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Background Checks
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.
The Sheriff’s Office fee for a background check is $20.00.
CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Hours:
8:00 A.M to 3:45 P.M. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays CLOSED from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Daily
The Fingerprinting Section only accepts the following forms of payment:
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
Mobile Payments
There is a 3.5% processing fee for each payment transaction.
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, YOU MUST:
Appear in person at our Headquarters in downtown Marietta at 185 Roswell Street.
Provide a valid government issued picture identification; a Social Security Card is not acceptable.
Provide your name, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security Number
Contact Information:
Cobb County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Building (Basement) 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA (770) 499-4696