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.

*Effective September 30th, 2022, fees will increase for criminal background checks. Fees for criminal background checks will increase from $15 to $20.

**Additionally, effective this year kiosks will be used to process criminal background check transactions. The kiosk will not provide change. There will be a $3 service fee for all transactions. There will be an additional 3% fee on the total transaction for credit cards.

IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, YOU MUST:

• Appear in person at the Cobb County Jail.
• Provide a government issued picture identification; a Social Security Card is not acceptable.
• You must provide your name, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security Number