Marietta Background Check Lookup

A Marietta background check can be done through several agencies in the area. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, which means the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and the Cobb County Police Department are both based here. The Marietta Police Department also maintains its own records for cases within city limits. With a population of about 63,000, Marietta is a busy city at the center of one of Georgia's most populated counties. Having three local agencies that process records gives you more options for running a Marietta background check than most Georgia cities offer.

Cobb County Sheriff in Marietta

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is at 185 Roswell Street in Marietta. Sheriff Craig Owens runs the office. A background check costs $25. The sheriff does not accept cash. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or mobile payment, but expect a 3.5% processing fee on card transactions. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3:45 PM. They close from 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch. Plan your visit around that break.

The staff runs a name-based search using the full name and date of birth you provide. They check local Cobb County records and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Since the sheriff's office is right in Marietta, you do not have to travel far for a Marietta background check at the county level. This is a big advantage compared to residents of other Cobb County cities who have to drive to Marietta to use this office. Turnaround can be same-day for simple searches, but busy periods may push results out a few business days. Call 770-499-4611 before your visit to ask about current wait times.

Note: The Cobb County Sheriff does not accept cash, so bring a card or set up mobile payment before going to the office.

Marietta Police Department Records

The Marietta Police Department is at 240 Lemon Street in Marietta, GA 30060. The main line is 770-499-3911. For records, call 770-794-5370. The department handles law enforcement within Marietta city limits and keeps files on arrests, incidents, and investigations its officers worked. These records are separate from Cobb County Sheriff and Cobb County Police files. If a Marietta officer handled a case, the department has the record.

Marietta has its own police force that operates alongside the two county agencies. This means the city has three separate sets of law enforcement records. The Marietta Police Department covers cases inside city limits. The Cobb County Police cover unincorporated areas and parts of the county outside city jurisdictions. The sheriff handles jail operations and has its own record system. For the most thorough Marietta background check, you would want to check with the city police and at least one county agency. Most people start with the sheriff or the city police and then decide if they need to dig deeper based on what the first search shows.

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The Marietta Police Department website has details about department services and records requests.

The Marietta Police Department page shows how to contact the records division for a background check and other record requests.

Cobb County Police for Marietta Area

The Cobb County Police Department is another option for a Marietta background check. They charge $20 per check and accept money orders and cashier's checks only. No cash. No cards. This is $5 less than the sheriff's office, but the payment options are more limited. You need to get a money order or cashier's check before you go. The Cobb County Police keep their own records for incidents and arrests handled by their officers, which cover areas outside Marietta city limits but within Cobb County.

If you are looking at records from someone who lived in unincorporated Cobb County near Marietta, the county police department is the agency that likely handled those cases. Their records would cover those incidents. The Marietta Police would not have them. Knowing which agency worked the case helps you figure out where to look first. When in doubt, the county sheriff can search county-wide data that pulls from multiple sources.

State Tools for Marietta Searches

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains statewide records that include all Marietta and Cobb County data. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and gives you instant results by email. It shows felony convictions across all 159 counties. Type a name and find out if there are felony records. Only felony convictions show up though. Arrests, pending cases, and misdemeanors do not appear in the felon search results.

For a deeper Marietta background check, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the most thorough path. It pulls from both GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprint results are more accurate than name searches and can catch out-of-state records too. IdentoGo has locations in the Cobb County area. Results typically take one to two business days. The cost is higher than a name check, but you get much better coverage.

Note: The GCIC does not perform name-based searches for the public, so use local agencies or the state online tools for a Marietta background check.

Marietta Background Check Fees

• Cobb County Sheriff: $25 (card or mobile, 3.5% processing fee)
• Cobb County Police: $20 (money order or cashier's check only)
• Georgia Felon Search: $15 (online, felony convictions only)
• GAPS fingerprint check: varies by IdentoGo location
• State fee cap: $20 per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(d.3)

The three agencies in Marietta each have different fees and payment rules. The sheriff costs the most but takes cards. The county police cost less but only take money orders. The city police may have their own fee schedule. Call ahead to verify. Payment differences between agencies are a common source of frustration. Bring the right payment form for whichever office you plan to use. A quick call to confirm can save time.

Georgia Law on Marietta Records

Georgia law governs what appears in a Marietta background check. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal records can be restricted from public view after a court order. Restricted records will not appear in standard background check results. A Marietta arrest or case that has been restricted by the court will be missing from the results you receive. The record still exists internally but is blocked from public searches.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 can also affect results. Someone sentenced under this act who completed their sentence may not have a conviction show on a background check. Juvenile records are sealed. These rules apply across all of Georgia. They explain why a Marietta background check might not show every case that went through the Cobb County court system. Knowing the law helps you read the results correctly.

Marietta Contact Details

• Marietta Police: 240 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA 30060
• Police Main Line: 770-499-3911
• Police Records: 770-794-5370
• Cobb County Sheriff: 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30090
• Sheriff Phone: 770-499-4611
• Sheriff Hours: 8 AM - 3:45 PM Mon-Fri (closed 12-1 PM)
• Georgia Sheriffs Directory: georgiasheriffs.org

Marietta is the hub for all Cobb County background check services. The sheriff, county police, and city police are all based here. Residents of Marietta have the easiest access of anyone in Cobb County. Pick the agency that fits your needs and budget, confirm the fee and payment method, and bring a valid photo ID. All three agencies are within a few miles of each other in the Marietta area.

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