Cobb County Sheriff's Office

Criminal Background Checks


Criminal background checks are simply a review of an individual to determine any criminal activity. Often times, an employer may require a criminal background check for employment purposes.

Type of Check Service Fee
Local .25 (cents) per page
State wide $15.00
National Contact 340.625.3878

In order to obtain a criminal background check, you must:

  • Appear in person at the Cobb County Jail
  • Provide a government issued picture identification; a Social Security Card is not acceptable
  • You must provide your name, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security Number
  • Contact Information

    Cobb County Sheriff's Office
    Records and Identification
    1825 County Services Parkway
    Marietta, Georgia 30008
    (770) 499-4230


    "Leadership Through Service"
    Updated: 2/18/2004