Cobb County GA Superior Court: Case Search & Records
Need to find a Cobb County Superior Court case, criminal disposition, divorce decree, court filing, hearing record, or certified copy? The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk provides public civil and criminal case searches, courthouse record services, and electronic certification for eligible documents.
The key is choosing the correct court. Cobb County has separate Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court systems. A case filed in one court will not necessarily appear in another court’s search.
Independent public-information guide • Reviewed October 2026. This website is not operated by Cobb County Superior Court. Confirm fees, court deadlines, access restrictions, and filing requirements with the official Clerk.
Which Cobb County Court Has the Record?
Georgia’s court system divides different case categories among several courts. The Cobb County Superior Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court that handles felony prosecutions, divorce and other domestic-relations matters, land-title disputes, and significant civil litigation.
Search for felony criminal proceedings, divorce cases, title-to-land litigation, and civil matters assigned to Superior Court.
Many misdemeanor, traffic, and civil cases are handled in Cobb State Court, which operates a separate record search system.
Magistrate Court handles many small claims, dispossessory proceedings, warrants, and related matters.
Probate Court generally handles estates, wills, guardianships, and marriage-license services.
Juvenile Court proceedings are handled separately, with important confidentiality and access limitations.
The Superior Court Clerk also records deeds, security deeds, liens, plats, and related instruments in a separate real-estate database.
How to Search Cobb County Superior Court Cases Online
The Superior Court Clerk provides a dedicated court-record search with separate Civil Search and Criminal Search options.
Step-by-step Superior Court case search
- Open the official Cobb Superior Court Records Search page .
- Choose Search Court Records. The Clerk’s case-management search provides civil and criminal search options.
- Select Civil Search or Criminal Search according to the case you need.
- Enter the available case identifier, person’s name, or another supported search field.
- Submit the search and examine the matching cases. Compare the complete case number, party names, case category, and filing date.
- Open the correct case report or docket. Review the available case history, filings, parties, court events, and disposition information.
- Record the case number before requesting copies, contacting a clerk, or attempting to access the same case again.
What if you have a case number?
Search using the exact number shown on an official filing, summons, order, or judgment. Cobb County’s e-filing guide illustrates Superior Court case numbers using formats such as 17-1-2331 and 17102331. These are examples of formatting, not actual cases being identified here.
Cobb County Superior Court Case Search by Name
A party-name search is useful when you have an individual’s or business’s name but no case number. It is less precise than a number search, especially when names are common or a business has changed its legal name.
Search a person
- Open the Superior Court search.
- Select Civil or Criminal Search.
- Enter the name in the supported fields.
- Use an appropriate date range if offered.
- Compare parties, case type, and filing date.
Search a business
- Open the civil case search.
- Search the business’s legal name.
- Try a shorter distinctive name if necessary.
- Review similarly named entities separately.
- Save the verified case number.
What to check before identifying a person
Match the case number, party role, filing date, case type, and other publicly available identifying information. A matching name alone is not sufficient proof that a particular person is involved in a case.
How to Read a Cobb Superior Court Docket
A docket is the court’s chronological account of filings, actions, and case events. A docket entry may describe a document even when the underlying document image is not available through the public online search.
| Docket information | Meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | Court-assigned identifier. | Use it to request records and identify related filings. |
| Case Style | Names of parties shown in the proceeding. | Confirm the correct people or organizations. |
| Filing Date | Date the proceeding or document was filed. | Do not confuse it with the incident date. |
| Pleading | A complaint, answer, motion, petition, or other filing. | Filing does not mean the court approved the request. |
| Order | A direction or ruling entered by the court. | Review the actual signed order if wording matters. |
| Disposition | A recorded result or procedural outcome. | Read the final outcome, not just the initial allegation. |
| Judgment | A court’s decision or final relief where applicable. | Look for later amendments or post-judgment activity. |
How to Find Cobb County Superior Court Criminal Records
Cobb Superior Court hears felony criminal cases. These cases may include indictments, motions, hearings, pleas, trial proceedings, sentencing records, and other criminal filings.
Criminal case lookup
- Open the official Superior Court case system .
- Choose Criminal Search.
- Enter the Superior Court case number or defendant name using the fields offered.
- Check the case caption, filing date, and any available charge or indictment details.
- Review later docket entries for pleas, verdicts, dismissals, sentencing, and post-sentence orders.
- If you need an official criminal disposition, use the Clerk’s copy-request process.
Criminal disposition versus background check
A case-specific court record showing the relevant judicial outcome, such as a judgment or sentence.
A law-enforcement criminal-history record is different from a single Superior Court docket. Georgia criminal history procedures are handled through authorized state and law-enforcement channels.
How to Find a Cobb County Divorce Case or Final Decree
Cobb Superior Court handles divorce and other domestic relations cases. A divorce decree is a court document, not the same as a marriage license issued by Probate Court.
- Open the Superior Court official Records Search hub .
- Choose the court-record search and select Civil Search.
- Search the case number, or use the names of the spouses if the number is unknown.
- Open the matching domestic-relations case.
- Review entries for the final judgment and decree.
- For a certified decree, use the Clerk’s Request Copies instructions .
The Clerk’s published mail-request schedule lists $10 for a certified final divorce decree and $24 for a certified decree with a settlement agreement. These are different products, so check the document requirements before ordering.
Cobb Superior Court Records Copy Fees and Request Instructions
The Clerk publishes specific fees for frequently requested civil, divorce, and criminal documents sent by mail. Its current dedicated Request Copies page should take precedence over older general website pages showing different copy-charge wording.
| Document | Regular copy | Certified copy |
|---|---|---|
| Final divorce decree | $3.00 | $10.00 |
| Final divorce decree with settlement agreement | $9.00 | $24.00 |
| Civil document by mail | $3.00 | $10.00 |
| Criminal document by mail | $3.00 | $8.00 |
| Criminal disposition package by mail | $5.00 | $14.00 |
| In-person / courier copies | $1.00 published charge | $2.50 published charge |
How to request records by mail
- Find the case number using the official Superior Court case search.
- Identify the required document: judgment, decree, consent order, sentence, indictment, or disposition package.
- Open Request Copies and check the current fees.
- Write a request containing the complete case number, case title, requested document, and whether the copy must be certified.
- Include advance payment using a cashier’s check or money order payable to Cobb Superior Court Clerk. The Clerk states that personal checks are not accepted for mailed copies.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Mail the request to the file-room address below.
P.O. Box 3370
Marietta, GA 30061
How Cobb County Superior Court eCertification Works
The Clerk offers an electronic certification service through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. This allows users to order eligible certified court documents remotely and receive secured electronic copies after processing.
The Clerk states that eCertification is currently available for court records, but real-estate certification is not yet available through that service.
- Open the official Cobb eCertification information page .
- Follow the link to the authorized GSCCCA eCertification system .
- Select the appropriate court or county in the service interface.
- Enter the required case and document details.
- Review the order and the certification fee displayed by the service.
- Complete the authorized order.
- Obtain the certified secured PDF after the Clerk processes it.
- Preserve the original electronic file for verification by the recipient.
How to Search Cobb County Real Estate Records
The Cobb Superior Court Clerk also records real-estate and other instruments. These records are separate from Superior Court civil and criminal dockets.
Cobb County uses a Landmark search portal with methods such as name, document, book/page, parcel ID, recording date, instrument number, and legal-description searches.
Search a deed by owner or party name
- Open the Clerk’s Records Search hub .
- Select Search Real Estate Records.
- In Landmark, choose Name Search.
- Enter the grantor, grantee, or other indexed party name.
- Narrow the results using the available recording date or document type.
- Verify the parties, document type, recorded date, and instrument reference.
- Open the available document image. Save the book/page or instrument number for copy or certification requests.
Recording a deed: important Georgia requirements
Cobb County’s official real-estate guidance explains that deed recording may require the appropriate legal description, grantor and grantee names, signatures, witnesses, notarization, and tax-related submissions such as Form PT-61 where applicable.
Since January 1, 2025, Georgia has required individual self-filers of real-estate documents to use electronic filing and identity verification through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.
- Read the Clerk’s official Real Estate filing requirements .
- Determine whether you are an individual self-filer or belong to a category permitted to submit paper filings.
- If e-filing, use the authorized GSCCCA real-estate e-filing portal and complete its required identity verification.
- Prepare the properly executed instrument and any required supporting tax forms.
- Check the recording charge and applicable taxes.
- Submit through the authorized route and retain confirmation of recording.
Cobb Superior Court e-Filing: PeachCourt and Tyler eFileGA
Cobb Superior Court provides electronic filing for supported proceedings. Its July 2026 announcement introduced Tyler eFileGA as an additional option alongside PeachCourt.
Existing Superior Court civil e-filing provider. The Clerk’s guidance covers general civil and domestic-relations cases, electronic submissions, and file-stamped copies.
Additional e-filing vendor announced for July 13, 2026, including civil and criminal cases. Its provider-specific transaction fees are separate from statutory court costs.
How to find the correct e-filing service
- Open the Clerk’s official Courts information page .
- Read the current civil and criminal e-filing instructions.
- Select an authorized vendor for your case type.
- Confirm whether e-filing is mandatory for the person and proceeding.
- Enter the correct case number when filing into an existing action.
- Review court fees and vendor charges before submitting.
- Save the provider’s submission confirmation and the Clerk-accepted file-stamped document.
Published court filing fees
| Filing service | Published amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Civil filing | $218.00 | Includes many divorce, name-change, and general civil proceedings. |
| Post-judgment action | $58.00 | Listed for qualifying post-judgment actions after the applicable period. |
| Subpoena | $5.00 | Clerk’s listed subpoena fee. |
| Sheriff service | $50.00 | Per party for qualifying service within Cobb County. |
| Notary commission / renewal | $55.00 | Clerk’s published commission fee. |
Verify the current amounts and statutory exceptions on the Clerk’s official Court Fees & Forms page .
Notaries, Property Recording Alerts, Passports, and Payments
Notary commissions
The Superior Court Clerk handles qualifying Georgia notary applications and renewals. The Clerk no longer provides ordinary document-notarization services to the public.
Official notary guidanceReal-estate recording alerts
Georgia’s Clerks’ Authority operates the Filing Activity Notification System (FANS), allowing users to monitor certain recording activity associated with names or property.
Official FANS registrationPassport services
The Cobb Superior Court Clerk website currently announces that its Passport Division is temporarily closed. Do not rely on an older appointment or processing page without checking the current status.
Check current Clerk noticesFines and restitution
The Clerk’s Courts page lists an authorized online payment route for eligible Superior Court fines and restitution.
Official payment instructionsCobb County Superior Court Clerk Address, Hours, and Contacts
The Superior Court Clerk’s Court Division and Real Estate Division operate from different locations in downtown Marietta.
Marietta, GA 30090
Phone: (770) 528-1300
For Superior Court civil and criminal records, court filings, and certified case documents.
Marietta, GA 30090
General information: (770) 528-2000
For deeds, security deeds, liens, plats, UCC-related recording, and other real-estate instruments.
Which address should you mail records requests to?
Attn: File-room
P.O. Box 3370
Marietta, GA 30061
Real Estate Division
P.O. Box 3430
Marietta, GA 30061-3430
Check the official Clerk Contact Us directory for the latest division contacts and mailing information.
No Cobb County Superior Court Case Found? Check These Causes
| Problem | Possible reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| No result by name | Spelling variation, business-name difference, or wrong case category. | Retry with fewer name fields and compare civil versus criminal search. |
| Traffic citation missing | The ticket may belong to Cobb State Court or another court. | Use the official State Court CourtConnect search, not Superior Court. |
| Small claim missing | Many small claims are handled by Magistrate Court. | Check the Magistrate Court judicial records search. |
| Estate or will missing | Probate matters generally belong to Probate Court. | Contact Cobb County Probate Court. |
| Deed not in civil search | Recorded instruments are maintained in the Real Estate database. | Search Landmark using the party name, instrument number, or book/page. |
| Document image not available | The document may not be online, or public access may be restricted. | Contact the Superior Court Clerk’s file room to ask about an authorized copy. |
| Older case missing | Historical case records or images may not be fully represented in the online system. | Ask the Clerk about archival records using the parties and approximate year. |
| Sealed or confidential case | Georgia law or a court order may restrict access. | Follow the authorized court procedure; do not try to bypass access controls. |
Protected and confidential records
Certain adoption, juvenile, sealed, and otherwise protected court records are not open through ordinary public searches. Parties and attorneys may have different authorized access rights depending on the case and applicable law.
Cobb County Superior Court Official Links
These official resources are provided for actual case searches, document orders, recording searches, filing procedures, and verification of current fees.
Cobb County Superior Court Case Search & Records: 10 FAQs
1. How do I search Cobb County Superior Court cases online?
Open the official Cobb Superior Court Clerk Records Search page and select Search Court Records. Choose Civil Search or Criminal Search, enter the available name or case information, and open the matching docket. Verify the case number, parties, and filing details before relying on the result.
2. Can I search Cobb County Superior Court cases by a person’s name?
Yes. The Superior Court case system provides civil and criminal search options. Search the name using the available fields and compare case number, party role, case type, and filing date to avoid confusing people with similar names.
3. What cases does Cobb County Superior Court handle?
Cobb Superior Court is a general-jurisdiction court. It handles felony criminal matters, divorce and domestic-relations proceedings, title-to-land cases, and civil litigation assigned to the Superior Court. State, Magistrate, Probate, and Juvenile Courts maintain separate records.
4. How do I obtain a certified Cobb County divorce decree?
Find the divorce case number in the Superior Court search and follow the Clerk’s Request Copies instructions. The published mail-order charge is $10 for a certified final divorce decree and $24 for a certified decree with a settlement agreement. Confirm which documents you need before ordering.
5. How much does a certified Cobb Superior Court criminal disposition cost?
The Clerk lists $8 for a certified criminal document ordered by mail and $14 for a certified criminal disposition package. The package can include the final disposition, plea statement, plea questionnaire, indictment, and applicable additional orders.
6. Can I order electronically certified Cobb Superior Court records?
Yes. Cobb Superior Court Clerk provides eCertification for eligible court records through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. Electronic certification is not currently available for real-estate records through that service. Confirm that the recipient accepts electronic certification.
7. Where can I search Cobb County deeds, liens, and real estate records?
Use the Superior Court Clerk’s Real Estate Records Search, which operates through Landmark. Search by name, document information, book/page, instrument number, parcel ID, recording date, or legal description where supported.
8. Can I file Cobb Superior Court documents electronically?
Yes. The Clerk offers electronic filing for supported civil and criminal case types. Cobb County announced Tyler eFileGA as an additional provider beginning July 13, 2026, alongside PeachCourt. Review the current court instructions and vendor requirements before submitting.
9. Why can I not find a Cobb County case in Superior Court search?
The case may belong to State, Magistrate, Probate, or Juvenile Court. Other explanations include a name variation, incorrect case number, older records, or confidentiality restrictions. Check the court named on the original document, then use that court’s official search system.
10. What is the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk address and phone number?
The Superior Court Clerk’s Court Division is located at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090, and can be reached at (770) 528-1300. The Real Estate Division is at 10 East Park Square, Building C, Marietta, GA 30090. General Clerk hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with certain service counters closing earlier.