State RAP Sheet

In addition to the federal government, each state keeps a RAP sheet.

To find out about how to get your RAP sheet, select the state where your criminal record is located using the drop-down menu below:

California – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

In California, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) keeps your official arrest and conviction history called a RAP sheet. You must provide your fingerprints to get this record.

The DOJ will only provide your RAP sheet to law enforcement for law enforcement purposes, to certain employers or licensing agencies, or to you, the subject of the record. Most private employers cannot get a copy of your CA DOJ RAP sheet and you should not be asked to give them a copy. If an employer asks you to get a copy of your CA DOJ RAP sheet and give it to them, you should contact an attorney for assistance.

California State Residents

Here is how to get your CA DOJ RAP sheet if you are a California resident:

  1. Fill out a “Request for Live Scan Service” form. Be sure to check “Record Review” as the “Type of Application” and enter “Record Review” on the “Reason for Application” line. The form is available in:

    Request for Live Scan Service (English)

    Request for Live Scan Service (Spanish)
     
  2. Take the completed form to any Live Scan site to be fingerprinted. To find a Live Scan site near you, visit Live Scan website. The Live Scan site will charge you a fee to take your fingerprints.
     
  3. Mail your Live Scan fingerprints and a check from a U.S. bank, a money order, or a certified check for $25.00 to:

California Department of Justice
Record Review Unit
P.O. Box 903417
Sacramento, CA 94203-4170

You should contact an attorney before getting your fingerprints taken if you think you have any open warrants or               immigration issues.


Nonresidents

Here is how to get your CA DOJ RAP sheet if you are not a California resident:   

  1. Complete and print the “Application to Obtain Copy of State Summary Criminal History.”

    Application to Obtain Copy of State Summary Criminal History (English)

    Application to Obtain Copy of State Summary Criminal History (Spanish)
     
  2. Contact a local law enforcement agency to have your fingerprints taken. Your fingerprint card must include your full name, date of birth, sex, and return mailing address.
     
  3. Mail your fingerprint card and a check from a U.S. bank, a money order, or a certified check for $25.00 to:

California Department of Justice
Record Review Unit
P.O. Box 903417
Sacramento, CA 94203-4170

The CA DOJ will send your RAP sheet in one to eight weeks after they have received your fingerprints and associated information.

For more information, go to the CA DOJ website: DOJ website.

 

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Connecticut – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's (DESPP) State Police Bureau of Identification (SPBI) maintains all criminal record information in Connecticut.  

The State of Connecticut offers three types of criminal history record searches:

  1. The "Name and Date of Birth Search" includes a letter indicating whether the subject of the search has a record.
  2. The "Conviction History Record Search by Name and Date of Birth" provides a full criminal history record.
  3. The "Criminal Conviction History Record Search by Fingerprint" is a fingerprint-based search that provides a full criminal history record.

Here are the six steps to get your fingerprint-based criminal history record from the SPBI:

  1. Get the DPS-0846-C “Criminal History Record Request” form. To access this form, visit the DESPP website here: Criminal History Record Request.
  2. Select the "Type of Background Search Requested." Make sure to choose the "CT Only Criminal Conviction History Record Search by Fingerprint" to receive your full criminal history record.
  3. Get fingerprinted. Fingerprinting must be completed at a Connecticut State Police location and costs $15.00. Contact your local police department ahead of time for business hours and to make an appointment if necessary. For a list of Connecticut State Police locations and contact information, visit the DESPP website here: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
  4. Pay the $75.00 fee by a certified check or money order made out to the “Treasurer-State of CT”.
  5. Make copies of the completed form, fingerprint card, and certified check of money order.
  6. Mail the completed form and your original documents to the address below:

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
State Police Bureau of Identification
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457-2389

It takes approximately three to five weeks after the DESPP SPBI receives your Criminal History Record Request form to get your criminal history record by mail.

The State Police criminal history record lists most of the convictions obtained in the state of Connecticut.  It does not list out of state or federal charges. There may be other convictions that are not listed on the State Police criminal history record such as certain Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), and Reckless Driving offenses. Some non-fingerprinted convictions may not be on the criminal history record. If all of your convictions are not listed on the State Police criminal history record, contact:

  • The Court where you were convicted;
  • The Probation Department;
  • The local Police Department in the town where you were arrested;
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles for driving offense records; or
  • The Judicial Records Center for older convictions no longer kept by the local court. In some cases, the Department of Correction may be able to supply old conviction history that resulted in a term of incarceration.

For more information on accessing your Connecticut criminal history record or fingerprint identification, contact the DSEPP at (860) 685-8480 or (860) 685-8270.
 

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Florida – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) keeps all criminal records. The FDLE provides two types of criminal records:

  1. Personal Review Criminal Record
  2. Certified Criminal Record

Each type is available to you for different purposes. 

How to Get Your Personal Review Criminal Record:

Florida law allows you to review your criminal record for free. Only you and your attorney can get this record. It is important to check your record for accuracy. If you think something on your record is wrong, you can submit a "records challenge" to the FDLE. They will investigate and correct your record if necessary.

A Personal Review record is not a Certified Criminal record. That means it cannot be used for immigration, employment, licensing, or skills certification.

Here is how to get your free record for personal review:

  1. Go to the FDLE's website at Florida Department of Law Enforcement and click on, "Request a Criminal History."
  2. Click on the blue tab labeled, "Personal Review” under "Additional Information" at the bottom.
  3. Click on the blue link also labeled, "Personal Review." Read this information carefully.
  4. Click on the link for the application form, "Personal Review of Florida Criminal History Record" to complete application.
  5. Get your fingerprints taken at your local law enforcement agency such as your local police department or sheriff's office. Call them first to make an appointment and to find out what the fee is for fingerprinting.
  6. Mail your completed application and your fingerprint card to this address:

    Florida Department of Law Enforcement
    Attn: Criminal History Record Maintenance Section
    Post Office Box 1489
    Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489


You will receive your criminal record from the FDLE, but it may take up to 30 days. The FDLE will also return your fingerprint card.

How to Get Your Certified Criminal Record:

You can apply to the FDLE for a Certified Criminal record either online or by mail. The FDLE will send your record by return mail. Certified Criminal records are usually required for employment, licensing, certification, immigration, and adoptions.

Each search for a record costs $24. You must use a credit card to pay for a Certified Criminal record online. If you don't have a credit card, you need to ask for your record by mail.

Here is how to make a request online for a Certified Criminal record:

  1. Go to the FDLE website: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal History Record Check.
  2. Read the general information and click on the blue tab labeled, "Certified Search."
  3. Click on the blue link labeled, "Certified Florida Criminal History Search." Follow the directions. The accuracy of your results depends on the accuracy of the information you provide. You must pay a $24 fee by credit card for every search.

You will receive your Certified Criminal record by mail in about a week.

Here is how to make a request by mail for a Certified Criminal record: 

  1. Go to the FDLE website: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal History Record Check.
  2. Click on the blue tab labeled, "Search by Mail."
  3. Click on the blue link labeled, "Criminal History Information Request." Complete the form online and print it or fill it out by hand. 
  4. Send the completed form with your payment (check or money order made out to FDLE) to the address on the form.


 



 

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Georgia – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

There are three types of criminal records in Georgia, including:

  1. Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) RAP Sheet
  2. Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) Online Felony Record
  3. Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) Online Record

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), a division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), keeps your official criminal history record. 

How to Get Your Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) RAP Sheet:

Here is how to make a request to get your official Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) RAP sheet from your local law enforcement agency:

  1. Call your local sheriff's office or police department and ask what they require to submit a criminal record request. The requirements are specific to each agency. For example, the City of Savannah police department requires that you submit a notarized request form.
  2. Collect the required documents.
  3. Visit your local agency. 
  4. Be prepared to pay a fee.
Make sure to call first before visiting your local agency.  

How to Get Your Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) Online Felony Record:

Anyone may request a Georgia Technology Authority's (GTA) online felony record from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) database using the "Georgia Felon Search." The system keeps records of felony convictions in Georgia that were reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC). The system is designed for businesses searching by name, but anyone can use it. Fingerprints are not required. You'll need a credit card to pay the fee of $15.00 for each search.

Here is how to get your GTA online felony record:

  1. To access the "Georgia Felon Search," visit: Georgia Technology Authority.
  2. Click on the "Search Now" button.
  3. Enter Search Information, Select Payment Method, and Requestor Information.
  4. Submit request.
You'll need a credit card to pay the fee of $15.00 for each search. 

For more information about this online system, visit the GTA site and click on the link to "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)."

How to Get Your Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) Online Record:

The Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) is an online service used by Georgia, and out-of-state agencies and employers to do background checks for licensing or evaluating Georgia job applicants.

Here is how the GAPS online record is requested:

  1. The agency or employer must get your consent before using this service.
  2. You will then register online for the service.  
  3. You will get your fingerprints taken at an authorized livescan location. 
The agency or employer will then have your record within 24-48 hours.

If you are a Georgia resident and you need a Georgia fingerprint based background check for out-of-state employment, a visa, or immigration purposes, here is how to access the website:

  1. Go to the GAPS website here: Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS).
  2. Click on the "Applicant Registration" tab here: Applicant Registration. 
  3. Find information about registration and fees.

For more information, contact the Georgia Criminal Information Center (GCIC) by phone at (404) 244-2639 or email them at GAAplicant@gbi.ga.gov.

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Illinois - How to Get Your RAP Sheet

In Illinois, there are three types of criminal records:

  1. Court Disposition: This record shows the final judgment or outcome of a court case. If there was no court case, but merely an arrest or charge, there will be no court disposition.
     
  2. Chicago RAP Sheet: This is a Record of Arrests and Prosecutions that occurred only in the City of Chicago. It shows all arrests, charges, and court case outcomes.
     
  3. Illinois State Police Statewide Criminal History Transcript: This record shows all arrests and convictions that occurred in the entire state of Illinois.


Where you go to get your criminal record depends on what information you need, how much time you have, whether you can go in person, and how much money you can afford to pay for your record.

Although there are several places in Illinois where you can get a criminal record, the best place to get it is from the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification (BOI). The BOI keeps all criminal history information. They have the most comprehensive records of all arrests and convictions that occurred in Illinois. So if you get your record from the state police, you’ll get your entire criminal record.

The process to get your record from the state police is called "Access and Review."  It requires fingerprinting and is free.

How to Get Your Free Criminal Record

  1. Get fingerprinted. You can do this at any Illinois law enforcement, correctional facility (jail or prison), or licensed fingerprint vendor.

    To get your fingerprints taken at any Illinois law enforcement or correctional facility during regular business hours, call ahead to find out when they do fingerprinting. You can go to your local police station or to the BOI at this address:

    Illinois State Bureau of Identification
    260 North Chicago Street
    Joliet, Illinois 60432
    Phone: (815) 740-5160
    Email:     boi_customer_support@isp.state.il.us.

    To get your fingerprints taken at a licensed fingerprint vendor, visit an Illinois live-scan fingerprinting vendor, which means your fingerprints are taken electronically.  For a list of live-scan vendors, visit: IDFPR Fingerprint Vendors List.
     
    There may be a fee for fingerprinting.
  2. The facility or vendor will send your fingerprints, information, and request for a criminal history transcript to the Illinois State Police.  The request for a record is free.
  3. Provide an address where you want your criminal history transcript sent. It can be sent either to your home address or to the place where you are submitting the request (the law enforcement or corrections facility, or the live-scan vendor). They will notify you when they have the transcript.
  4. Pick up your transcript within 45 days. If you don’t, it will be destroyed.

For more information about reviewing a criminal record, visit: Illinois State Police.

How to Get Your Record From the Court in Cook County

If you live in Chicago:

  1. Go in person to the:

    Chicago Police Department
    Headquarters Building
    3510 S. Michigan Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60653
    Hours: 8am-12pm
     
  2. Bring your Illinois state driver’s license or identification card; $16 in cash, check, or money order made payable to the Department of Revenue; and a pencil or pen. Credit cards are not accepted.
  3. Fill out a Request for Access and Review form. Take this form to the cashier window #3 or #4. 
  4. Pay the fee and keep the pink copy of the form.
  5. Get your fingerprints taken when you are called.
  6. Pick up your Criminal History record five business days later at the Chicago Police Department Headquarters Building Monday through Friday, between 8am and 3pm.
  7. Pick up the record yourself. Do not send a friend or family member.
  8. Bring your pink copy of the Request for Access and Review form to get your record.
  9. Pick up your record within one month or you may have to repeat this process.  

If you don’t live in Chicago:

  1. Go to your local police station to get your fingerprints taken. You will receive a fingerprint card with your prints on it. 
    Don’t bend the fingerprint card. The card cannot be used to get your record if it is bent. 
  2. Mail the fingerprint card with other information to the Chicago Police Department.
  3. Write a short letter to the Chicago Police telling them that you want a copy of your criminal record. Include in the letter any names that you have used (aliases) and a telephone number where they can reach you. 

    Use this Sample Criminal Record Request Letter to submit to the Chicago Police:

    Please print this form or complete using a computer. If you have trouble editing this form on your computer, try using the Chrome web browser.
  4. Make a copy of your Illinois driver’s license or your state identification card.
  5. Get a money order for $16 payable to Department of Revenue. Cash won’t be accepted.
  6. Make a return envelope with your address on it and a stamp with sufficient postage.
  7. Place the following items in a large envelope: your fingerprint card, letter, copy of license or ID card, money order, and the self-addressed stamped return envelope.
  8. Send the entire package to this address:

    Chicago Police Department
    Field Service Section—Unit 166
    Attn: Mr. Jerry Young
    3510 South Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL  60653
    Phone: (312) 745-5644/Juvenile records (312) 745-6004

How to Get Your Record From the Court (Not in Cook County)

To get a court disposition, first check to see if the court has records available online. To find a circuit (county) court’s website, you must first know the name (number) of the court. For example, the 1st Judicial Circuit. To find local circuit courts, visit: Illinois Courts.

If you can’t get a record online, then go to the court in person. Go to the circuit court of the county where your case was filed. Go to the Circuit Clerk’s office and ask the clerk for copies of your court dispositions.

You can also use the public computer at the courthouse to look up your dispositions and print them out.  Looking up the dispositions is free.

There may be a small fee for copying or printing the dispositions.
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Massachusetts – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) keeps all state criminal history records in a computerized database called internet Criminal Offender Record Information (iCORI). These records are open to the public, but the Commonwealth limits the amount of information released depending on who requests the record.

The CORI records are created by the courts and include only Massachusetts offenses such as all adult and youthful-offender convictions and adjudications, pending cases, and civil and lesser offenses that did not result in incarceration. CORI criminal history records are based on names and dates-of-birth. Only authorized agencies get fingerprint-based records.

You can get your personal CORI record online or by mail.

Here are the three steps to get your criminal history record online using the iCORI database from the Massachusetts DCJIS:

  1. Go to the Massachusetts iCORI online system to get a complete record of all Massachusetts offenses. To access your record, visit the iCORI website here: Massachusetts iCORI Service.    
  2. Select "Register as an Individual" and follow the online instructions to complete the form. To complete your online registration, you must have a valid Massachusetts' driver's license or state ID card. You must also review the online Terms and Conditions.
  3. Pay the $25.00 fee for each name-based search. The acceptable form of payment is a credit card only. You will get a digital copy of your CORI immediately.

Here are the six steps to get your CORI criminal history record by mail from the Massachusetts DCJIS:

  1. Get the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Personal Request Form. To access the form, visit the DCJIS website here: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Personal Request Form.
  2. Follow the instructions to complete the form.
  3. Pay the $25.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include a money order or bank issued Cashier’s or Treasurer’s check made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Fee waivers are available if you cannot pay the fee. To access the fee waiver, visit the DCJIS website here: Affidavit of Indigency.
  4. Get your forms notarized. Make sure to sign the forms in the presence of the notary. Most banks have a notary on staff.
  5. Make copies of everything for yourself.
  6. Mail the CORI request form and a $25.00 money order made payable to "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" or the Affidavit of Indigency to this address:

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
Attn: CORI Unit     
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150

You will get your record in about two weeks after the CORI Unit receives the request. If you have any questions, call the CORI Unit at (617) 660-4704.

In Massachusetts, you can do a CORI self-audit to find out who is looking at your criminal history record. This information can help you prepare for job or landlord interviews. You are entitled to one free audit every 90 days.

Here are the four steps to get your CORI self-audit:

  1. Download the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Self-Audit Request form. To access the form, visit the DCJIS website here: Criminal Record Check Services. You can also call the CORI Unit and request one by mail.
  2. Print and complete the form.
  3. Get the form and your signature notarized. Most banks have notaries on staff.
  4. Mail the completed and notarized form to this address:

Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
Attn: Self-Audit
200 Arlington Street
Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150

 

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Nevada – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Nevada Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Criminal History Repository keeps all state criminal history records. These records are open to the public, but they are only available to those who are authorized under Nevada law. This includes law enforcement, courts, and some employers, such as schools, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare providers. The repository keeps records only for Nevada offenses.

To get your criminal history record in Nevada, you must submit a form and your fingerprints to the DPS division of Records, Communications, and Compliance.

Here are the six steps to get your criminal history record from the Nevada DPS:

  1. Get the DPS-006 form and instructions. To access the form, visit the DPS website here: Nevada Records of Criminal History Form.  
  2. Get fingerprinted at a police or sheriff's department or by another authorized fingerprinting technician. The fingerprints must be taken on a standard FD-258 fingerprint card. You must include the original fingerprint card with your record request.
  3. Pay the $20 fingerprinting fee.
  4. Pay the DPS fee. Get a certified check or money order for $27 made payable to the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The department does not accept personal checks or cash.
  5. Make copies of everything for yourself.
  6. Mail the completed form, fingerprint card, and payment to this address:

Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
333 West Nye Lane, Suite 100
Carson City, Nevada 89706

The DPS accepts requests only by mail and will respond to your request only by mail. After DPS receives your request, you will get a letter and your record in 45 days. If you have any questions, call DPS at (775) 684-6262.

You can also go to the central repository to see your records. This process is called a "record inspection." You cannot copy the record or take it with you. The record inspection is free and does not require fingerprints. When you go to the repository, make sure to fill out the the online DPS-008-1 form and bring a valid government-issued ID with you. To access the form, visit the DPS website here: Request Inspection of Nevada Criminal Record Information

 

 












 

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New Jersey – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Criminal Information Unit (CIU) holds all state criminal history records. These records are not open to the public, but they are available to certain authorized individuals under state law; including law enforcement, courts, and some employers. The NJSP only keeps records for New Jersey offenses, including convictions, pending arrests, and charges.

To get your criminal history record, submit a form and your fingerprints to the NJSP. To access the NJSP online instructions, visit the NJSP website here: Instructions for Obtaining your Criminal History Record.

Here are the five steps to get your criminal record from the NJSP:

  1. Fill out the appropriate Universal Fingerprint form. There are two forms, form A and form B. Form A is more commonly used. Form B is used for purposes that require notarization like international adoption or foreign business purposes. To access the appropriate forms, visit the NJSP website here: Form A and Form B.
  2. Find a location to get your fingerprints taken. IDEMIA USA is the official electronic fingerprint vendor for the state of New Jersey. You must go to an IDEMIA location to get your fingerprints taken. To find an IDEMIA location, visit the IdentGo website here: IDEMIA Locations.
  3. Make an appointment to get fingerprinted. To make an appointment online, visit New Jersey Fingerprinting services here: New Jersey Fingerprinting Services. You can also schedule an appointment over the phone at (877) 503-5981. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 pm, or Saturday from 8:00AM to 12:00 PM. 
  4. Pay the fee. Payment is required when you schedule your fingerprinting appointment. The fee amount is deducted from your account immediately. You can pay by credit card, prepaid debit card, or an electronic debit from a checking account. The total fee is $42.80, which includes the fee for your record, the fingerprinting fee of $12, and New Jersey sales tax.
  5. Get fingerprinted. When you go to your appointment, bring your completed Universal Fingerprint form and a valid photo ID. Only one ID will be accepted. Your home address on the ID must match your home address on the application form. If you miss your scheduled appointment, cancel without providing enough notice, or fail to bring your completed Universal Fingerprint form, you will only be refunded $12.80.


You will receive your criminal history record by mail after 10 business days. If you do not receive your criminal history record within 10 business days, or if you have any questions regarding your criminal history record, contact the CIU of the NJSP at (609) 882-2000, ext. 2918.





























 

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New Mexico – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Courts keep all state criminal record information.

The records held by the DPS are “arrest record information,” and include information regarding arrests, indictments, filing of information, and other formal criminal charges.

Court records are publicly available and can be accessed online, although you need to go to the court where the case was heard to get copies of court documents.

Here are the six steps to get your arrest record information from the Department of Public Safety (DPS):

  1. Complete an “Authorization for Release of Information” form. To access the form, visit the New Mexico DPS website here: Authorization for Release of Information in English. To access the Spanish version, visit the DPS website here: Authorization for Release of Information in Spanish.
  2. Notarize the Authorization for Release of Information form.
  3. Pay the $15.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include a money order or cashier’s check made payable to the “Department of Public Safety.”
  4. Get fingerprinted through New Mexico Applicant Fingerprint Processing (NMAPS). To access the NMAPS, visit their website here: Applicant Processing Services.
  5. Make copies of everything, including one complete set for yourself.
  6. Mail the original Authorization for Release of Information and the check to this address:

Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 1628
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1628

Here are the three steps to get your criminal history record from the New Mexico Courts online:

  1. Visit the New Mexico Courts website here: New Mexico Courts Case Lookup.
  2. Click on the “I Accept” tab.
  3. Follow the online instructions. You will be able to view and print information about specific cases that are available online. If you want your court documents, you will have to go to the court in which your case was heard.
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New York - How to Get Your RAP Sheet

In New York, the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) keeps your official arrest and conviction history called a RAP sheet. You must provide your fingerprints to get this record.

New York State Residents

Here is how to get your RAP sheet from DCJS, located in Albany, NY, if you are a New York State resident:

  1. Make an appointment to get your fingerprints taken by clicking here: Identity Services  or call 1-877-472-6915.
  2. Pay $62.00. Credit card and checks or money orders made payable to "MorphoTrust USA" are acceptable; and
  3. Submit an approved form of identification. For a list of approved forms of identification, click here: Identity Services
You should contact an attorney before getting your fingerprints taken, if you think you have any open warrants or immigration issues.

Nonresidents

Here is how to get your RAP sheet from DCJS if you are not a New York State resident:

  1. Download the FBI fingerprint card here: FBI (FD-258) Fingerprint Card;
  2. Complete the personal information fields on the fingerprint card;
  3. Contact a local law enforcement agency to have your fingerprints taken. You should contact an attorney before getting your fingerprints taken, if you think you have any open warrants or immigration issues;
  4. Enroll for a Cardscan submission here: Identity Services;
  5. Pay $62.00 during the enrollment process. Credit card and checks or money orders made payable to "MorphoTrust USA" are acceptable;
  6. Print and sign the enrollment confirmation page you receive after registration is complete. This confirmation page will have a barcode printed on the top right corner; and
  7. Send the signed enrollment confirmation page along with your fingerprint card to:
     

    IDENTOGO
    Cardscan Department
    6840 Carothers Parkway, Suite 650
    Franklin, TN 37067-9929

DCJS will send you your Personal Review Record within 30 U.S. mail business days after they have received your fingerprints and associated information.

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North Carolina – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) keeps all North Carolina state criminal history records. These records are not open to the public, but they are available to anyone who is authorized under North Carolina law to access them. This includes law enforcement, courts, and some employers. The SBI keeps records only for North Carolina offenses.

There are three ways to get your criminal history record in North Carolina:

  1. The State Bureau of Investigation through the "Right to Review" process;
  2. Certified records from county courts; or
  3. Non-certified records from county courts.

How to Get Your Criminal Record from the State Bureau of Investigation:

The best way to get a complete record of all North Carolina offenses is to ask the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) for a fingerprint-based records check.

Here are the five steps to request your record from SBI:

  1. Find the "Right to Review Process-Instructions for Reviewing Your North Carolina Criminal History Record" online. You can find the booklet online by going to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's website here: North Carolina SBI, clicking on "Services" and then on "Background Checks." Scroll down to the heading "Personal Background Checks," and then click on the blue link "Right to Review.
  2. Read the 5-page booklet, "Right to Review Process-Instructions for Reviewing Your North Carolina Criminal History Record.” It contains instructions for fingerprinting and completing the form request.
  3. Complete the form titled "Criminal Record Search," found here at: Request for Certified Criminal Record Search.
  4. Get your fingerprints taken at your local law enforcement agency (police or sheriff's department). The booklet mentioned above has instructions for the law enforcement person taking your fingerprints. 
  5. Mail the original fingerprint card, form, and a certified check or money order for $14 made payable to "North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation" to this address:

    North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
    Criminal Information and Identification Section
    Attn: Applicant Unit-Right to Review
    P.O. Box 26500
    Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
    Before you mail the originals, make copies of everything for yourself.

The SBI accepts requests only by mail and will respond to your request only by mail. You will get a letter on SBI stationery and your record in about seven business days after SBI receives the request. Check the status of your record request by sending an email to CIIShelp@ncsbi.gov or call the SBI at (919) 582-8600.

How to Get Your Certified County Record from the Court:

You can get a certified background check from the Clerk of a Superior (county) Court. This record only shows criminal offenses that occurred in that county. If your criminal offenses occurred in just one or two counties, then this may be the best way to get your reocrd. The cost of the certified record is $25. 

Here are the two steps to get your certified county record from the court:

  1. Complete the Request for Certified Criminal Record Search form. To access the form from the North Carolina Judicial Branch website, click here: Request for Certified Criminal Record Search. You can also get this form at the courthouse.
  2. Pay the $25 fee. If you are mailing your form, pay the fee with a certified check or money order made out to the court. If you are submitting the form in person at the clerk's office, then you can pay by cash, credit card, money order, or certified check. The court will not accept payment by a personal check.

How to Get Your Non-Certified County Record from the Court:

You can search, review, and email criminal records using the public computer at the clerk's office at any Superior (county) courthouse. This method is free. If you want a record printed, you will probably pay a small fee. These records are not certified. 

 

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Ohio – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) keeps computerized criminal histories (CCH). These records are not open to the public, but they are available to authorized employers and law enforcement. The BCI keeps records for only Ohio offenses, including non-convictions, convictions, and penalties. In some cases, official records may include sealed or expunged offenses. Some employers may see sealed or expunged records, depending on what type of employer requests the record. For example, if a school or healthcare provider asks for the record, the record will include sealed or expunged offenses.

You can get a copy of your BCI computerized criminal history by either submitting your request directly to BCI or by submitting your request at any BCI-approved WebCheck location. At either location, you must submit your fingerprints electronically.

How to Get Your Bureau of Criminal Investigation Record:

Here are the six steps you will need to take to request your BCI record:

  1. Visit a BCI location;
  2. Submit your complete name, current address, and identifying characteristics;
  3. Provide a valid photo ID;
  4. Submit your fingerprints;
  5. Provide your signed consent (if you are a minor, you must bring a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian, and your parent or guardian must go to BCI with you); and
  6. Send a business check, money order, or electronic payment of $22 made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Ohio.

Here is a list of BCI locations where you can submit your request:

BCI London
1560 State Route 56 SW
London, Ohio 43140

BCI Bowling Green
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402

BCI Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, Ohio 44286

BCI Youngstown
20 W. Federal Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503


To request your BCI record at a WebCheck location, submit the same information as above at a BCI approved WebCheck location. To find a list of Webcheck locations, please visit: Webcheck Locations.

The fee may cost more at a WebCheck location. The usual WebCheck fee is $32


There are other places to get your Ohio criminal record. However, these criminal records are incomplete because they only show contacts with the criminal justice system in one county.

For example, you can request a record from your county sheriff's office. These records are often called "police checks." They include only convictions that occurred in that county. The cost is typically $5 to $10.

You can also request a free record from the clerk-of-courts website. Most counties in Ohio have a court clerk's website. Your record here will show everything that has your name on it, including convictions, non-convictions, and civil cases that occurred in that county. The online record may not go back far enough to be considered complete.

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Oklahoma – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) keeps all state criminal history records. These records are open to the public. They include all arrests and convictions for serious misdemeanors and felonies. The OSBI keeps records only for Oklahoma offenses.

There are two ways to get your criminal history record in Oklahoma:

  1. You can get it from the OSBI using its online system called, “Criminal History Request Portal” (CHIRP); or
  2. You can get it from the OSBI by submitting a request form by mail, FAX, or in person. You will get your record from OSBI the same way you requested it.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from online from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI):

  1. Visit the Oklahoma Criminal History Request Portal (CHIP) website here: Criminal History Request Portal.
  2. Create a user account.
  3. Pay the $15.00 fee online. The fee is for every search based on name and date-of-birth (DOB). Acceptable forms of payment include a credit card or an electronic funds transfer (EFT).
  4. Follow the online instructions.

You will then get a digital copy of your criminal history record immediately.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from the OSBI by mail:

  1. Download the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation "Criminal History Record Request Form". To access the application form, visit the OSBI website here: Criminal History Request Form.
  2. Get fingerprinted at your local police or sheriff's department or at the OSBI office in Oklahoma City.
  3. Pay the $19.00 fee for a fingerprint-based search. Acceptable forms of payment include cashier’s check, business check, or money order made payable to the “Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.”
  4. Mail the completed form, payment, and fingerprint card to this address:

    Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
    6600 N. Harvey
    Oklahoma City, OK 73116          

The record will be sent to you by mail. You will wait about four weeks to receive it.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from the OSBI by fax:

  1. Download the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation "Criminal History Record Request Form". To access the application form, visit the OSBI website here: Criminal History Request Form.
  2. Complete the form.
  3. Pay the $19.00 fee for a fingerprint-based search. Acceptable forms of payment include a credit card.
  4. Fax the completed form to the OSBI at (405) 879-2503. You must have a dedicated FAX line to receive your record by FAX.

You will receive your record within two to five business days.

Here are the three steps to get your criminal history record from the OSBI in-person:

  1. Go to the OSBI office in Oklahoma City. The office is located at this address:

    Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
    6600 N. Harvey
    Oklahoma City, OK 73116
    Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
     
  2. Get the the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Request form.
  3. Pay the fee. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, credit card, money order, or business check.

The record will be available within 10 to 15 minutes.

 

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Oregon – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Oregon State Police, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) keeps all state criminal history records. Oregon State law provides public access to Oregon criminal history record information through the CJIS.

Here are the seven steps to get your criminal history record information from Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS):

  1. Download the Own Oregon Record Request Form. To access the form, visit the Oregon CJIS website here: Request Own Record.
  2. Follow the instructions to complete the form. To access the instructions, visit the Oregon CJIS website here: Request Own Record Instructions.
  3. Get your fingerprints taken at your local police department or fingerprinting facility. You may also get your fingerprints taken at CJIS. The office is located at this address:

    Oregon State Police
    3565 Trelstad Ave SE Bldg 1
    Salem, OR 97317
    Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
     
  4. Pay the $20.00 fingerprinting fee.
  5. Submit the $33.00 fee for the criminal history record. Acceptable forms of payment include check or money order made payable to “Oregon State Police”. Do not send cash.
  6. Make copies of everything, including one complete set for yourself.
  7. Mail the completed Copy of Own Oregon Record Request/Clearance Letter Request form, set of fingerprints, and payment to this address:

    CJIS Division
    Oregon State Police
    Unit  11
    PO Box 4395
    Portland, OR 97208-4395

Note: If you get your fingerprints taken at CJIS, you can also submit your request at that time so long as you complete the Request Own Record form and pay the $33.00 fee.

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Pennsylvania – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) keep all commonwealth criminal history records. These records are open to the public, but that does not mean that the public sees everything. A record request may take a few months for the state police central repository to review and edit the record information. The PSP keeps records only for Pennsylvania offenses.

There are three ways to get your criminal history record:

  1. PSP by mail using a process called "Individual Access and Review";
  2. PSP's online service called PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History); or
  3. For free by searching online through county courts' Docket Sheets.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each. The best way to get a complete record of all Pennsylvania offenses is to ask the PSP for an "Individual Access and Review" record. This is the most comprehensive record you can get. It contains all arrest and conviction information from every local police department, state law enforcement agency, sheriff's department, and constable. Getting the record by mail is the only way to get a notarized record, which you may need to apply for a license, expungement, or pardon.

Here are the six steps to get your criminal record from the PSP by mail:

  1. Go to the State Police website here: Pennsylvania State Police.
  2. Search for the "Request for Individual Access and Review" form SP4-170. To find the correct form, visit PSP's website here: Request a Criminal History Record.
  3. Print the form and complete it.
  4. Pay the nonrefundable $20 fee by certified check or money order made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." Do not send a personal check or cash. If you need your criminal history record notarized for a pardon, it is an additional $5 (total fee: $25).
  5. Make a copy of your government issued photo identification card such as your driver's license or state identification card.
  6. Send the request form, the fee, and the copy of your photo ID to this address:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository, RCPU
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA  17110-9758

It can take up to 6 months to get a criminal record in Pennsylvania.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal record from PSP's Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) Online:

  1. Go to the ePATCH website here: Pennsylvania Access To Criminal Record. Indicate that you are a "non-registered user". In other words, you are not a potential employer with an account. 
  2. Fill in all required information.
  3. Pay the $22 fee by credit card.
  4. Wait for the result. You may receive an email that tells you the record is "pending" or "record under review." The state of Pennsylvania may edit or update a record before releasing it. This process could take 3 weeks or 3 months.
     

Here is how to get your criminal record for free from the County Courts:

You can get records from a county court (Court of Common Pleas) by searching the court’s docket sheets online. You can search by your state identification number (SID). This is free. It is not the same as a criminal history from the state police. Records are by county only, where each record was initiated. They are often not up-to-date. You can visit the website here: The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

 

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Puerto Rico – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Puerto Rico Police Department keeps all the Commonwealth's criminal history records for Puerto Rico offenses. In Puerto Rico, a criminal history record is called a "police certificate" or a "criminal record certificate." In Spanish, it is called a "Certificate de Antecedents Perales." These records are available to you and to anyone who has your permission.

Here are the four steps to get your Puerto Rico name-based criminal record certificate online through the Puerto Rico Police Department:

  1. To access your criminal record online, visit the Official Portal of the Government of Puerto Rico website here: Requesting Good Standing Certificate. Choose English or Spanish.
  2. Click on "Request a Certificate" or "Antecedents Perales."
  3. Follow the instructions to get your certificate. A Puerto Rico driver's license is required.
  4. Check your email. The record will be sent to your email address

Here are the two steps to get your Puerto Rico name-based criminal record certificate by mail through the Puerto Rico Police Department:

  1. Call the Puerto Rico Police department at (787) 793-1234 for instructions.
  2. Mail your request to this address:

Puerto Rico Police Department
Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 601
Curtail General
San Juan, PR  00936-8166

You can also get your criminal record certificate in person at any Puerto Rico Police Department.

Your certificate will show only offenses in Puerto Rico. If you have federal offenses or other state offenses, get your FBI criminal history record known as the “Identity History Summary Check”. To learn more about the FBI record, see section: FBI Rap Sheet.
 

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South Carolina - How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) keeps computerized criminal histories. These histories include arrests, charges, convictions, and nonconvictions that occurred in South Carolina. The records are permanent unless erased by expungement. South Carolina sheriffs, police, courts, and other agencies report to SLED. The SLED offices are closed to the public. The only ways to communicate with SLED are by telephone or mail.

You can get a copy of your SLED computerized criminal history two ways:

  1. Use the online service called "SLED CATCH" (Citizens Access To Criminal Histories); or
  2. Send a request to SLED by mail.


SLED CATCH is available to the public. The results are based on name, not fingerprints. The records are not certified or notarized. You can pay only by credit card.

How to Get Your Criminal Record from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED):

To request your record from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Citizens Access To Criminal Histories (CATCH) online, follow these two steps:

  1. Complete the Criminal Record Check Form. To access the form from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division website, click here: Criminal Record Check Form.
  2. Pay the fee of $25 plus a $1 convenience fee to SLED with a valid credit card. This fee is not refundable.

To request your record from SLED by mail, follow these four steps:

  1. Complete the Criminal Records Check form. To print the form from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division website, click here: Criminal Record Check Form.
  2. Pay the $25 fee with a business check, cashiers or certified check, or money order payable to SLED. Do not send cash or a personal check.
  3. Prepare a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).
  4. Send your form, payment, and SASE in another envelope and mail everything to this address:

    South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
    Records Department
    P.O. Box 21398
    Columbia, SC 29221
    Main Phone: (803) 737-9000
    Records Check Department Phone: (803) 896-1443

SLED will certify or notarize your criminal history record for free upon your request. 

Here is another way to get your record for free or at very low cost:

South Carolina's Public Index is a free website that has traffic tickets, arrests, charges, and court appearances listed by county.  Most county courthouses have computers that are available for free public use. If you ask the court clerk for printed copies, you will probably have to pay a small fee.

The Public Index lists records by county. It could be difficult to get a complete, statewide criminal record. It may be easier to get a certified, statewide criminal record from SLED.

To view the public index, click here: South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search.


 

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Tennessee – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) keeps all state criminal history records. These records are open to the public and include misdemeanors and felonies, arrests, charges, guilty pleas, and convictions that are based on fingerprints collected by Tennessee law enforcement agencies. The TBI keeps records only for Tennessee offenses.

Tennessee allows anyone to do an "open records check." This is a name-based check only. Tennessee does not accept fingerprints for a criminal history record unless a job application requires fingerprinting.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from TBI:

  1. Get the form. To access the form, visit the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) website here: TORIS Background Checks.
  2. Fill out the form.
  3. Pay the $29 fee. If you are applying online, you must pay by credit card. If you are applying by mail, you may pay by money order or cashier’s check.
  4. Submit the form either online or by mail to the address below:

TBI—TORIS
901 R.S. Gass Blvd
Nashville, TN 37216

The TBI will respond to your request by mail. You will get your record about a week after TBI receives the request. If you asked for a notarized copy, you will get your record an additional week later.

For more information about how to get your criminal history record, please review the Tennessee State Government website here: TORIS Additional Information. For additional information, call the TBI at (615) 744-4057.
 

 



 

 



 

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Texas - How to Get Your RAP Sheet

A RAP sheet is a criminal record. In Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) keeps computerized Criminal History Record Information (CHRI). These records are open to the public, employers, judges, and law enforcement. The DPS keeps records for Texas offenses, including non-convictions, convictions, arrests, and sometimes even juvenile records.

How to Get Your Criminal History Record Information:

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the best place to get your criminal history record. You can get a copy of your criminal history record from the DPS two ways:

  1. Submitting your request by mail to DPS; or
  2. Submitting your request electronically at any DPS Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) location.
You must submit your fingerprints to get your RAP Sheet. You should contact an attorney before getting your fingerprints taken if you think you have any open warrants or immigration issues.

To get your DPS criminal history record by mail, follow these steps:

  1. Download the DPS instruction form online here: Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Search. 
  2. Send your completed application, fingerprint card, and $15 certified check or money order to DPS at:

    Texas Department of Public Safety
    PO Box 4087
    Austin, TX 78773-0001

To get your DPS criminal history record electronically, follow these steps:

  1. Download the DPS instruction form online here: Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Search.
  2. Schedule an appointment at a FAST location. To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting services, visit: IdentGo. You can also call this number 1 (888) 467-2080.
  3. The FAST location will fingerprint you and submit your fingerprints electronically to DPS.
  4. You can check the status on the submission by clicking here: IdentGo Personal Review.

You can also get your RAP sheet from the county clerk of the Texas county where you were charged. This is a good way to get your record if you were charged in only one or two Texas counties.

Finally, you can get your criminal history record by going to the public website for criminal record searches called the Crime Records Service Public Site (CRS) and doing a name based search. 

This method is the least accurate since it is based on names, not fingerprints. It might cost more because it could take multiple searches to find your record.


 

 

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Utah – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

In Utah, the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) keeps all state criminal history records. You can obtain your criminal history information from the BCI in person or through the mail.

Here are the three steps to request your criminal history record from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) in person:

  1. Go to the BCI office at this address:

    Bureau of Criminal Identification
    3888 West 5400 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84129
     
  2. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A Utah Driving Privilege Card is not accepted as a valid ID.
  3. Pay the $15.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard, money order, or cashier’s check.

Here are the five steps to get your criminal history record by mail:

  1. Complete the “Application for Criminal History Record” form. To access the form, visit the Utah Department of Public Safety website here: Criminal History Record Application.
  2. Include a photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID. A Utah Driving Privilege Card is not accepted as a valid ID.
  3. Pay the $15.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include credit card, check, or money order made payable to “BCI”. Do not send cash.
  4. Make copies of everything, including one complete set for yourself.
  5. Mail the completed application, copy of your photo ID, and payment to this address:

    Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
    Taylorsville, UT 84129
    3888 West 5400 South
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Vermont – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) keeps all state criminal history information. There are two types of criminal history records:

  1. Criminal history report: A criminal history report provides all arrest and disposition information. It will allow you to see pending, acquitted or dismissed charges. A criminal history report is not open to the public, it is only available to you. You can obtain a copy of your criminal history report in-person from the VCIC.
  2. Criminal conviction report: A criminal conviction report only shows the conviction information that has been submitted by the court. A criminal conviction report is open to the public. You can obtain a copy of your criminal conviction report online, by mail, or in-person from the VCIC.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history report in person from the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC):

  1. Go in person to the VCIC office. The office is located at this address: 

    Criminal Record Check Section
    Vermont Criminal Information Center
    45 State Drive
    Waterbury, VT 05671-1300
    Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
     
  2. Bring two forms of identification. For a complete list of acceptable forms of identification, visit the VCIC website here: Vermont Crime Information Center.
  3. Review your record. You can view your criminal history report for free.
  4. Pay the $30.00 printed copy fee. Once you review your criminal history report, you can keep a copy of your record. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, bank check or money order.

Here are the six steps to get your criminal conviction record online from the Vermont Criminal Conviction Record Internet Service (VCCRIS):

  1. Request a copy of your criminal conviction record. For instructions on how to access and complete the form, visit the VCCRIS website here: Vermont Criminal Conviction Record Internet Service.
  2. Enter your full name and email address as the requester.
  3. Select the purpose of your request.
  4. Enter your full name and date of birth as the individual to be checked.
  5. Enter your credit card information and billing address information.
  6. Pay the $30.00 fee for the name-based search.

Here are the six steps to request your criminal conviction record by mail from the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC):

  1. Complete the “Request for Personal Criminal Record Check” form. To access the form, visit the VCIC website here: Request for Personal Criminal Record Check.
  2. Sign the form.
  3. Get your form notarized. The Notary form on page 2 must be notarized by the notary with a raised seal affixed. If the appropriate forms are not included or filled out properly the request will not be honored.
  4. Prepare a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  5. Pay the $30.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include cashier’s check or money order payable to the "Department of Public Safety". 
  6. Mail the form, the self-addressed envelope, and a cashier’s check or money order to this address:

Criminal Records Section
Vermont Crime Information Center
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-1300

Here are the three steps to request your criminal conviction record in person from the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC):

  1. Make an appointment at the VCIC office. The office is located at this address:

    Criminal Record Check Section
    Vermont Criminal Information Center
    45 State Drive
    Waterbury VT 05671-1300
    Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

    Any walk-in record check requests after 3:30PM may not be processed until the next day.
     
  2. Bring a government issued photo ID.
  3. Pay the $30 fee for a copy. Acceptable forms of payment include credit cards, money order, bank check or cash. Exact change is required.
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Virginia – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Virginia State Police (VSP) Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) keeps all state criminal history records. These records are not open to the public, but they are available to anyone authorized under Virginia law. This includes law enforcement, courts, state licensing agencies, and some employers. The CCRE keeps records only for Virginia offenses.

Here are the ten steps to get your criminal history record from the VSP:

  1. Get the “Criminal History Records Check” form. To access this form, visit the VSP website here: Criminal History Records Check. Make sure to select form "SP-167."
  2. Complete the printed form to mail to the VSP. 
  3. Follow instructions to have your fingerprints taken.  To access the instructions, visit the VSP website here: Fingerprinting for Non-Criminal Purposes. 
    To get your complete Virginia record that includes arrests, charges, and convictions in Virginia, you must get fingerprinted and send a fingerprint card with the Criminal History Records Check form. If you send only the form, you will get back only a record of Virginia convictions.
  4. Bring two valid forms of identification with you to get fingerprinted. One must be a state driver's license, a DMV photo ID card, a military ID, or a United States passport. For a list of other valid forms of ID, visit the VSP website here: Virginia State Police Identification Validation Guide for Fingerprinting.
  5. Get fingerprinted. The VSP takes fingerprints at their headquarters and also at division and area offices. The State Police Headquarters are open Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM. For division and area offices, call ahead to ensure the correct time and location.
  6. Pay the fingerprint fee. If you get your fingerprints taken at the State Police Headquarters, you can pay with a credit card. Otherwise, you must pay with cash in the exact amount. Copies of fingerprints are made only on the day they are originally taken. You will pay $10 for the first fingerprint card and $5 for every copy.
  7. Get your Criminal History Records Check form notarized by signing the printed, completed form in front of a notary public. To find a public notary, visit the notary locator here: Notary locations.
  8. Make copies of the notarized form, ID's, and fingerprint card for your own reference.
  9. Pay the criminal record fee. The fee for the VSP record is $15 or $20 if you require a sex-offender record search. You can pay the fee by credit card, money order, certified check, or a business check. The VSP does not accept personal checks. Virginia will not waive these fees. Include payment with the notarized Criminal History Records Check Form and fingerprint card.
  10. Mail your original documents to the address below:

Virginia State Police
CCRE
P.O. Box 85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076

You may also go in person to the VSP headquarters to obtain the Criminal History Records Check form, get your fingerprints taken, and pay the fees all at once. The headquarters is located at this address:

The Virginia State Police Headquarters
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235

Once the VSP receives your Criminal History Records Check form, it takes 15-20 business days to receive your criminal history record by mail.

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division of the VPS provides criminal history records for state agencies and employers. You will not be able to get your records from the CJIS.












 

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Washington – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) keeps all state criminal history records. There are two types of criminal history records:

  1. Conviction records: These records are open to the public and include only convictions and arrests less than one year old with dispositions pending.
  2. Nonconviction records: These records include your full criminal history for both juvenile and adult arrests and convictions. Nonconviction records are for your personal use.

Here are the three steps to get your conviction criminal history record online from the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH):

  1. Request a copy of your conviction criminal history record. For instructions on how to access and complete the form, visit the WSP website here: Washington Access to Criminal History.
  2. Pay the $11.00 fee for the record search. Acceptable forms of payment include a debit or credit card.
  3. Pay the $10.00 notary fee. Acceptable forms of payment include a debit or credit card.

You should receive your conviction criminal history form immediately. For more information on how to obtain your criminal history conviction record, email the WSP at crimhis@wsp.wa.gov.

Here are the four steps to get your conviction or nonconviction criminal history record by mail:

  1. Get your fingerprints taken at your local law enforcement agency.
  2. Pay the fingerprinting fee. The fee may vary from $5.00 to $15.00.
  3. Pay the $12.00 record fee. Acceptable forms of payment include a check or money order made payable to the "Washington State Patrol."
  4. Send your fingerprint card and payment to this address:

Washington State Patrol
Identification and Background Check Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA  98504-2633

The WSP will send your nonconviction record to the address on your fingerprint card.

Here are the five steps to get your conviction or nonconviction record in person at the Washington State Patrol (WSP) office.

  1. Make an appointment for your record review. Call the Olympia office at (360) 634-2000. The office is located at this address:

    106 11th Avenue SW
    Suite 1300
    Olympia, WA 98501
    Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
     
  2. Go to the "Criminal History Records Section" office.
  3. Pay the fingerprinting fee. The fee is usually $15.00. The WSP staff will take your fingerprints and help you read and understand your record.
  4. Review your record. You have the right to review your record for free for up to 30 minutes in person.
  5. Pay the $12.00 copy fee. Once you review your record, you can keep a copy of your record.
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West Virginia – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The West Virginia State Police Criminal Identification Bureau (CIB) keeps all state criminal history records. These records are open to the public, but not without your written consent. The records are available without consent to anyone who is authorized under West Virginia law. This includes law enforcement, courts, and some employers. The CIB keeps records only for West Virginia offenses.

You can get your criminal history record from the CIB by using a service that takes your fingerprints and submits them to the bureau electronically. The service is called "IdentoGO," and it is the only way to get your West Virginia record. You cannot get your record online or by going to the State Police headquarters.

Here are the five steps to get your criminal history record:

  1. Make an appointment to get fingerprinted with IdentoGo. To find a location near you, call IdentoGo at (855) 766-7746 or visit their website here: IdentoGo.
  2. Bring identification, such as a state-issued driver's license.
  3. Complete any necessary paperwork to submit your record request.
  4. Pay the fingerprinting fee. West Virginia does not charged a fee for state records, but there is a small fee for fingerprinting around $10.00 to $15.00.
  5. Wait. You will get your record from the CIB in the mail in about two weeks.

For more information on how to obtain your record, contact the CIB at (304) 746-2170.

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Wisconsin – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Crime Information Bureau (CIB), keeps all state criminal history records. These records are open to the public. They are available to employers, landlords, schools, licensing agencies, courts, and law enforcement. The CIB keeps records only for Wisconsin offenses. The database includes arrests, charges, prosecutions, court findings, sentences, and state correctional system admissions and releases.

There are two ways to get your criminal history record from the CIB. Both are name based searches. Wisconsin does not typically do fingerprint-based searches.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from CIB online using the Wisconsin Online Record Checks System (WORCS):

  1. Visit the Wisconsin Department of Justice website here:Wisconsin Online Record Check System.
  2. Click on the “Public Access” tab.
  3. Pay the $7 fee online. Acceptable forms of payment include a valid credit card, MasterCard, or VISA.
  4. Follow the online instructions. You will then get a digital copy of your criminal history record immediately.

Here are the four steps to get your criminal history record from CIB by mail:

  1. Download the Wisconsin Criminal History Record Request form. To access the application form, visit the Wisconsin State Department of Justice website here: Wisconsin Criminal History Single Name Record Request. The form includes instructions. You can also find the form and instructions by going to the homepage here: Wisconsin Department of Justice and clicking on "CIB Forms."
  2. Write your address on a return stamped envelope.
  3. Pay the fee. Get a $12 check or money order payable to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
  4. Mail the completed form, check or money order, and postage paid return envelope to this address:

Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau
Criminal History Records Unit
P.O. Box 2718
Madison, WI 57301-2718

The record will be sent to you by mail in about 10 business days.

If you need a fingerprint-based criminal history record for immigration or adoption purposes, you must ask for a "police certificate."

Here are the six steps to get your fingerprint-based criminal history record from CIB by mail:

  1. Download the Wisconsin Criminal History Record Request form DL-LE-250. To access the application form, visit the Wisconsin State Department of Justice website here: Wisconsin Criminal History Single Name Record Request. The form includes instructions. You can also find the form and instructions by going to the homepage here: Wisconsin Department of Justice and clicking on "CIB Forms."
  2. Get your fingerprints taken at your local police or sheriff's department.
  3. Pay a small fee for fingerprinting.
  4. Write your address on a return stamped envelope.
  5. Pay the fee. Get a $20 check or money order payable to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
  6. Mail the completed form, check or money order, fingerprint card, and postage paid return envelope to this address:

Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau
Criminal History Records Unit
P.O. Box 2718
Madison, WI 57301-2718




 


 

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Wyoming – How to Get Your RAP Sheet

The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) maintains criminal history records.

Any person may request a copy of their Wyoming background check and criminal history information for states within the Western Identification Network. The network includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. Arrest and conviction information is available from these states.

The records maintained by CJIS are not public records.

To get your criminal history information from the Wyoming Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), you must make a fingerprint-based request.

Here are the six steps to get your criminal history record:

  1. Get fingerprinted. You must submit a standard FBI 8 x 8 BLUE applicant fingerprint card. This card is provided by CJIS or any law enforcement agency.
  2. Pay the $5.00 fingerprint fee.
  3. Complete the top portion of the fingerprint card, including where you would like the record to be sent in the “Employer and Address” section.
  4. Pay the $15.00 fee. Acceptable forms of payment include a money order or certified check for made payable to “Office of the Attorney General.”
  5. Make a copy of everything, including one complete set for yourself.
  6. Mail the fingerprint card and payment to this address:

    Division of Criminal Investigation
    Attn: ATS
    208 South College Drive
    Cheyenne, WY 82002
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