Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court: Free DD-214 Recording

The Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court's Real Estate Division records a veteran's DD-214 free while the veteran waits, about 15 minutes, and gives free copies. The Clerk warns that companies are charging veterans to file DD-214s, a service the law requires her office to give free.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, discharge papers, Clerk of Superior Court, Real Estate Division, 15-6-72, certified copy, Marietta.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Cobb County, GACounty

The Clerk of Superior Court records military discharges in its Real Estate Division under Code section 15-6-72; see the Georgia entry for who may get copies and the 50-year closure. The Clerk's notice to veterans, "Don't be tricked into paying for your DD-214", says organisations have been charging veterans to file their DD-214s, and that "it is always free to file your DD214 with your County Clerk's Office, and to receive free copies", citing section 15-6-78(a). The record is made and the original handed back at once; the Clerk puts the whole visit at about 15 minutes. Where. The notice gives the Real Estate Division at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, and the number 678-493-6537 for questions; the Superior Court's own page lists the Real Estate Division at 10 East Park Square, Building C, Marietta (770-528-1360). Call before going. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Record the DD-214 in the county where you live, so that you and your family can always get a certified copy.

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Last updated 2026-10-02.

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