Marietta Residents Directory

Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County and home to more than 63,000 people in the northwest metro Atlanta area. The Marietta residents directory draws from court files, city records, property deeds, voter rolls, and vital records held at both the city and county level. Cobb County runs most of the court and land record systems that cover Marietta, while the City of Marietta keeps its own set of public documents for things like code enforcement, city court cases, and local permits. You can search many Marietta records online through the Cobb County portal. Some need an in-person trip or a written request. This page walks you through each source and how to get what you need in Marietta.

Marietta City Records Search

The City of Marietta keeps its own records for matters within city limits. The main office sits at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060. You can call (770) 794-5500 for general questions. The Marietta Records page on the city website is the best place to start if you want files that fall under city control. These include city court citations, code enforcement cases, business licenses, and local permits. The City Clerk's office handles records requests and can point you to the right department.

Record searches through the City of Marietta are limited to offenses and cases that took place inside the city limits. The Clerk of Court's office keeps all original citations and sentencing orders for Marietta city court cases. If you need something that goes beyond what the city handles, you will have to turn to the Cobb County system. For most people searching the Marietta residents directory, both the city and county are worth checking.

You can reach the Marietta City Clerk at (770) 794-5540 or by email at cityclerk@mariettaga.gov. The clerk can tell you what records the city holds and how to file a formal open records request. Hours are standard business hours on weekdays. Walk-in requests are accepted at the Lawrence Street office.

The City of Marietta website also has links to meeting minutes, agendas, ordinances, and other public documents. These can be useful if you are looking for records tied to city council actions, zoning changes, or code violations in Marietta.

Cobb County Records for Marietta

Cobb County is where most Marietta records live. The Cobb County government website ties into property tax data, court filings, and other public records that cover the city. The county seat is right here in Marietta, which means the main Cobb County courthouse and clerk offices are in town. You do not have to travel far to get records in person.

The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk's records search is the primary online tool for looking up court cases in Marietta. You can search by party name or case number. It covers civil, criminal, and family law filings in the Cobb County Superior Court system. This is the tool you want for broader searches that go past what the city court handles. Divorce records, felony cases, civil lawsuits, and appeals all run through this system for Marietta residents.

The Cobb Superior Court Clerk research portal gives you a deeper look at deed records, lien filings, and other documents recorded with the clerk. This is separate from the case search tool. It covers real estate transactions, UCC filings, and other recorded instruments for properties in Marietta. The index goes back several decades, and you can search by name, date, or instrument type. It is free for basic lookups.

For a full rundown of Cobb County resources that cover Marietta, visit the Cobb County residents directory page. That page goes into more detail on the clerk, probate court, tax office, and other county departments.

Marietta Property Records Lookup

Property records tell you who owns land and homes in Marietta. The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search is a statewide tool run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. You can filter it to Cobb County to pull up property deals in Marietta. The index starts at 1999 and shows deed transfers, liens, buyer and seller names, and the book and page where each document is recorded.

Marietta sits in the heart of Cobb County, and the local real estate market stays active. That means a steady flow of new deed filings, mortgage records, and lien documents. If you are trying to find out who owns a specific parcel in Marietta, this search tool is the fastest free option. The data comes straight from filings with the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. You can also check foreclosure filings, easements, and plat maps through the same system.

The GSCCCA runs a free alert tool called F.A.N.S. (Filing Activity Notification System). You sign up with your name and an email or phone number. The system sends you a notice when someone files a new document tied to your name in Marietta or anywhere in Georgia. This is a good way to watch for fraud on your property record.

Note: Some older Marietta property records filed before 1999 may only be available on paper at the Cobb County courthouse.

Open Records Requests in Marietta

Georgia has a strong open records law. O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74 give any person the right to inspect and copy public records in Marietta. You do not have to say why you want the files. You do not have to give your name or prove you live in Georgia. The law says agencies must respond within three business days of getting the request.

The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, fees are based on the hourly pay of the lowest paid worker who can do the search. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. If the total cost will go over $500, the agency can ask for a deposit before they start. These rules apply to both City of Marietta offices and Cobb County departments. You can file requests by mail, in person, or by email depending on the office. The Marietta City Clerk at cityclerk@mariettaga.gov handles open records requests for city departments.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72, some records are exempt from disclosure. Sealed court files, records with Social Security numbers, medical records, and active law enforcement investigation files are off limits. Public employee home addresses also get protection. But Georgia courts have ruled that these exemptions must be read narrowly. The default is access, not denial. If a Marietta office turns down your request, you have the right to challenge that decision in court.

Marietta Vital Records Directory

Vital records in Marietta cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The Georgia Department of Public Health runs the state vital records office. Their main location is at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. You can call 404-679-4702. The office handles requests from all over the state, so you can order Marietta vital records from there or go through the Cobb County Probate Court for certain documents.

Birth certificates in Georgia go back to 1919 and cost $25.00 per copy. Death certificates start at the same year and cost the same. Marriage certificates run $10.00 per copy from the probate court. Birth records have strict limits on who can order them. Only the person named, parents, legal guardians, grandparents, adult children, adult siblings, or a spouse can get a copy. Death certificates are open to the public.

The Cobb County Probate Court handles marriage licenses for couples in Marietta. It also keeps copies of marriage records on file. The probate court deals with estate filings, guardianship records, and name changes too. All of these feed into the Marietta residents directory when you are trying to trace a person's connections or history in the area.

Voter Records in Marietta

Voter data is one of the more useful parts of the Marietta residents directory. The Cobb County Board of Elections manages voter rolls for all of Marietta. For quick lookups, the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page lets you search by name and date of birth. It is free to use.

The My Voter Page shows registration status, voting district, polling place, and when a person last voted. If a Marietta resident moved or changed their name, the record updates once the new data goes through. Georgia law says voters must update their address at least 30 days before an election. This tool covers all of Cobb County and the rest of the state, so it works for Marietta searches alongside any other Georgia city.

• Search by name and date of birth on the My Voter Page
• Check voter status and registration details for free
• See polling place and district for any Marietta voter
• View absentee ballot request status
• Full voter lists available through the Secretary of State

Marietta Records and Georgia Law

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 sets the foundation. It says the state has a "strong public policy in favor of open government" and that access to public records should be encouraged. This applies to every office in Marietta that holds public files. City departments, county offices, and the courts all fall under this law.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71, agencies in Marietta must respond to a records request within three business days. If records exist, the office must hand them over or give a written reason for any denial. Fees stay capped at $0.10 per page for paper copies. Electronic records cost the price of the media used to store them. These rules give people a clear path to get Marietta public records without facing surprise charges or long waits.

Willful violations of the open records act can bring fines and legal costs against the agency that broke the law. Georgia courts have been consistent in saying the act should be read broadly to favor access. If you run into trouble getting records in Marietta, the law is on the side of disclosure. The Marietta residents directory benefits from this strong legal framework, and so does anyone who needs public information from city or county offices here.

Which County Handles Marietta Records

Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County. The Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court handles court records, property filings, and other public documents for Marietta. The main courthouse is right in the city at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090. The City of Marietta at 205 Lawrence Street handles city-level records like code cases and local permits. For a full guide to Cobb County resources, see the Cobb County residents directory page.

Nearby Cities in Georgia Directory

These cities sit near Marietta in the Cobb County area. Smyrna is just south of Marietta and shares the same Cobb County court system. Kennesaw is a few miles north and also falls under Cobb County jurisdiction. If you are searching for someone in the Marietta area, their records could be filed under one of these nearby cities instead.