How to Fill Out Georgia's Visitation Application Without Getting Denied

The Georgia Department of Corrections form says it plainly: leave something out or write something inaccurate, and you could lose your chance to visit. That's because the form is used to verify your identity, confirm your relationship to the offender, and flag any background details that need review. Take your time. Write clearly. Treat every blank like it matters, because it does.

Start with your legal name (the name that's legally yours right now). Then enter your date of birth using the format the form specifies: mm/dd/yy. These two fields anchor the whole application, so copy them carefully and double-check the date format.

Next, fill in your address exactly as requested: street address, city, state, and zip code. Use your current address, and keep it consistent across the whole form. If your writing is hard to read, print neatly so each part of the address is clear.

The form also asks for your occupation, phone number (home or cell), and email address. Double-check these before submitting. A small typo can make it hard for staff to reach you if something needs clarification.

When the form asks your relationship to the offender, answer plainly and pick the category that fits. Georgia DOC defines "extended family" broadly: parent, sibling, child, grandparent, spouse, step-parent, step-sibling, brother/sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, cousin, half sibling, niece, nephew, and step-child all count. If you don't fall into one of those categories, there's an extra section you'll need to complete.

One section asks if you've ever been convicted of a crime. If yes, the form expects details: the nature of the conviction(s), the date, the county and state, and the sentence you received. Need more room? Attach an extra sheet so the information is complete and easy to follow.

You'll also be asked whether you're on probation or parole. If yes, provide your officer's name, location, and telephone number. Don't leave those details blank. The form is telling you exactly what they need to verify supervision status.

Attachments

• ✓ Documentation verifying your relationship to the offender (attach what applies)
• ✓ Notarized letter from you verifying your common law relationship (if applicable)
• ✓ Birth certificate (if applicable)
• ✓ Divorce decree (if applicable)
• ✓ Other documents that verify the relationship (if applicable)

Page two includes a Criminal/Driver History Consent that everyone must complete. By signing, you authorize the Georgia Department of Corrections to receive any criminal history information about you from criminal justice agencies on the NCIC/GCIC network. Read this section carefully so you understand what you're agreeing to before submitting.

Final Checklist

• ✓ Review every line for completeness and accuracy (missing or incorrect information can lead to denial)
• ✓ Confirm your legal name is written the way it appears on your legal records
• ✓ Confirm your date of birth is in mm/dd/yy format
• ✓ Attach documentation that verifies your relationship to the offender
• ✓ If you answered “yes” to convictions, include all required details and attach an additional sheet if you need more space

Once completed, your visitation application goes into the offender's institutional file. It's kept according to the official retention schedule for those records.