How to Search Cobb County Marriage and Divorce Records
Cobb splits this work in two. Marriage license records belong to the Cobb County Probate Court. Divorce case files belong to the Clerk of Superior Court. Pick the right office first, then pick the right search tool. The wrong office cannot pull the other side’s file.
For a marriage license lookup, start with the Probate Court. The court’s landing page links a Case Status and Records Search tool. Staff can also confirm a license by phone if you call the License Division at 770-528-1931. For a divorce case, use the Superior Court Clerk’s public WebCaseManagement system. You can search by party name or case number. The system shows civil divorce filings, decrees, and related orders under the Domestic court type.
Note: Cobb County clerks can locate records and explain filing steps, but they cannot give legal advice or fill out forms for you.
Where Cobb County Marriage Licenses Are Issued
Marriage licenses in Cobb County are issued by the Probate Court. The court sits at 32 Waddell Street in Marietta. The License Division is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court also issues weapons carry permits, fireworks permits, and handles estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Marriage license work, though, runs through its own desk and its own phone line.
Couples apply in person. The Probate Court’s forms page says applicants must bring a printed copy of the completed online application. The form link sits at the bottom left of the Marriage License Forms section. The court reviews the printed application, checks ID, takes payment, and issues the license at the counter. The license is then taken to the ceremony. After the wedding, the officiant returns it to the Probate Court for recording.
Below is the official Probate Court fees page, which lists current marriage license costs and certified copy charges. The Probate Court fees page also covers estate, guardianship, and weapons permit fees.
The fees list is the source of every dollar amount on this page. Cobb does not advertise these prices anywhere else with the same level of detail.
Cobb County Marriage License Application Fields
The Probate Court’s marriage license application asks the same kinds of fields used on every Georgia county license form. Fill out the online form first. Print it. Bring the printed copy to the License Division along with valid ID. Both parties must appear in person. The table below lists what the application asks for, based on the Cobb forms page and the standard Georgia marriage license form set.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full legal name of each applicant | Yes | First, middle, last. Must match the photo ID. |
| Date of birth | Yes | Both parties must be 18 or older. Proof of age required. |
| City and state of birth | Yes | Country of birth if outside the U.S. |
| Current address | Yes | County and state of residence for each party. |
| Social Security number (last 4) | Yes for U.S. residents | Required by Georgia state form. Non-residents note status. |
| Parents’ full names | Yes | Including mother’s maiden name. |
| Prior marriage info | Yes | Number of prior marriages and how each ended (divorce, death, annulment). |
| Date prior marriage ended | If applicable | Most recent end date for each prior marriage. |
| Premarital counseling proof | Optional | Cuts the license fee from $56 to $16. Bring signed counselor certificate. |
| Photo ID | Yes | Driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. |
| Signature of each applicant | Yes | Both parties sign in person at the counter. |
Note: bring the original ID, not a photocopy. The clerk needs to see and verify each card at the counter.
How to Apply for a Marriage License in Cobb County
The process is short if both parties show up on the same day with the right papers. Most couples are in and out in under an hour. Schedule a slower visit on Mondays and on the day before a holiday, since those are the busiest hours at the License Division. The steps below match the Probate Court’s posted process.
- Complete the online marriage license application on the Cobb Probate Court website. Both parties fill in their own fields.
- Print the full completed application. Do not staple it. The clerk needs flat pages.
- Both parties go to the Probate Court License Division at 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, during posted hours.
- Bring valid photo ID for each party. A driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport works.
- If you took premarital counseling, bring the signed counselor certificate. This drops the fee from $56 to $16.
- Pay the fee at the counter. Cash, money order, credit card, or a personal check made out to “Cobb County Probate Court” are all accepted.
- Receive the license at the counter. Take it to your officiant for the ceremony.
- After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed license to the Probate Court for recording.
- Request certified copies from Probate Court once the license is recorded.
The Probate Court’s forms page hosts the application link and all related forms. The page is updated when the state form set changes, so always pull a fresh copy.
Cobb County Marriage and Divorce Fees
The fee table below comes straight from the Cobb Probate Court fees page and the Cobb Superior Court Clerk fee schedule. Both offices update their fee lists when state law changes. Always check the source page before mailing a check.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage license without premarital counseling | $56.00 |
| Marriage license with proof of premarital counseling | $16.00 |
| Certified copy of marriage license | $10.00 |
| Certified copy of marriage application | $10.00 |
| Marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Divorce filing (general civil) | $218.00 |
| Sheriff service per party (Cobb address) | $50.00 |
| Publication fee (when service by publication is required) | $120.00 |
| Publisher affidavit fee | $25.00 |
The Probate Court takes cash, money orders, credit cards (with a $2.00 or 3.5% service fee, capped at $5.00 on estate filings), and personal checks made out to “Cobb County Probate Court.” The Superior Court Clerk takes cash, money order, cashier’s check, certified check, and credit or debit cards. In-person card payment requires the cardholder to sign the slip with photo ID.
The current Superior Court Clerk fee table is shown below. The page lists every civil filing fee, including divorce, plus service and publication charges.
The screenshot is pulled from the live Cobb Superior Court Clerk fees page. The $218 general civil fee covers divorce filings.
Where Cobb County Divorce Cases Are Filed
Divorce is a Superior Court matter in Georgia. The Cobb County Superior Court holds exclusive equity jurisdiction over divorce. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the case file, the docket entries, and the final divorce decree. Files go to the Clerk’s Court and Administrative Division at 70 Haynes Street in Marietta. The main clerk phone is 770-528-1300.
Both Divorce With Children and Divorce Without Children packets are available on the Cobb Superior Court forms page. The page also hosts the poverty affidavit and standing-order forms most divorce filers need. The clerk does not draft pleadings for you. Self-represented parties either use the packet or hire counsel.
The screenshot above is the live Superior Court forms page. The divorce packets and poverty affidavit appear together near the top of the page.
Searching for Cobb County Divorce Records
The Clerk of Superior Court runs the records search portal. The portal links the WebCaseManagement system for civil and criminal cases and the real estate index for property records. Divorce sits inside the civil index under the Domestic court type. Search by party name or case number. The result shows the case caption, the filing date, the docket, and any decrees or orders entered.
A name search for a Cobb divorce can pull every divorce a person has filed in this county. The system lets you narrow by file date range. The interface is the same one used for general civil and criminal cases, so anyone who has searched a Cobb case before will know the layout. Public users can view docket entries. Document download or checkout requires a registered account.
Cobb divorce records held by the Clerk include the complaint, the answer (if filed), motions, orders, financial affidavits, parenting plans where minor children are involved, settlement agreements, and the final decree. Some of those filings are sealed or redacted by court order. Adoption records are sealed by statute and are not part of the divorce file.
Getting Certified Copies of Marriage and Divorce Records
Many uses need a certified copy. A bank, a passport office, an immigration filing, or a name change at the Social Security office will not accept an uncertified print-out from the online portal. Certified copies carry the clerk’s raised seal and signature.
For a marriage license, request the certified copy from the Cobb Probate Court. The fee is $10.00 per copy. Ask in person at the License Division or mail a written request with payment. Include the names of both parties, the date of the license or ceremony, and a return address. The court will pull the recorded license and stamp the copy.
For a divorce decree, request the certified copy from the Cobb Clerk of Superior Court. Bring or mail the case number to the Clerk’s Court and Administrative Division at 70 Haynes Street. Certified copy pricing follows the state fee schedule used by the Superior Court Clerk. If you do not have the case number, run a name search on the Clerk’s portal first, write down the case number, and bring it with you. The clerk does not perform name searches for the public.
Sealed Records and Privacy in Cobb County Divorce Files
Most of a divorce file is public. Some pieces are not. Adoption records related to a divorce are sealed by statute. A judge can also seal or redact parts of a divorce file by order. The most common targets are financial account numbers, social security numbers, and information about minor children. Parenting plans naming kids are filed but are handled with care.
The Cobb Clerk’s portal will show that a document exists even when the document itself is sealed. The case caption and docket entry stay public. The document text is removed from public download. To view a sealed item, a person needs a court order or party-of-record status.
Out-of-County and Out-of-State Marriage and Divorce Records
If the marriage or divorce did not happen in Cobb County, the Cobb Probate Court and the Cobb Clerk of Superior Court cannot help. Georgia handles vital records at the county level. A license issued in Fulton stays in Fulton. A divorce filed in DeKalb stays in DeKalb. Contact the probate court or superior court clerk of the county that issued or recorded the file.
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records, holds birth and death certificates and some older marriage and divorce abstracts. Georgia state vital records does not issue full marriage licenses or divorce decrees, though. For the full document, always go to the county of issue.
For an out-of-state record, contact the state vital records office or county clerk where the event took place. The U.S. State Department’s “Where to Write for Vital Records” page lists every state’s contact. Be ready to provide the full names, the date, and the city or county where the marriage or divorce was recorded.
Cobb County Contacts for Marriage and Divorce Records
Two offices handle this work. Use the right one based on the record you need.
Cobb County Probate Court (Marriage Licenses)
32 Waddell Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Main: (770) 528-1900
Marriage License: (770) 528-1931
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Clerk of Superior Court (Divorce Records)
70 Haynes Street
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1300
Mon-Fri standard court hours
For broader court files, see Cobb County court records. For estate and guardianship matters handled by the same Probate Court, see Cobb County probate records. For Superior Court information beyond divorce, see Cobb Superior Court and the Clerk of Superior Court page.
Related Cobb County Record Pages
Marriage and divorce records cross paths with several other Cobb record types. For requests that fall under the Georgia Open Records Act, see Cobb County public records. For common questions about court access, see the Cobb County court FAQ. The Probate Court forms page also lists weapons carry permit and probate forms alongside the marriage license link.
The Probate Court’s forms page is shown above. The marriage license application sits at the bottom left of the Marriage License Forms section.