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Cobb County Probate Court Records, Estates, Forms, Fees & Filing Help
Search Cobb County probate cases, understand estate and will filing routes, check current court fees, use Georgia probate forms, request certified copies, handle guardianship or conservatorship matters and reach the correct Probate Court office in Marietta.
Where Should You Start With Cobb County Probate Court?
Start with Cobb County Probate Court at 32 Waddell Street in Marietta. The court handles wills, estates, executors and administrators, guardianships and conservatorships, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses and other probate matters.
If you need an existing case, start with the official Case Status and Records Search. If you are filing after a death, first determine whether the matter involves probate of a will, administration without a will, temporary administration, year’s support, discharge or another Georgia probate petition.
2026 courthouse notice: Cobb Probate Court remains open during a six-month lobby renovation that began March 16, 2026. Allow extra time for minor construction disruption before an in-person visit.
Choose the Cobb Probate Task You Actually Need
A record search, new estate petition, original will, annual return, guardianship, certified copy and marriage license use different court resources.
Search a probate case or docket
Estate cases, license records, case status, docket entries and document images.
Use Cobb Probate Court Case Status and Records Search.
No login is required to view the public court record or docket.
How to Search Cobb County Probate Court Records
Cobb Probate Court says its Probate Estates and License document images and records are available through the court’s web portal, and users do not need a login to view court records or the docket.
Confirm that it is a Probate Court matter
Estate, will, guardianship and Probate Court licensing records belong here. Divorce records, Superior Court cases and State Court matters use other Cobb County offices.
Open the official Cobb probate search page
Use the official Case Status and Records Search rather than a private people-search or generic court-record site.
Search with strong identifiers
Use the estate or decedent name, case number, personal representative, guardian, license information or filing details available to you.
Remember privacy limits
Cobb County warns that sensitive information may be concealed from online documents for privacy reasons.
Order certified proof when necessary
A public web image is useful for research, but banks, agencies and other legal transactions may require a certified or exemplified court copy.
Historical help: Cobb Probate Court currently provides a complete Index of Filings for 1825-2025 and a separate 2026 filing index on its records page.
Which Cobb County Estate Filing Route Fits the Situation?
The correct Georgia petition depends on whether there is a will, whether an administrator is needed, whether temporary authority is needed and what relief the family is requesting.
Probate the will
$200 solemn-form filingCobb County currently lists a $200 filing fee for Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form.
- Use current Georgia standard probate forms.
- Original-will rules still apply.
- Service and notice requirements may apply.
Letters of Administration
$200 or $320 examplesThe current fee page lists $200 without powers and $320 with powers, with publication included in the higher amount.
- Heirs must be identified correctly.
- Publication may apply.
- A bond or service requirement can apply.
Temporary administration, year’s support or discharge
Different petition + feeCobb County separately lists fees and procedures for temporary letters, year’s support, discharge and other estate proceedings.
- Do not reuse another petition type.
- Publication and certified-mail costs may apply.
- Verify the total before filing.
Court staff can provide procedural information but cannot choose your legal strategy for you. If you are unsure which petition protects your legal interests, speak with a Georgia probate attorney.
Electronic Filing Does Not Replace the Original Will
Georgia Uniform Probate Court Rules provide an important exception to electronic filing. When electronic filing is available, the original last will and testament and any codicil generally must still be physically filed with the probate court within ten days of the electronic filing unless Georgia law authorizes otherwise.
Complete the correct electronic petition
Use the current Georgia Probate Court Standard Form and Cobb County’s applicable local documents.
Keep the original will separate
A PDF image does not replace the original signed last will and testament or codicil.
Deliver the original within the applicable 10-day period
Follow Cobb Probate Court’s current submission instructions and preserve proof of delivery.
Original must be filed before final authority
Georgia probate rules state that the original will or codicil must be filed before the final order and Letters Testamentary issue.
Do not assume uploading a scan completes the will requirement. The electronic case and the physical original are separate filing obligations.
Cobb Probate E-Filing and Paper Exceptions
Cobb County’s Probate Court homepage provides an E-File for Probate route. Georgia’s Uniform Probate Court Rules control what may be filed electronically and which original documents still require physical filing.
Use acceptable electronic images
Electronic submissions must meet Georgia judicial imaging requirements and the filing must otherwise satisfy applicable court rules.
Physical original still required
A last will and testament or codicil is one of the documents specifically subject to original-document requirements.
Hard-copy bond required
Georgia’s rule says the original hard copy of a surety bond must always be filed with the court.
Prepare service documents
The petitioner or attorney remains responsible for preparing documents and properly addressed/stamped envelopes needed for hard-copy service.
Special confidentiality rules apply
Guardianship, mental-health and other restricted matters can require special electronic-access protections.
Electronic filing carries signature responsibility
The registered filer verifies the authenticity of signatures when submitting electronically.
Will for Probate, Safekeeping or Information?
Cobb Probate Court’s Wills & Estates section separates several will-related situations. Use the court’s current instructions rather than assuming every will should be handled the same way.
Probate of a will
Use the appropriate Georgia probate petition when court authority or formal probate of the will is needed.
Will for Safekeeping
Cobb County publishes a separate Will for Safekeeping information sheet for this specific service.
Will for Information Only
Cobb County also provides a local form for submitting a will for information, including decedent and informant details.
Cobb County Probate Forms to Check Before Filing
Start with the current Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms and then check Cobb County’s local Additional Forms page for documents that supplement statewide forms.
Heirs Determination Worksheet
Useful when identifying heirs for an estate proceeding.
Affidavits of Disinterested Persons
Local estate support form available through Cobb Probate Court.
Petition to Appoint Successor Executor
Used for the court-specific situation identified by the form.
Renunciation from Executorship
Use when the nominated executor needs the applicable renunciation form.
Will for Information Only
Local Cobb form for a will submitted for informational filing.
Will for Safekeeping Information Sheet
Use with Cobb County’s will-safekeeping process.
Guardianship Petition — July 2026
Cobb County currently identifies a July 2026 guardianship petition to be filed with permanent or temporary Guardianship of Minor matters.
Estate Inventory Compliance Forms
Cobb County’s forms page now includes instructions and a dedicated Estate Inventory compliance form.
Return of Personal Representative
Current compliance form and instructions for estate fiduciary reporting.
Poverty Affidavit + Supplement
Both documents are required together when asking the court to review an indigency request.
Do not rely on an old downloaded form. Georgia probate forms are updated periodically, and Cobb County also publishes local supplements and compliance forms.
Common Cobb County Probate Court Filing Costs
Cobb County says fees, service costs and publication expenses must generally be paid when the petition is filed. The following are common current examples, not a complete fee schedule.
$30 minimum deposit
Georgia law allows a pleading to be filed with a minimum $30 deposit, but Cobb County warns that the court will not process it until the full filing fee is paid.
Accepted payment types
Cobb County lists cash, money orders, credit cards and personal checks payable to Cobb County Probate Court.
Credit-card fee
The court currently lists a $2 fee or 3.5%, whichever is higher, with a $5 cap on estate filing card fees.
Can’t afford the filing cost? Cobb County provides a Poverty Affidavit and required Supplement. The filing is not considered filed until the indigency request is granted or the required fee is paid.
Fees can increase because of publication, certified mail, sheriff service, copies, appointed professionals or other statutory additions.
Inventory, Annual Returns, Oaths and Estate Compliance
Opening an estate does not necessarily end the fiduciary’s court duties. Cobb County’s Wills & Estates and forms sections specifically address administering oaths, estate inventories, annual returns and later fiduciary reporting.
Fiduciary oath
Executors, administrators and other fiduciaries may need to take and return the required oath before authority is complete.
Inventory
Cobb County now provides dedicated Estate Inventory instructions and a compliance form.
Return of Personal Representative
Current local forms include instructions and a Return of Personal Representative for ongoing compliance.
Cobb County Adult and Minor Guardianship Help
Cobb Probate Court handles guardianship and conservatorship matters involving minors and incapacitated adults. These proceedings may involve sensitive information, court-appointed professionals, ongoing reports and additional costs.
Adult guardian and/or conservator
The current fee page lists $645 for an adult guardian and/or conservator petition, including specified court-appointed attorney, evaluator and Cobb sheriff service components.
Temporary guardianship
Cobb County currently lists $130 for a Petition for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of the Person of a Minor.
Conservatorship
The current fee page lists $195 for a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship of a Minor.
2026 form update: Cobb County’s Additional Forms page identifies a Guardianship Petition dated July 2026 for use with permanent and temporary Guardianship of Minor filings.
Regular, Certified and Exemplified Probate Copies
Cobb Probate Court provides processes for obtaining certified and exemplified documents. Use the online record to identify the correct case and document first, then request the level of certification required by the recipient.
Ask the recipient what it requires before ordering. A screenshot or public portal image may not satisfy a bank, title company, agency or other court.
Cobb County Marriage License and Certified Copy Basics
Marriage licensing is handled through Cobb Probate Court’s License Division. The official Probate Court page currently says appointments for marriage and weapons carry licenses are available but not required.
Without premarital counseling
$56 current marriage-license fee.
With qualifying premarital counseling
$16 with required proof.
Certified marriage-license copy
$10 current listed fee.
Marriage License phone
770-528-1921 on the current Probate Court contact page.
Bring the printed application. Cobb County’s current forms page says applicants must bring a printed copy of the completed marriage-license application when applying.
What Else Does Cobb County Probate Court Handle?
Cobb County identifies several additional matters within Probate Court jurisdiction. These are separate from estate administration and should use their own official service pages.
Weapons carry licenses
Probate Court issues weapons carry licenses. The current fee page lists $77 for a new applicant, $30 for qualifying renewals and $6 for replacements.
Mental-health proceedings
Probate Court jurisdiction also includes certain involuntary commitment matters involving mental illness or substance abuse.
Oaths, bonds and miscellaneous probate services
Cobb County also identifies elected-official oaths and bonds, certain fireworks matters and certificates of residence among Probate Court functions.
Official Cobb County Probate Court Resources
Use the specific official page that matches your task rather than sending every probate question to one generic courthouse page.
Why a Cobb Probate Search or Filing May Go Wrong
Wrong Cobb court
Probate Court is different from Superior, State, Magistrate and Juvenile Court.
Wrong record name
Try the exact decedent, estate, fiduciary, guardian or case number.
Private-site result
Verify important information through Cobb County’s own case-management portal.
Old form
Cobb County’s forms page includes 2026 updates and new compliance documents.
Original document missing
Electronic submission does not replace an original will, codicil or original surety bond.
Fee total is incomplete
Publication, service, certified mail and other statutory costs can increase the total.
Cobb County Probate Court Address, Hours and Contact Information
Cobb County Probate Court
32 Waddell Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Main: 770-528-1900
Fax: 770-528-1996
Useful Probate Court contacts
- General: 770-528-1900
- Marriage License: 770-528-1921
- Firearms / License Division: use current Probate Court contact page
- Probate email: probatecourt@cobbcounty.gov
- Wedding ceremonies: 770-528-8900
- Birth / death records: 770-514-2337
- Divorce records: 770-528-1300
Renovation reminder: the Probate Court has announced that it remains open during the lobby renovation. Confirm current access and any special notices before traveling.
Map to Cobb County Probate Court in Marietta
Confirm the service you need, forms, originals, payment and current construction notices before visiting.
32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090
Cobb County Probate Terms to Know
Letters Testamentary
Court-issued authority for an executor after a will has been admitted and required conditions are satisfied.
Letters of Administration
Court-issued authority for an administrator handling an estate without an acting executor.
Year’s Support
A Georgia probate proceeding that can provide qualifying support to a surviving spouse or minor child from an estate.
Annual Return
A fiduciary accounting or compliance filing that may be required during administration.
Conservator
A fiduciary responsible for financial or property matters for a protected person under court authority.
Certified Copy
A document copy formally certified by the court for official use.
Cobb County Probate Court FAQs
Where is Cobb County Probate Court located?
Cobb County Probate Court is located at 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, Georgia 30090.
What are Cobb County Probate Court hours?
The current official court page lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and court closures.
How do I search Cobb County probate records?
Use Cobb Probate Court’s official Case Status and Records Search. The court says no login is required to view public court records or the docket.
How long do I have to deliver the original will after electronic filing?
Georgia Uniform Probate Court Rules generally require the original last will and testament and any codicil to be filed within ten days of the electronic filing unless otherwise authorized by Georgia law.
Can I e-file the original surety bond?
No. Georgia probate rules state that the original hard copy of the surety bond must always be filed with the court.
How much does it cost to probate a will in solemn form in Cobb County?
Cobb County’s current common-fee page lists Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form at $200. Additional service, copy or other costs can apply.
How much are Letters of Administration filings?
The current fee page lists $200 for Letters of Administration without powers and $320 with powers, with the latter including the listed publication cost.
How much does adult guardianship or conservatorship cost?
Cobb County currently lists $645 for a Petition for Appointment of a Guardian and/or Conservator of an Adult. The listed amount includes specified court-appointed attorney, evaluator and Cobb County sheriff-service components.
How much is a Cobb County marriage license?
The current fee page lists $56 without premarital counseling or $16 with qualifying proof of premarital counseling.
Is Cobb Probate Court open during the 2026 lobby renovation?
Yes. Cobb County announced that Probate Court remains open during the six-month lobby renovation that began March 16, 2026, although visitors should expect minor construction disruption.
Independent Guide Disclaimer
ProbateCourtUSA.org is an independent informational website. It is not Cobb County Probate Court, Cobb County Government, the State of Georgia, a government agency, law firm or official court filing service.
Probate procedures can affect property rights, deadlines and legal interests. Verify current forms, fees, filing rules, original-document requirements, hearing information and case-specific instructions directly with Cobb County Probate Court or a qualified Georgia probate attorney before taking legal action.