Georgia Background Check


Conduct a thorough criminal background check in Georgia by searching criminal history, Georgia court records, find current past addresses, check Georgia prison, jail inmate records, and Georgia department of corrections records. Also check Georgia professional licenses and other credentials.



Free Background Check in Georgia



How can I obtain a copy of my Georgia criminal history record?

Georgia criminal history records can usually be obtained from Sheriff's Office or Police Departments. Please contact a Georgia law enforcement agency about specific requirements for obtaining a copy of your Georgia criminal history record or go to the Georgia Felon Search website (www.felonsearch.ga.gov)

What information is contained in a Georgia criminal history record?

The criminal history record includes the person's identification data (name, date of birth, social security number, sex, race, height, weight, etc.), arrest data (including arresting agency, date of arrest, and charges), final judicial disposition data submitted by a court, prosecutor or other criminal justice agency and custodial information if the offender was incarcerated in a Georgia correctional facility.

Can I obtain a Georgia criminal history record of another person?

O.C.G.A. §35-3-34 (d.2) provides public access to felony conviction records without consent of the person whose record is being checked.

You can now use the Georgia Felon Search web site to verify if a person has been convicted in Georgia of a felony crime and if the conviction has been reported to GCIC. There is a fee of $15.00, payable by credit card only, for each transaction.

Law enforcement agencies also may provide felony conviction records for a fee not to exceed $20.00. The person’s full name, race, sex, and date of birth must be provided at the time of the request. With the person’s consent, a Georgia record, which includes Georgia arrests and convictions reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center, may be obtained.   A signed consent form from the individual whose record is being sought must be provided to the local agency.



What Is an Georgia Background Check?

An Georgia Background Check offers a comprehensive search in public records for:

  • Vital records, like births, deaths, marriages, and divorces
  • Current contact information and previous addresses
  • Criminal records, convictions and prison records or sex offender registration
  • Civil court filings, like civil judgments
  • Tax liens and bankruptcies
  • Records of real estate ownership and registered assets
  • Professional and business licenses

Georgia background check is available through the state or through premium data aggregation services who conduct public record data searches and provide you with a report.. Each state, and sometimes each county, has different rules on how much information is available and who can access background check data. Therefore a background check may still not contain every record about a person, however in most cases it is very thorough. Most premium background check services use multiple databases of public records in order to provide you with their background reports.

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