Georgia Release and Authorization is a legal document used by employers and other organizations in the state of Georgia to obtain an individual’s permission to conduct a background check. This document allows employers to check an individual's criminal record, credit history, driving record, and other relevant information. There are two types of Georgia Release and Authorization: the Georgia Release and Authorization for Credit Report Disclosure and the Georgia Release and Authorization for Criminal History Record Check. The Georgia Release and Authorization for Credit Report Disclosure allows employers to access an individual's credit information from a credit reporting agency. The Georgia Release and Authorization for Criminal History Record Check allows employers to access an individual’s criminal record from the Georgia Crime Information Center.