Marriage License

Any Georgia resident may apply for a license in any county in Georgia. However, if neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, you may only obtain your license in the county where the ceremony is performed. The license does not have an expiration date.

Marriage License Requirements

Case Status and Records Search

You can view, download and print copies of Probate Court documents.

Vital Records

Vital records and vital events are defined as birth, death, fetal deaths (stillbirth), induced termination of pregnancy, marriage and divorce certificates and reports. Georgia Code Chapter 31-10, and Georgia Department of Public Health Regulation 511-1-3 specify the scope and authority of the Georgia vital records program.

Common Probate Court Fees

All filing fees (including service fees) must be paid upon filing the petition with the Probate Court. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §15-9-60(d), pleadings may be filed with a minimum deposit of $30.00. Please be advised that, while the deposit will ensure that your pleading is filed, the Court shall not process the pleading until payment of the filing fee is made in full. The Probate Court will accept cash, money orders, credit cards ($2.00 service fee or 3.5% , whichever is higher, will be assessed on all credit card transactions - $5.00 cap on all Estate filings), or personal checks made payable to "Cobb County Probate Court.”

Obtain a Business License

Obtain a Cobb County Business License. Apply for a business license in Cobb County.

Common Violations

We have provided the following information as a general reference. For complete details, please see the relevant section of the Official Code of Cobb County.