Cobb County Residents Directory

Cobb County sits just north of Atlanta and is home to close to 788,000 people in cities like Marietta, Smyrna, and Kennesaw. The Cobb County residents directory pulls from property records, court case files, voter rolls, and other public databases held by local and state offices. You can search for a person by name through the Superior Court Clerk, the State Court docket, the Probate Court, and the Georgia Secretary of State. This directory page covers each resource in Cobb County so you know where to look for public records and what kind of data each search tool can turn up.

Cobb County Government Directory

The starting point for any Cobb County residents directory search is the Cobb County Government website. This site connects you to county departments that keep public data about residents. The Board of Commissioners runs the county from 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta, GA 30090. Call (770) 528-1000 for general questions. Tax records, code enforcement files, and permit data are all reachable from this directory hub. People who live or own property here show up in one or more of these local databases.

Georgia law gives residents and the public broad access to government records. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says agencies must let people inspect records within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the pay rate of the lowest paid employee who can pull the files. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. This law covers every Cobb County office and department, so the residents directory you can build from these records is backed by state law.

The county website also has an open records request form you can fill out online. The county routes your request to the right department. This is the way to get directory records that are not yet in any online search tool.

Cobb County Property Directory Search

Property records are one of the strongest tools in the Cobb County residents directory. The Cobb Superior Court Clerk research portal lets you search real property records by name or by book and page. The site offers a "Name Search - Search the database by Grantor or Grantee Name" and a "Book and Page Search" for deeds, liens, and other land documents filed in the county. Call (770) 528-1300 for help with real property directory lookups. The office is at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090.

A name search shows all recorded documents tied to that person. This includes warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, liens, lis pendens filings, and other instruments in the Cobb County directory. Each result shows the recording date, book and page number, and document type. You can trace who owns a piece of property or find all real estate a resident holds in the county. The data goes back many years, making this a deep directory resource for property-based people searches.

The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search is another way to look up property directory records in Cobb County. This statewide index covers all 159 Georgia counties since January 1, 1999. It shows the names of the buyer and seller, the property location, any liens on file, and the book and page where the deed was recorded. You can run a search for just this county or go statewide if you think a resident has property in more than one place.

Note: The GSCCCA statewide index may not have older records from before 1999, so check the local clerk research portal for historical directory data.

Records Search for Cobb County Directory

The Superior Court Clerk has a broader records search portal that goes beyond just property. This directory tool lets you search several types of public documents kept by the clerk. Real estate records, court case indexes, and other filings are all part of the public record system in Cobb County. Anyone can use this search to look up people or documents.

Under Georgia law at O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-61, the Superior Court Clerk must "keep the office and all the books, records, papers, and documents pertaining thereto." In Cobb County, this means the clerk holds all civil and criminal case filings, land records, notary commissions, and other legal documents. The office also files UCC liens, vital records certifications, and military discharge papers. If you are searching the residents directory for a specific court filing or recorded document in Cobb County, the clerk at 70 Haynes Street in Marietta is the primary custodian of those records.

You can visit in person if you need directory records that are hard to find online. Some older files have not been digitized yet. An in-person visit may be the best way to search historical records at the Cobb County clerk office.

Cobb County State Court Directory

The State Court has its own case search tool for the Cobb County residents directory. The Cobb State Court Court Connect portal lets you search the online docket for civil and criminal cases. The clerk's office says it is "excited to release an enhanced version of our online docket search" with more detail than the old system. Court case records are a key part of any residents directory search because they show who filed or was named in legal matters.

State Court in Cobb County handles misdemeanors, civil suits, and traffic matters. Felonies go through Superior Court instead. For case help, call (770) 528-2660. Civil questions go to (770) 528-1216. Criminal questions go to (770) 528-1246. The office is at 12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090. These directory records can show you if a person has been a party to a civil case or has a misdemeanor on file in the county.

Court records are generally public in Georgia under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70. Some case files may be sealed by a judge. Juvenile cases and certain family law matters are not available to directory searchers in Cobb County or elsewhere in the state. Sealed or restricted cases will not show up in Court Connect results.

Note: Court Connect shows docket entries and case data but may not include the full text of every filing for all cases in the directory.

Probate Court Records in Cobb County

The Cobb County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, wills, estate matters, and guardianships. The office is at 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090. Email them at cobbprobatelicense@cobbcounty.gov for license questions. The Cobb County Probate Court marriage license page has details on how to apply and what documents you need to bring.

Marriage license records matter for the residents directory because they show who got married, when, and where the license was issued. Under Georgia law at O.C.G.A. Section 19-3-30, both parties must appear in person at the probate court to get a license. The fee varies by county, so call ahead or check the website for current pricing in Cobb County. The probate court also processes wills, estate administrations, and involuntary commitments. These probate records help you find family connections or check someone's legal status as part of a directory search in the county.

Estate records include wills filed for probate, letters of administration, and inventories of estate assets. These become public once filed with the court. If you need to trace a family member or find out what happened to an estate, the Probate Court is where those directory records live in Cobb County.

Voter Records for Cobb County Directory

Voter registration data is one of the most useful directory tools for finding people in Cobb County. The Georgia My Voter Page lets you look up any registered voter by name and county. Cobb County has hundreds of thousands of registered voters, so the directory coverage is broad. The search shows voter status, polling place, and election district info.

The Georgia Secretary of State also keeps business filings and professional license records that cover residents in the county. If a person runs a business or holds a state license, you can find them through the state's online search tools. Business records show the registered agent name and address. License records show the holder's name, license type, and status. These state-level directory records fill in gaps that local Cobb County databases may not cover on their own.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71, state and local agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. You cannot be asked why you want the records. If the online directory tools do not have what you need, submit a formal open records request to the relevant Cobb County or state office. The law is clear that access should not be blocked without a valid legal reason.

How to Search the Directory

Searching the Cobb County residents directory works best when you know which tool to use for each record type. Start with what you need. For property records, use the Superior Court Clerk research portal or the GSCCCA statewide search. For court cases, try Court Connect for State Court matters or check the Superior Court index for felonies and civil suits. For voter info, use the Georgia My Voter Page. For marriage and estate records, check the Probate Court directory.

Here is what each resource in the Cobb County directory covers:

• Superior Court Clerk research portal: property deeds, liens, real estate directory records
• Court Connect: State Court civil cases, misdemeanors, traffic case records
• Records search portal: broader index of clerk filings and directory data
• Probate Court: marriage licenses, wills, estate records
• Georgia My Voter Page: voter registration and election directory data

Most Cobb County directory searches are free to run online. You do not need to make an account. Just go to the site, type a name, and see what comes back. If you need certified copies, there is a fee. Paper copies from the clerk cost $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more depending on the document type. The residents directory search tools on this page are the best free starting point for finding people in the county.

Note: Some online portals may go down for maintenance on nights and weekends, so try during business hours if you have trouble.

Cobb County Directory and Georgia Law

Georgia has a strong legal framework for public records access that backs up the Cobb County residents directory. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 through 50-18-77 sets the rules. The law says public records "shall be open for personal inspection and copying" by any person. Agencies cannot charge unreasonable fees or stall access without a valid legal reason.

There are some limits on what the directory can show. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 lists records that are exempt from disclosure. Medical records, active law enforcement investigation files, sealed court records, and documents with Social Security numbers or bank account data are all off limits. Personnel records of public employees have some protections, though the employee's name, salary, and job title remain public in the Cobb County directory and across the state.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 15-6-61, the Superior Court Clerk in each Georgia county is the official custodian of county records. In Cobb County, the clerk at 70 Haynes Street in Marietta holds the original copies of all recorded documents. These must be available for public inspection during normal business hours. If you need a record from the residents directory and the online search tools do not have it, Georgia law gives you the right to view it at the clerk's office in person.

Cities in Cobb County

Cobb County has several cities with their own residents directory pages. Pick a city below to find local resources and see which offices handle records for people in that area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cobb County and may have directory records for people who live or work near the county line.