex off… |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors – Official Website of the… Plat Index - Lien Searches - GSCCCA |
| Vital records | Death Records - Georgia Department of Public Health |
| Voter records | My Voter Page - Georgia.gov |
| Professional licenses | Business/Company Search |
| Recorded documents | Georgia Clerks Authority | Georgia Clerk of Courts | GSCCCA Cobb County Government Page GEORGIA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cobb County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Cobb County Records
2026
Cobb County official government portal active
The official Cobb County government website at www.cobbcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Cobb County court records portal verified
State court system links for Cobb County verified against the Georgia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Cobb County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Cobb County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Cobb County property records online
Cobb County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Cobb County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Cobb County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Cobb County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Georgia statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Georgia state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Cobb County Records
MYTH"Cobb County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Cobb County are held by the Georgia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Cobb County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Cobb County data."
FACTOnly the official Georgia state repository has verified, current Cobb County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Cobb County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Cobb County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.cobbcounty.org — Official Cobb County government website
- superiorcourtclerk.cobbcounty.gov — Court records — official source
- www.cobbcounty.gov — Property records — official source
- dph.georgia.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Cobb County & Georgia Records
For records not specific to Cobb County, use Georgia's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Georgia statewide record systems:
- Georgia Court Records →
- Georgia Criminal Records →
- Georgia Property Records →
- Georgia Vital Records →
- Georgia Voter Records →
- Georgia Wants & Warrants →
- Georgia Licenses →
- Georgia Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Georgia statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Cobb County lookups:
About Cobb County, Georgia
Cobb County is located in north-western Georgia. The county seat is Marietta (official site: http://www.cobbcounty.org/).
- Households: 291,171
- Median household income: $94,244
- Median home value: $346,000
- Below poverty line: 8.3%
- Land area: 339.7 sq mi
- Population density: 2,318.4 people / sq mi
Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors – Official Website of the Cobb County, GA Board of Tax Assessors
Official Free
Our office strives every day to be fair and equitable to the taxpayers of Cobb County while providing excellent customer service.
Plat Index - Lien Searches - GSCCCA
Official Free
The Clerks Authority Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority · Pursuant to HB1582, Act 820, the Authority is expanding the statewide uniform automated information system for real and personal property records, (provided for by Code Sections 15-6-97 and 15-6-98).
Real Estate Division | Cobb County Georgia
Official Free
By leveraging ArcGIS Hub and Enterprise Sites, the department plans to provide different levels of access for internal users and the public, ensuring transparency while maintaining data security. The department aims to ensure all county-owned property data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily
Cobb County - G A - cobbtaxpayments.org
Official Free
Cobb County Tax Commissioner's Office · Online transactions are securely processed by PayPal. All payments made with a card or PayPal will incur transaction fees. The fee percentage varies per payment method and applies to both credit and debit card payments.
Request Copies – Cobb County Superior Court Clerk
Official Free
Copies if you come to the Superior Court in person or by courier $1.00 for regular copies $2.50 for certified copies · All copies may be obtained through the mail or in person at the Clerk’s office. Mailing Address: Cobb Superior Court Clerk Attn: File-room P.O.
Georgia Courts – Home
Official Free
The Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts has developed the Georgia Judicial Gateway (GJG) to facilitate access to numerous services provided by both public and private entities.
REVOCATION CALENDAR COURTROOM JAIL October ...
Official Free
Official source for public records (www.cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com).
Most Wanted - Sheriff
Official Free
Current inmate roster for Cobb County, Georgia, published by the sheriff's office. Holds for other agencies are flagged, which is why some names linger after local charges resolve.
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® sex offender management, mapping and email alert program
Official Free
In your area Use this search to view all published offenders within a specified radius of your home, business, school or other desired address.
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cobb County | Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Official Free
This office holds the sheriff's records for Cobb County. If a link breaks, the office homepage at gbi.georgia.gov carries the new path.
Cobb County Jail | Georgia Department of Corrections
Official Free
An official website of the State of Georgia. How you know The .gov means it’s official.
Death Records - Georgia Department of Public Health
Official Free
Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Cobb County route through this office. If a link breaks, the office homepage at dph.georgia.gov carries the new path.
Office Locations - Georgia Department of Public Health
Official Free
The State Office of Vital Records (SOVR) partners with 159 local county vital records offices across the state. To find the nearest Vital Records location to you, click on Find a Vital Records Office page or use the drop-down menu.
My Voter Page - Georgia.gov
Official Free
Georgia's My Voter Page. Check registration status, districts, sample ballots, and your polling place — the official lookup for every Georgia voter, straight from the Secretary of State.
Business/Company Search
Official Free
Cobb County Business License Search https://www.cobbcounty.org/community-development/business-license Search Cobb County, Georgia business licenses, applications by license number, business name, address, or issuance number.
GEORGIA
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Business filing records for Georgia. Merged, dissolved, and withdrawn entities keep their filing history in the index. Officer and organizer names, where filed, are public in most states.
Deed Book 15514 P9 61 Filed and Recorded Feb-12-2018 ...
Official Free
Copyright Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Cobb County?
Cobb County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the Request Copies – Cobb County Superior Court Clerk portal: https://superiorcourtclerk.cobbcounty.gov/courts/request-copies/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Georgia?
Yes. Active warrants in Georgia appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Georgia?
Yes — in Georgia, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Cobb County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.