IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The Probate Court staff are committed to providing you with excellent customer service. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have about probate court services or procedures. Please be advised, however, that state law prohibits our staff from rendering legal advice, restating the law, or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action.
Nothing on this web site is intended to advise anyone regarding legal remedies for a particular circumstance. Many matters of law are quite complex and may require special knowledge of legal principles and procedures. If you have a problem involving the interpretation of the law, we suggest you contact an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia. Although we cannot recommend a specific attorney, you may contact the Cobb County Attorney Referral Service at (770) 424-7149.
Uniform Probate Court Rules
Contact Us
32 Waddell Street
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1900 (Main)
(770) 528-1996 (Fax)
ESTATES DIVISION
Email ProbateCourt@cobbcounty.org Emails will receive a much quicker response
Phone (770) 528-1900 Please allow 24-48 hours to receive a return call
LICENSE DIVISION
Marriage Licenses
Email CobbProbateLicense@cobbcounty.org Emails will receive a much quicker response
Phone (770) 528-1921 Please allow 24-72 hours to receive a return call
Weapons Carry Licenses
Email CobbProbateLicense@cobbcounty.org Emails will receive a much quicker response
Phone (770) 528-1922 Please allow 24-72 hours to receive a return call
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The State Court Administration manages all probation cases. Visit their probation section for more information.
No. All documents, along with the appropriate filing fees, must be filed in person, mailed, or placed in the court’s drop box.
No, you do not need an appointment. However, if you would like to make an appointment for a marriage or weapons carry license, you may schedule one, here.
No, you do not have to have an attorney to file in Probate Court. However, many matters of law are more complex than they might seem and may require special knowledge of legal principles and procedures. If you are unsure of how to accomplish a goal (for example “I need to access my deceased mom’s bank account” or “I need to retitle my deceased father’s house,” “what do I have to do to get that done?”) that is legal advice, and we suggest you contact a Georgia licensed attorney. Although we cannot recommend a specific attorney, you may contact the Cobb County Attorney Referral Service at (770) 424-7149 or contact the State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org or 404-527-8700.
No. The form dictates the way a case progresses, and the relief sought. Much like other courts cannot tell you if you should file an eviction, request a protective order, or file for divorce, it is our court’s job to process the action you file. It is up to you and your legal advisor to determine which action is appropriate for your circumstances. All the GA Probate Court Standard Forms come with specific instructions. It is advisable to read these instructions carefully to understand the relief the form seeks.
You can check the status of your case online at any time by visiting probateonline.cobbcounty.org. You DO NOT need a username or password to search. Simply enter the name and/or case number, select ‘I’m not a robot’, then ‘Search’. (Note: there are limitations on access to cases regarding mental health, guardianship, and minors that may require you to come in person with an ID and possibly file with the Court for access.)