Cobb Court Records | Free Public Search Online

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Cobb Court Records | Free Public Search Online

Use this guide to search Cobb court records online, pick the correct Cobb County court portal, request certified copies, check Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, real estate records, traffic citations, divorce records, inmate records, and public-record request routes without relying on unofficial paid record websites first.

Fast route by record type Superior case, divorce, real estate: Superior Court Clerk. Traffic, misdemeanor, civil: State Court Clerk. Small claims, warrants, dispossessory: Magistrate Court. Marriage, estates, guardianship: Probate Court.

Direct answer: Cobb Court Records in Georgia are split by court type. Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk records search for Superior Court records, divorce decrees, and real estate records. Use Cobb State Court Court Connect for State Court civil, misdemeanor, traffic, citation, and tag-number searches. Use Cobb Magistrate Court Judicial Records Search for Magistrate cases. Use Probate Court’s case-status portal for estates and license records. For official copies, certified copies, or eCertified court records, use the Superior Court Clerk’s copy request or eCertification route.

Georgia location note: This page covers Cobb County, Georgia, including Marietta and surrounding Cobb County communities. If you meant a person named Cobb, a business named Cobb, or another state, use a different official court system.
Independent guide disclaimer: This page is not the official Cobb County, Cobb Superior Court Clerk, Cobb State Court Clerk, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Sheriff, Police, or Georgia government website. Always verify case status, access limits, fees, deadlines, court dates, copy requirements, and payment links on the official source before taking legal or financial action.
Court record router

Which Cobb Court Records Search Should You Use?

Cobb County has several record systems. A Superior Court divorce record is not the same as a State Court traffic citation, Magistrate small-claims case, Probate estate file, Sheriff inmate record, Police report, or real estate recording. Use the table below before searching.

Superior Court

Use for divorce decrees, felony-related Superior records, civil actions, and real estate records through the Clerk.

State Court

Use for State Court civil cases, traffic, misdemeanors, citations, tag-number search, and court payments.

Magistrate Court

Use for small claims, dispossessory, warrants, civil filings, criminal first appearances, and Magistrate records.

Probate Court

Use for estates, guardianship, marriage license, weapons carry license, and probate case status.

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Superior Court case, divorce decree, real estate record, certified court copy Cobb Superior Court Clerk Records Search Name, case number, case type, document details, real estate index, or copy request information. State Court traffic or Magistrate small claims records.
State Court civil, misdemeanor, traffic, citation, tag-number case State Court Court Connect Name, case number, citation number, or tag number. Superior Court felony or divorce records.
Small claims, dispossessory, warrant, Magistrate civil/criminal case Magistrate Judicial Records Search Name, case number, or citation number. State Court or Superior Court records.
Estate, guardianship, license record, probate docket Probate Case Status and Records Search Case status, estate, license record, probate portal, or docket details. Divorce records or real estate recordings.
Deed, lien, property recording, trade name, UCC, real estate image Cobb Superior Court Clerk Real Estate Grantor/grantee, book/page, instrument type, street name, land description, or CFN. Court case docket search.
Inmate, jail booking, custody status, criminal charges, bond amount Cobb Sheriff Adult Detention Center Inmate search / inmate information route. Final court disposition or conviction status.
Police report or police records Cobb County Police Report number, party, date, location, or records unit guidance. Court dockets or Clerk-certified copies.
General county open records request Cobb Open Records Center Department, record description, date range, and request details. Court-specific copy requests handled by a Clerk.
Best shortcut: If the record is a court case, start with the correct court: Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, or Juvenile. If it is a property document, use Real Estate Records. If it is a jail booking or police report, use the Sheriff or Police records route instead of court search.
Superior Court

Cobb Superior Court Records, Divorce Decrees and Real Estate Records

The Cobb County Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction for civil and criminal law actions. The Superior Court Clerk maintains Superior Court records, including divorce decrees and real estate records. The Clerk’s records page provides routes for court records, real estate records, archived real estate records, and court/administrative divisions.

Use Superior Court / Clerk for

  • Superior Court civil and criminal case records
  • Divorce decrees and divorce case copies
  • Real estate records and recorded documents
  • Certified court copies and eCertification
  • Notary public records
  • Board of Equalization-related Clerk routes

Superior Clerk quick facts

Address: 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090.

Mailing: P.O. Box 3370, Marietta, GA 30061.

Phone: 770-528-1300.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Divorce record route: Cobb County court directory guidance lists divorce records under the Superior Court Clerk. If you need a final divorce decree, ask whether you need a regular copy, certified copy, or eCertified copy before paying.
State Court

Cobb State Court Records: Civil, Traffic, Misdemeanor, Citation and Tag Search

Cobb State Court Court Connect is the official enhanced docket search route for State Court. The State Court page says users can search by name, case number, citation number, or tag number, and the Clerk’s office provides assistance by phone for users navigating the search engine.

Civil cases

State Court records search includes civil cases filed from March 17, 1997 through the current year, according to the State Court records portal notice.

Traffic and misdemeanor

The State Court records portal notice says traffic and misdemeanor cases are included from April 26, 1999 through the current year.

Search fields

Use name/dates, case number, citation number, or tag number. Phonetic search may help for first and last names.

State Court task Official route Helpful contact
Search State Court docket State Court Court Connect 770-528-2600 or 770-528-1257 for search navigation help.
General State Court contact State Court 770-528-2622.
Civil Division State Court Clerk Civil Division 770-528-1215.
Criminal Division Criminal Division 770-528-1246.
Traffic Violations Bureau State Court traffic route 770-528-2660.
Magistrate Court

Cobb Magistrate Court Records: Small Claims, Dispossessory, Warrants and Civil Cases

Cobb Magistrate Court offers an enhanced online docket search for case, document, and judgment searches. Its judicial records search page allows searches by name, case number, or citation number.

Use Magistrate Court for

  • Small claims
  • Dispossessory / eviction-related filings
  • Civil claims within Magistrate jurisdiction
  • Arrest warrants and warrant-related routing
  • Criminal first appearances and some preliminary matters

Magistrate quick facts

Address: 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090.

Phone: 770-528-8900.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Division contacts

Civil: 770-528-8910.

Criminal: 770-528-8917.

Mediation: 770-528-3074.

Pretrial: 770-528-8950.

Warrant vs court record: A Magistrate warrant matter, Sheriff booking record, and final criminal court disposition are separate. Verify with the proper office before relying on one result.
Probate Court

Cobb Probate Court Records: Estates, Guardianships, Marriage License and License Records

Cobb Probate Court maintains online case-status and records access for Probate Estates and License document images. The Probate Court page says no login is needed to view court records or the court docket through its case management portal, though sensitive information may be concealed online for privacy.

Use Probate Court for

  • Estates and probate of wills
  • Guardianships and conservatorships
  • Marriage license records
  • Weapons carry license records
  • Mental health probate matters
  • Oaths and selected license records

Probate quick facts

Address: 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090.

Phone: 770-528-1900.

Email: probatecourt@cobbcounty.gov.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Privacy warning: Probate, guardianship, mental health, minor, sealed, restricted, or sensitive license records may not show complete images online. Contact Probate Court before assuming the record is public or complete.
Juvenile Court

Cobb Juvenile Court Records and Access Limits

Cobb County Juvenile Court hears cases involving children under the age of 18. Juvenile records are more restricted than ordinary adult court dockets, and many records are not public online. If you need a juvenile record, contact the court directly and be ready to explain your legal connection to the case.

Juvenile Court may involve

  • Dependency and deprivation matters
  • Delinquency cases
  • Children under age 18
  • Custody-related juvenile issues
  • Restricted access or sealed records

Juvenile contact

Phone: 770-528-2220.

General court location: Cobb County court complex area, Marietta, GA.

Best step: Call before visiting because access rules and record release limits can be strict.

Do not publish juvenile details: Youth records can be confidential or protected. Do not share names, accusations, addresses, school details, family details, or sensitive case information online.
Copies & certification

How to Request Cobb Court Records, Certified Copies and eCertified Copies

Online search is useful, but many official uses require a plain copy, certified copy, final divorce decree, eCertified copy, real estate copy, or paper record. The Cobb Superior Court Clerk states that copies may be obtained by mail or in person, and its eCertification route provides tamper-proof, self-validating certified copies of court records as secured PDFs.

1

Identify the exact court

Know whether the case is Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Juvenile, real estate, or another record type. Certified copies must come from the office that maintains the record.

2

Collect record details

Prepare the case number, party names, document title, filing date, judgment date, divorce date, record type, and whether you need plain or certified copies.

3

Choose paper copy or eCertification

Use paper copies for mail/in-person needs. Use eCertification when an electronically certified PDF is acceptable to the receiving agency.

4

Confirm fees before payment

The Superior Clerk copy page lists regular and certified copy fees, but fees can change. Verify the current total and payment method before mailing or ordering.

5

Save proof

Keep your receipt, order confirmation, eCertification email, case number, copy request form, and mailing tracking until the record is accepted.

Copy type Useful for Official route
Regular copy Personal review, attorney packet, reference file, non-certified needs. Request copies from Superior Clerk
Certified copy Agency proof, court filing, divorce decree, legal record, official submission. Request certified copy
eCertified copy Tamper-proof certified PDF accepted by many users and agencies. Open eCertification
Final divorce decree Name change, remarriage, immigration, benefits, legal proof. Superior Clerk copy request
Real estate copy Deeds, liens, UCC, trade names, cancellation records, title research. Real Estate division
Mail checklist: include your written request, case/document details, self-addressed stamped envelope if required, correct payment, phone/email, and exact copy type. Do not mail cash unless the official office specifically says it is allowed.
Fees & payment

Cobb Court Records Fees, Certified Copy Costs and Payment Safety

Many online searches can be started at no cost, but copies, certifications, eCertified records, divorce decree copies, real estate recordings, traffic payments, citations, and court costs may have fees. Always confirm the current fee on the official office page before paying.

Action Current guidance to verify Safe next step
Search State Court record State Court portal offers online search for civil, traffic, misdemeanor, citation, and tag-number records. Use official State Court Court Connect and call 770-528-2600 or 770-528-1257 for search help.
Search Magistrate record Magistrate search supports name, case number, and citation number. Use official Magistrate Judicial Records Search before using a private records page.
Regular Superior copy Superior Clerk copy page lists regular copy fees. Confirm page count, payment method, and mail/in-person process.
Certified Superior copy Superior Clerk copy page lists certified copy fees. Ask whether the agency needs certified, eCertified, or plain copy.
Traffic citation payment State Court page links to official traffic citation payment route. Verify citation, tag, name, balance, and receipt before paying.
Real estate recording/copies Real Estate division lists phone lines for recording, deed room, liens, trade names, UCC and indexing. Call the correct Real Estate unit if the online index does not answer your question.
Payment warning: Do not enter card or bank information on a page simply because it appears first in search. Start from CobbCounty.gov, SuperiorCourtClerk.CobbCounty.gov, GSCCCA.org, or the official court payment link.
Contact directory

Cobb Court Records Phone Numbers, Addresses and Office Routing

Use the correct office based on the record. One phone call to the wrong court can waste days, especially for divorce decrees, certified copies, warrants, juvenile records, real estate documents, traffic cases, or probate records.

Office / task Address Phone / email Use for
Superior Court Clerk 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-1300 Superior Court records, divorce decrees, real estate records, certified copies.
Superior Court Administration 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-1800 Superior Court administration, judges, jury service and court operations.
State Court 12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-2622 State Court civil, criminal, traffic, jury and general routing.
State Court search assistance State Court Clerk’s Office 770-528-2600 or 770-528-1257 Help navigating the enhanced State Court docket search.
Magistrate Court 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-8900 Small claims, dispossessory, warrants, Magistrate civil/criminal records.
Probate Court 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-1900; probatecourt@cobbcounty.gov Estates, guardianships, marriage license, weapons carry license, probate records.
Juvenile Court Cobb Juvenile Court route 770-528-2220 Records involving children under 18 and juvenile case questions.
Real Estate Division Superior Court Clerk Real Estate Office General / Recording: 770-528-1360; Deed Room: 770-528-1328; Liens: 770-528-4022 Deeds, liens, trade names, UCC, indexing, cancellations and real estate recordings.
Cobb Sheriff 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 Use Sheriff contact / inmate pages Inmate custody, booking, bond and sheriff open-records questions.
Call script: “I’m trying to find a Cobb County court record. The record type is ____. The case number is ____. Can you confirm whether your office has it, whether it is public, and whether I need a regular, certified, or eCertified copy?”
Map & visit

Cobb Court Records Office Map

Many Cobb court record offices are in Marietta. Superior Court and the Superior Court Clerk are listed at 70 Haynes Street. State Court is at 12 East Park Square. Probate and Magistrate Court are at 32 Waddell Street. Confirm the correct office and service hours before visiting.

Troubleshooting

Cobb Court Record Not Found? Try These Fixes

A missing result does not always mean no record exists. Cobb records can be in another court, old, sealed, restricted, recently filed, under a different name, or outside court custody.

Switch the court portal

Try Superior Clerk, State Court, Magistrate, Probate, Juvenile, Sheriff, Police, or Real Estate depending on the record type.

Use fewer words

Search last name only, company name only, phonetic name option, alternate spelling, maiden name, middle initial, or case number.

Use citation or tag number

For State Court traffic records, citation number or tag number may work better than name.

Check date coverage

State Court’s portal notes date ranges for civil, traffic, and misdemeanor records. Older records may require direct Clerk help.

Look for restricted records

Juvenile, sealed, expunged/restricted, mental health, guardianship, and sensitive records may not appear publicly online.

Call before visiting

Ask the office if it has the record, if the record is public, and which copy type or fee applies.

Common mistakes

Common Cobb Court Records Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using one portal for every record. Cobb Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Juvenile, Sheriff, Police and Real Estate records are not all in one database.
  • Searching State Court for a divorce decree. Divorce records are usually handled by the Superior Court Clerk.
  • Searching court records for deeds. Deeds, liens, trade names and UCC filings use the Superior Court Clerk Real Estate route.
  • Confusing jail booking with court disposition. Sheriff custody information is not the same as final court outcome.
  • Ordering the wrong copy type. Regular, certified, final divorce decree, eCertified PDF, and real estate copies are different.
  • Paying unofficial sites first. Start from CobbCounty.gov, SuperiorCourtClerk.CobbCounty.gov, courts.cobbcounty.org, or GSCCCA.org.
  • Ignoring access restrictions. Juvenile, sealed, restricted, sensitive probate, and protected records may not be public online.
Safety & responsible use

Scam, Privacy and Responsible Use Warnings

Court records can be helpful, but they can also be misunderstood or misused. A filing, citation, charge, warrant, booking, or docket entry is not the same as guilt, liability, final judgment, conviction, or current legal status.

Do not misuse records: Do not harass, shame, threaten, stalk, dox, discriminate, or publish sensitive personal information based on a Cobb court record search. Verify disposition and record type before drawing conclusions.
Safe rule: If the record affects employment, housing, immigration, licensing, custody, benefits, property, divorce, debt, payment, or legal deadlines, contact the official court or Clerk and request the correct official copy.
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Cobb Court Records: Short Answer for Bing, Copilot and AI Search

Cobb Court Records in Georgia are searched by court type. Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk for Superior Court records, divorce decrees, certified copies and real estate records. Use Cobb State Court Court Connect for State Court civil, traffic, misdemeanor, citation and tag-number searches. Use Cobb Magistrate Court Judicial Records Search for small claims, warrants and Magistrate records. Use Cobb Probate Court case-status search for estates, guardianship, marriage license and license records. Use Cobb Sheriff for inmate or booking records.

Question Clean answer
Can I search Cobb court records online for free? Yes. Start with the official Superior Court Clerk, State Court, Magistrate Court or Probate Court portals. Copies and certifications may have fees.
Where do I search Cobb State Court traffic cases? Use Cobb State Court Court Connect or the State Court records search portal by name, case number, citation number or tag number.
Where do I get Cobb divorce records? Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk copy request route for final divorce decrees and certified copies.
Where are Cobb small claims records? Use Cobb Magistrate Court Judicial Records Search by name, case number or citation number.
Where are Cobb real estate records? Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk Real Estate search and real estate information pages.
FAQs

Cobb Court Records FAQs

How do I search Cobb court records online?

Pick the correct court first. Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk for Superior records and divorce decrees, State Court Court Connect for State Court civil, traffic, misdemeanor and citation records, Magistrate Court Judicial Records Search for Magistrate cases, and Probate Court Case Status and Records Search for probate and license records.

Are Cobb court records free to search?

Many official online searches can be started without paying, but regular copies, certified copies, eCertified records, traffic payments, court costs, divorce decree copies and real estate services may have fees.

Where do I search Cobb State Court records?

Use Cobb State Court Court Connect or the State Court records search portal. The search supports name, case number, citation number and tag-number searches.

Where do I search Cobb Magistrate Court records?

Use Cobb Magistrate Court Judicial Records Search. The Magistrate page says users can search cases by name, case number or citation number.

Where do I get Cobb County divorce records?

Divorce records and final divorce decrees are usually handled by the Cobb Superior Court Clerk. Use the Clerk’s copy request route and ask whether you need a regular, certified or eCertified copy.

How do I get certified copies of Cobb court records?

Use the Superior Court Clerk copy request page or eCertification page for Superior Court records. For other courts, contact the court that maintains the record and confirm copy type, fee and delivery method.

Where do I search Cobb Probate Court records?

Use the Probate Court Case Status and Records Search page for Probate Estates and License records. The Probate page says no login is needed to view court records or the court docket, but sensitive information may be concealed online.

Where do I find Cobb inmate or arrest booking information?

Use the Cobb Sheriff Adult Detention Center inmate search or inmate information route. Booking information is not the same as final court disposition, so verify case outcome with the court.

Where do I search Cobb real estate records?

Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk Real Estate records route for deeds, liens, UCC, trade names, indexing, cancellations and recorded property documents.

Why can’t I find a Cobb court case online?

The case may be in another Cobb court, under a different spelling, too old for the portal, recently filed, sealed, restricted, juvenile, expunged, property-related, sheriff-related or not in court custody. Try the correct official portal or call the proper office.

Best Next Step for Cobb Court Records

Start with the court type: Superior Court Clerk for Superior records, divorce decrees, certified copies and real estate; State Court for traffic, misdemeanor, civil, citation and tag-number records; Magistrate Court for small claims, dispossessory and warrants; Probate Court for estates, guardianships and license records; Sheriff for inmate records. Before paying, filing, publishing or relying on a result, verify the record directly with the official Cobb court or agency.

Official-source check completed June 18, 2026. Court portals, case availability, copy fees, certification rules, office hours, and payment links can change. Verify directly with the official Cobb court, Clerk, Sheriff, Police, or county agency before relying on a record.

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