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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