How to Register for Video Visits at Cobb County Detention (step-by-step)
Video visits at Cobb County Detention start with one non-negotiable step: register first. Once that's done, booking a time takes minutes—and you can do it any time, day or night.
You must complete visitor registration before you can schedule a visit at Cobb County Detention. Handle this ahead of time and you'll skip the scramble when you're ready to book a slot.
The easiest option? Pre-register online through GTL Visit Me. You can do this any time. Once registered, scheduling is available 24/7 through the same site - no waiting for business hours.
Prefer to handle things in person without waiting on staff? Use the self-serve kiosk at the Visitation Center. It's available around the clock for both registration and scheduling - handy if online access isn't an option.
You can also register in person at the Visitation Center by showing a valid, government-issued photo ID to staff. In-person registration is available between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. Have your ID ready when you walk up.
- ✓ If you’re 18 or older, expect to be photographed during registration.
Once registered, you can book a visit as soon as 1 day ahead - up to 7 days in advance. Visits start on the hour and last 30 minutes, so plan around that fixed window.
- Register first - Cobb County requires registration before you can schedule any visit.
- Choose how you’ll register - pre-register online through GTL Visit Me or use the self-serve kiosk at the Visitation Center, both available any time.
- If you register in person, bring the right ID - you’ll need a valid, government-issued photo ID and must register with staff between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.
- Be ready for a photo if you’re 18+ - adults are photographed as part of the registration process.
Heads up: Stay in your vehicle until 5 minutes before your scheduled visit. Show up early and you'll be waiting in the parking lot.
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