Find Kennesaw Marriage Records
Marriage records for Kennesaw are filed through the Cobb County Probate Court in Marietta. Kennesaw is in Cobb County in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta. About 37,740 people live here. The probate court handles all marriage license applications and keeps the official records. Whether you need a new license or want to look up an existing marriage record, the Cobb County Probate Court is your source. The courthouse in Marietta is a short drive from Kennesaw, making it easy for local couples to apply during regular business hours.
Kennesaw Quick Facts
Kennesaw Marriage License at Cobb County Probate Court
Kennesaw residents get their marriage license at the Cobb County Probate Court. The court is at 32 Waddell St. SE in Marietta, the Cobb County seat. From Kennesaw, it is roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive south on I-75. Walk-in service is available. The office handles a lot of volume since Cobb County is one of the largest counties in Georgia.
| Court | Cobb County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 Waddell St. SE, Marietta, GA 30090 |
| Phone | (770) 528-1931 |
| Website | cobbcounty.gov/probate-court |
The Cobb County Probate Court website covers all the services available to Kennesaw residents, including marriage licenses.
The main probate court page lists hours, contact details, and links to marriage license services for Kennesaw and all other cities in Cobb County.
Both applicants must show up in person. You need valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If you were married before, bring proof that the prior marriage ended. Call (770) 528-1931 with questions before you drive over from Kennesaw.
Applying for a Kennesaw Marriage License
The Cobb County marriage license page has step-by-step instructions for Kennesaw couples.
This page outlines everything Kennesaw residents need to know before visiting the courthouse for a marriage license.
The process works like this. Both people go to the probate court. You fill out the application at the counter. The clerk reviews your IDs and paperwork. If everything checks out, you get the license that same visit. There is no blood test in Georgia. No waiting period either. You can use the license right away.
Once you have the license, it is good for 60 days. You hold the ceremony within that time. The person who performs the ceremony signs the license. Then you return the signed document to the Cobb County Probate Court. This return step is what creates the official Kennesaw marriage record in the county files.
Kennesaw Marriage License Fees
Marriage license fees in Cobb County follow the state schedule. Without a premarital counseling course, the fee is $56 to $77. With a qualifying course, it drops to $16 to $37. O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.1 allows this discount for couples who complete at least six hours of approved education.
The fee breakdown for Kennesaw marriage records:
- Standard license: $56 to $77
- License with premarital counseling: $16 to $37
- Certified copy: $5 per copy
- Records search: $10
The counseling savings can be $40 or more. Churches and counselors near Kennesaw offer approved courses. Bring the certificate when you apply. The clerk applies the lower fee at the time of your visit. Ask the court about accepted forms of payment before you go.
Wedding Ceremonies in Kennesaw Through Cobb County
Cobb County also offers wedding ceremony services. The Cobb County Magistrate Court wedding page has details on this option.
The Magistrate Court performs civil wedding ceremonies for Kennesaw couples who want a simple courthouse wedding.
This is separate from the marriage license itself. You still get the license at the probate court. But if you want the county to perform the ceremony too, the Magistrate Court can do that. It is a quick, low-cost option. Many Kennesaw couples who prefer a civil ceremony use this service. Contact the Magistrate Court for scheduling and any ceremony fees.
How to Search Kennesaw Marriage Records
Looking for an existing Kennesaw marriage record? The Cobb County Probate Court can search its files by name and date. Visit in person and pay the $10 search fee. The staff will pull the record if it is on file.
Online, georgiaprobaterecords.com covers many Georgia counties, including Cobb. You can search from home by name. The georgia.gov state portal also provides general marriage license information and links to county resources.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from 1952 through 1996. Request these through the DPH vital records page. The fee is $10 for a search and $5 per copy. For records older than 1952, the Georgia Archives may have them. After 1996, only the Cobb County Probate Court holds the records.
Kennesaw Marriage Records Requirements
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. §19-3-2 requires both applicants to be at least 18 years old. No one under 18 can get married in Georgia. You do not have to be a resident of Kennesaw or Cobb County to apply here. Georgia lets any couple get a license from any county probate court in the state.
Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-36, the probate judge must maintain a record of every license issued. This means there is always a local record on file in Cobb County for Kennesaw marriages. The license is valid for 60 days. Miss that window and you need to reapply. Plan your ceremony date before you visit the court so you have plenty of time.
Nearby Cities for Marriage Records
Kennesaw is close to several other cities in the north metro Atlanta area. Some share the same Cobb County Probate Court. Others are in different counties.
Marietta, Smyrna, and Mableton are also in Cobb County. Woodstock and Canton are in Cherokee County with their own probate court.
Cobb County Marriage Records
Kennesaw is in Cobb County. The Cobb County Probate Court handles all marriage filings for the area. For full details on the county court, fees, forms, office hours, and how to get copies, visit the Cobb County marriage records page.