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United States • Personal Criminal History Request

How Do I Obtain a Copy of My Criminal Record?

To obtain a copy of your criminal record in the United States, you can request your own FBI Identity History Summary, apply to your state’s criminal-history agency, or obtain the records of a specific case from the court where it was filed.

The FBI charges $18 for a fingerprint-based personal criminal-history report. You can begin the application online or submit it by mail. If you need proof that a particular criminal charge was dismissed, resolved or resulted in conviction, request the actual disposition from the issuing court instead.

Get My FBI Criminal Record ↗ Find My State Records Agency ↗ Find My Criminal Court ↗

FBI record request $18 Official processing fee, excluding fingerprint collection

State record review Varies Some states offer free agency processing

Criminal court copies Varies Certification and page charges depend on the court

Important: There is no single document that automatically represents every criminal record in every U.S. jurisdiction. FBI summaries, state criminal histories, court judgments and police reports are different records. The right document depends on why you need it.

Official procedures reviewed October 20, 2026. This is an independent public-records guide, not an FBI or state government website.

Get the right copy the first time

Where Should You Request Your Criminal Record?

The fastest way to start is to match the record type with your purpose. You usually do not need an FBI record, a state record and a certified court file for every request.

Your situation	Best official source	Document to request
I want to see my national criminal history.	FBI CJIS Division	Your fingerprint-based Identity History Summary, also called a rap sheet.
I want to review my criminal history in one state.	State Police, Department of Justice or State Identification Bureau	The state’s personal criminal-history record-review response.
I need proof that my criminal case was dismissed.	Clerk of the court that handled the prosecution	Certified dismissal order or final case disposition.
I need a copy of my sentence or conviction.	Original criminal court	Signed judgment of conviction or sentencing order.
I want my arrest or police incident report.	Arresting police department or Sheriff’s Office	Available police or arrest report, subject to disclosure law.
My case was prosecuted in federal court.	PACER and the federal court clerk	Federal criminal docket or court-issued judgment.
An employer or licensing board wants fingerprints.	The process designated by that organization or authorized government agency	Purpose-specific authorized background check, not an ordinary personal-review copy.

Simple recommendation: If you want to discover what appears in your own criminal history, start with the FBI or state identification bureau. If you need to prove what happened in a particular case, start with the court that issued the final order.

Method 1 — FBI personal criminal record

How to Get a Copy of Your FBI Criminal Record Online

The FBI provides an Identity History Summary based on available fingerprint-supported information. It may include reporting agencies, arrest dates, charges and dispositions known to the FBI.

This personal-review procedure is available even if you are unsure whether the FBI has a criminal-history record on file for you.

Open the FBI’s secure request website.
Go to edo.cjis.gov. This is the Electronic Departmental Order application service operated for the FBI.
Begin an Identity History Summary request.
Follow the application prompts for requesting your own criminal-history information. Enter the identity and contact information requested by the system.
Check your legal name and contact details.
The FBI says the name on an electronic response letter matches the name entered in your request. Review the spelling carefully.
Pay the $18 FBI processing fee.
Use the payment method offered in the official system. Fingerprint collection is a separate potential expense.
Choose how to provide fingerprints.
After completing the online application, you can visit a participating U.S. Post Office for electronic fingerprint collection, or mail an acceptable fingerprint card using the instructions provided in your FBI confirmation.
Submit your fingerprints.
A trained technician can help prevent unreadable fingerprint submissions. Follow the FBI’s instructions for the specific method you selected.
Receive email status updates if selected.
The electronic application lets you opt in to request-status notifications through the Preferences section.
Download or receive your FBI response.
Electronic applicants receive an electronic response and may choose a mailed response. The result may contain your Identity History Summary or explain that no FBI arrest data was found.
Save a copy and review it.
Examine the recorded arrests and outcomes. If you see missing or incorrect information, use the FBI or state agency’s challenge process.

Start Official FBI Application ↗ FBI Request Instructions ↗

How long does an electronic FBI record request take?

The FBI publishes different processing estimates according to how your fingerprints are submitted. Mailing time and complications can extend the total turnaround.

Submission	FBI processing estimate	What affects timing
Electronic application with fingerprints at a participating U.S. Post Office	Within 48 hours after fingerprint submission	Fingerprint appointment availability and any separate postal delivery.
Electronic application with mailed fingerprint card	Approximately 10 days after the FBI receives the card	Time needed for fingerprinting and delivery to the FBI.
Traditional application submitted entirely by mail	Up to 15 days processing	Additional inbound and outbound postal delivery time.
FBI-approved channeler	Varies by provider	Provider access, eligibility and additional fees.

The FBI does not sell a separate expedited-processing upgrade. Although some approved channelers may simplify delivery, those services have their own prices and restrictions.

Method 2 — Send a paper application

How to Obtain Your Criminal Record From the FBI by Mail

If you prefer paper documents, you can mail a signed Identity History Summary application, current fingerprint card and payment directly to the FBI.

Required FBI mail application materials

Include the following in your request package:

Completed FBI applicant information form.
Your signature on the application.
Current fingerprint card with your identifying information.
Rolled impressions of all ten fingers.
Plain or flat fingerprint impressions.
Exact $18 processing fee using an accepted payment method.
Your full mailing address and available contact information.

Download the current application form.
Use the applicant information form linked from the FBI Identity History Summary page.
Have fingerprints recorded.
The FBI accepts its FD-1164 fingerprint card. Use a qualified fingerprint technician when possible.
Prepare an accepted payment method.
For a mailed application, follow the FBI’s credit-card payment form procedure or include a certified check or money order payable to the Treasury of the United States.
Do not include cash or personal checks.
The FBI does not accept cash, personal checks or business checks for this request.
Mail the completed request.
Send the application to the FBI CJIS Summary Request address below.
Keep proof of submission.
Retain the applicable mailing tracking and payment documentation.
Receive your mailed response.
The FBI sends a response through U.S. first-class mail. Postal transit time is additional to the processing period.

FBI CJIS Division — Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306
Telephone: 304-625-5590
Email: identity@fbi.gov

A common mistake: Do not submit a general FBI Freedom of Information Act request when you want your standard criminal-history rap sheet. The Identity History Summary process is a separate fingerprint-based service managed by FBI CJIS.

Can the FBI waive the $18 fee?

Possibly. The FBI provides a hardship-based waiver procedure. Contact its Identity History Summary office at 304-625-5590 or identity@fbi.gov for instructions before submitting.

You may need to provide evidence of inability to pay. A waiver is not automatic.

Can you request multiple FBI copies?

An electronic FBI response can be printed as many times as needed. However, if you require multiple separately sealed responses mailed by the FBI, each sealed response requires a separate application and $18 fee unless another authorized arrangement applies.

Know your fingerprint options

Do You Need Fingerprints to Get a Copy of Your Criminal Record?

For an FBI personal Identity History Summary, yes. The FBI requires fingerprints to establish that the requested history belongs to you. It does not perform name-only personal Identity History Summary checks.

For a state record review, fingerprint requirements differ by jurisdiction. Many states use Live Scan or fingerprint cards.

A specific court judgment is different: a court may allow you to request a public copy with a case number and other identifying information without requiring new fingerprints.

Electronic collection

Participating U.S. Post Office

Complete the FBI electronic application first and then use a participating post office for the fingerprint step.

Not every post office offers the service. Additional fingerprint fees may apply.

Paper fingerprint card

Police or Trained Fingerprint Technician

Local law enforcement agencies and private fingerprint providers may offer fingerprint card services.

Make sure the provider can supply an acceptable card for the agency receiving your request.

What happens if your fingerprints are rejected?

Unreadable fingerprint impressions may lead to rejection or processing delays. The FBI recommends having multiple sets prepared by a trained technician if repeated rejection is a problem.

A fingerprint card already used in a previous FBI request cannot be reused for a new Identity History Summary application.

What about FBI-approved channelers?

The FBI maintains an official directory of approved channelers. These private providers electronically transmit eligible requests and charge their own service fees.

The FBI says its approved channelers can process ordinary personal requests only for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are located in the United States or its territories.

Channelers cannot use this personal-review route for employment or licensing checks. Those require an appropriately authorized process.

Find FBI-Approved Channelers ↗

Method 3 — State personal criminal-history review

How to Get a Copy of Your State Criminal Record

State criminal-history records are maintained by state identification bureaus, police agencies, Departments of Justice or Departments of Public Safety.

These systems may contain arrests and dispositions reported within a state. Their personal-access rules and fees are different from FBI requests.

Steps to get your state criminal history

Determine which state holds your record.
Use the state where the arrest or prosecution occurred. If you have criminal history in more than one state, you may need multiple state records.
Open the official state agency directory.
Use the FBI’s State Identification Bureau listing to locate the appropriate agency.
Find the personal-review process.
Look for “Access and Review,” “Record Review,” “Right of Access” or “Request Your Own Criminal History.”
Download the appropriate form.
The state may require a signed application, proof of identity, fingerprint submission or supporting authorization.
Complete the fingerprint requirement.
Use an authorized Live Scan or fingerprint-card provider where required.
Pay the fee or apply for a waiver.
Some states charge agency fees. Others offer free agency processing for personal review.
Submit through the approved channel.
Follow the state’s online, in-person or mail application requirements.
Review the results for completeness.
Compare arrests and available dispositions with official court documents.

Find All State Record Agencies ↗

Examples of state record-review fees and procedures

State	Official record-review source	Published requirements
California	California DOJ	$25 DOJ fee, fingerprints required. Eligible California residents may request a DOJ fee waiver.
Florida	Florida FDLE	No FDLE processing fee. A personal-review application and fingerprint submission are required.
Illinois	Illinois State Police	No Illinois State Police fee for Access and Review. Fingerprint provider fees may apply.
New York	New York DCJS	Fingerprint-based suppressed or unsuppressed review. Published in-state IdentoGO fee of $17.50 as of February 2, 2026.

California: How to request your DOJ criminal record

California residents generally submit their record-review fingerprints through a Live Scan provider using Form BCIA 8016RR. The DOJ processing fee is $25, plus any fingerprint-provider charge.

California provides a fee-waiver process for qualifying residents who receive specified public assistance or meet income-based criteria. The waiver does not automatically eliminate the fingerprint provider’s separate fee.

Applicants living outside California or the United States use California’s separate manual fingerprint-card procedure, including Form BCIA 8705.

California-specific limitation: A California DOJ personal Record Review response cannot be used for visa, immigration or foreign-country transactions. The DOJ provides a different procedure for those purposes.

California Record Review ↗ California Fee Waiver ↗

Florida: Free FDLE personal review

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement allows an individual to request their own Florida criminal-history record under its personal-review procedure.

FDLE does not charge for this service. Applicants must submit an approved personal-review form with fingerprints taken by a law-enforcement or criminal justice agency.

The personal-review response is for accuracy checking and cannot be used for immigration, employment, licensing or certification.

Illinois: Access and Review

Illinois State Police permits individuals to obtain their own criminal-history transcripts through Access and Review.

The individual begins through an Illinois law-enforcement or correctional facility or licensed fingerprint vendor. The agency forwards the fingerprints and identifying information to ISP.

Illinois State Police does not charge a fee for the Access and Review or Record Challenge processing. Fingerprint providers may charge separately.

New York: Suppressed or unsuppressed criminal history

New York’s Division of Criminal Justice Services uses fingerprint-based requests to issue personal criminal-history records.

An unsuppressed response includes specified records that have been sealed or suppressed. A suppressed response excludes those records.

New York uses different enrollment codes for the two record types:

15464Z: Suppressed record.
15465F: Unsuppressed record.

DCJS publishes a typical response period of three to four weeks for qualifying in-state applications.

Important distinction: A state may permit you to review records that would not appear in an ordinary public search. Personal access is not equivalent to unrestricted disclosure to employers or other people.

Method 4 — Copies from the original court

How Do I Obtain a Certified Copy of My Criminal Court Record?

If you need the exact legal outcome of a specific criminal case, the court that issued the order is usually the correct source.

A background-check summary may list the charge but omit the final disposition. The certified court judgment is often what you need to establish whether a case ended in dismissal, acquittal, conviction or another result.

Identify the original filing court.
Determine the state, county and court level where your case was filed. Use old notices, citations or court paperwork if available.
Find the case number.
Use the state’s or county’s official case-search portal. If the case is old, ask the clerk about historical indexes.
Identify the specific document.
Examples include a final disposition, dismissal order, judgment of conviction, sentencing order or discharge order.
Contact the clerk of the original court.
Ask whether the document is public, available electronically or obtainable through a written records request.
Request certification if required.
Certification is different from an ordinary online docket printout. Ask the receiving organization what form of certification it accepts.
Confirm copying and certification fees.
Court fees may depend on the number of pages, the document type, archives retrieval and mailing.
Check the final copy.
Confirm the court, case number, your name, charges, final outcome and official certification.

Where can I find the court if I forgot its name?

Use the USA.gov courts directory to find the appropriate state judicial branch and local courts.

Many state and county clerk websites provide a searchable public case index. Use the jurisdiction where the alleged offense was prosecuted, not necessarily where you currently live.

How do I obtain a federal criminal judgment?

For a prosecution in U.S. District Court, use PACER to search available dockets and documents.

PACER is separate from state court systems and may charge for electronic record access. If a certified federal judgment is needed, contact the issuing federal court’s clerk.

Certified record versus rap sheet: The FBI’s regular personal Identity History Summary is not the same as a certified judgment. The FBI also restricts its special certified fingerprint and criminal-history copies for court purposes to authorized law-enforcement requesters.

Costs, response times and delivery

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Copy of Your Criminal Record?

The final price depends on whether you are requesting an FBI personal history, a state record review or a certified document from an individual court.

Type of record	Published fee	Other possible expense
FBI Identity History Summary	$18	Fingerprint collection or approved channeler service charge.
California DOJ personal review	$25	Live Scan charge; qualifying DOJ fee waiver may apply.
Florida FDLE personal review	No FDLE charge	Fingerprint collection fee may apply.
Illinois ISP Access and Review	No ISP charge	Fingerprint vendor fee may apply.
New York DCJS in-state review	$17.50	Published IdentoGO fee as of February 2, 2026; other applicant circumstances may differ.
Public criminal court docket	Free or paid	Depends on the court’s public online access policy.
Certified criminal court judgment	Varies	Document copies, certification, records retrieval and mailing.
FBI challenge or correction	No FBI challenge fee	Supporting court documents may have separate costs.

Can you get your criminal record immediately?

Some public court systems provide immediate access to eligible case summaries or electronic filings.

The FBI application is not an instant name-search product. Its processing begins after the required fingerprint submission and other application steps are satisfied.

The FBI’s 48-hour estimate applies after electronic fingerprints are submitted at a participating U.S. Post Office, not necessarily 48 hours after first opening the online application.

Can you download the criminal record as a PDF?

The FBI’s electronic request provides an electronic response that you can save and print. Court documents may also be downloadable when the court makes them available online.

State personal-review systems differ: some mail a physical record to the individual rather than providing a downloadable response.

To avoid extra costs: If the receiving organization needs only one certified dismissal or sentence, ask the original court for that document. You may not need to purchase a separate national criminal-history report.

Understanding your personal history

What Information Will Appear on Your Criminal Record Copy?

An FBI or state criminal-history record may list arrests, identifying details, reporting agencies, criminal charges and dispositions where the information has been submitted and is legally available to the requester.

A criminal court file may contain different information, including court notices, formal charges, pleas, hearing entries, orders and the final judgment.

Record term	What it generally means	What to verify
Arrest	Law enforcement took a person into custody or reported an arrest.	Whether prosecution occurred and the final outcome.
Charge filed	The government formally alleged a criminal offense.	Whether the charge was proven, dismissed or amended.
Dismissed	A specified charge or case was dismissed.	The exact court order and remaining charges.
Acquitted	A not-guilty finding on the specified charge.	The full verdict or judgment.
Convicted	The court recorded a conviction outcome.	The offense and final sentence.
Disposition unavailable	The repository may lack the final court outcome.	The original court judgment or dismissal.
No record found	The searched system did not find a matching history.	The database’s coverage and identity criteria.

What does an FBI “no record” letter mean?

It indicates the FBI did not locate matching Identity History Summary information in its available records.

It does not guarantee that no police report, local court case, non-fingerprint incident or unreported arrest has ever existed.

Do not confuse an arrest with a conviction. The correct interpretation of your history depends on the final disposition. If an entry does not list the outcome, obtain the relevant court document.

Errors, missing dispositions and corrections

How Do You Correct a Mistake on Your Criminal Record?

A personal criminal-history review can help you identify incorrect charges, duplicate entries, identity mistakes or missing court dispositions.

The FBI receives much of its information from reporting criminal justice agencies. Therefore, correcting an entry may require the responsible state or reporting agency to update its submission.

Obtain the criminal-history report.
Request your FBI Identity History Summary or the applicable state record.
Identify the disputed entry.
Note the agency, arrest date, case number, offense and specific error.
Locate the original court record.
Find the certified judgment, dismissal, acquittal or corrected order supporting your position.
Identify the reporting agency.
Determine whether the inaccurate information originated with a state, local or federal agency.
Submit an authorized challenge.
Follow the FBI or state agency record-challenge instructions and include available proof.
Review the agency response.
The FBI states that challenges are generally processed in received order and that its average response is within 45 days.
Confirm the updated history.
If the information is corrected, obtain a fresh record when needed to verify the change.

FBI correction service: The FBI does not charge a fee to challenge an Identity History Summary. However, obtaining a certified document from the original court may cost money.

What if your record is sealed or expunged?

Expungement and record sealing have different effects across states. A case may be unavailable through an ordinary public court search while certain authorized government agencies retain lawful access.

If an expungement order is missing from a criminal-history repository, contact the original court or the state identification bureau and follow its record-update procedure.

Do not assume a record has been expunged simply because a public name search returns no matching result.

FBI Challenge and Correction FAQ ↗ Find the State Challenge Agency ↗

U.S. criminal record copies from another country

How to Get Your U.S. Criminal Record While Living Abroad

You can request your own FBI Identity History Summary even while residing outside the United States.

Complete the electronic application, obtain acceptable fingerprints and mail the fingerprint card with the FBI confirmation information to the address specified for that request.

Start your electronic FBI request.
Complete the application through the official FBI electronic service.
Arrange fingerprints in your country.
Find a qualified local agency or fingerprint technician.
Use an acceptable fingerprint card.
Follow the FBI’s current instructions for the required fingerprint impressions and identifying details.
Mail the card with the confirmation.
Use the mailing destination shown in the FBI’s electronic application confirmation.
Receive the electronic FBI response.
Review it and confirm whether the foreign authority needs authentication or other documentation.

Important overseas limitation: U.S. embassies and consulates generally do not provide fingerprinting services. You must arrange the fingerprints through another suitable provider.

Do you need an apostille on your criminal record?

Possibly. A foreign government, immigration authority or employer may require an authenticated record or apostille.

The FBI authenticates its Identity History Summary responses with an FBI watermark and an official signature. If the receiving country requires an apostille, follow the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications procedure.

A state-issued criminal-history document may require authentication through the appropriate state authority.

U.S. State Department Criminal Records ↗ Apostille Instructions ↗

Real-world situations

Which Criminal Record Copy Do You Need for Your Situation?

You were arrested, but your case was dismissed

Start with the original court and obtain its certified dismissal or final disposition. If the arrest still appears on your FBI or state record without an outcome, use that document for a correction request.

You need to review your history before applying for a job

Use the personal FBI or state record-review process to understand what information may be reported. For the employer’s official screening, follow its legally authorized background-check process.

You had cases in different states

An FBI Identity History Summary can be a useful starting point, but it may not contain every local or state record. Check the individual state repositories and courts when an important case is missing.

You need a document for immigration or overseas use

Ask the requesting authority exactly which document it requires. You may need an FBI history, state police clearance, certified court disposition or authenticated combination of records.

What if an employer’s background report is incorrect?

A report prepared by a consumer reporting company is not necessarily the same as your FBI personal history.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you can dispute inaccurate or incomplete background-report information with the consumer reporting company.

The Federal Trade Commission explains that a person who faces an adverse employment decision based on the report may request an additional free copy within 60 days of the employer’s decision.

Consumer reporting notice: CriminalCourtRecord.org is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and does not issue employment, tenant, credit, insurance or licensing background reports. This article explains how to request records from official custodians.

FTC Background-Check Rights ↗

Avoid processing delays

Common Problems When Requesting Criminal Record Copies

Problem	Possible reason	Next step
FBI application is submitted but no result arrives	Fingerprint submission is incomplete or still awaiting processing.	Check the FBI’s request status and fingerprint instructions.
Fingerprints are rejected	Impressions are unclear or incomplete.	Arrange new prints from a trained technician and follow resubmission guidance.
You cannot afford the application fee	FBI or state agency processing charges are unaffordable.	Check FBI hardship waiver instructions or state no-fee review options.
Court cannot find your case	Wrong court, missing case number or archived record.	Verify the prosecution’s jurisdiction and ask about older indexes.
Rap sheet shows an arrest but no disposition	The final court action may not have reached the repository.	Obtain the certified final disposition and use the official challenge process.
Employer rejects your personal-review report	A separate authorized screening procedure may be required.	Ask for the legally required fingerprint or background-check instructions.
Foreign authority rejects the PDF	Authentication or a different official clearance may be required.	Confirm the recipient’s apostille and document requirements.
A sealed case does not appear online	Public disclosure may be restricted.	Use the original court’s authorized records-access process.

Frequently asked questions

How Do I Obtain a Copy of My Criminal Record? FAQs

1. How do I obtain a copy of my criminal record online?

You can start an FBI Identity History Summary request through edo.cjis.gov. You must submit fingerprints electronically through a participating U.S. Post Office or by mailing a current fingerprint card. Some states also offer electronic criminal-history record-review procedures.

2. How much does it cost to get my FBI criminal record?

The FBI charges $18 per personal Identity History Summary request. Fingerprint collection and approved channeler fees may be additional. The FBI has a hardship waiver procedure for qualifying applicants.

3. Can I obtain a free copy of my criminal record?

Some states offer free agency processing. Florida FDLE and Illinois State Police do not charge their agency fee for personal record review. Fingerprint providers may still charge. The FBI normally charges $18, subject to possible hardship waivers.

4. Do I need fingerprints to get my criminal record?

Yes, for an FBI personal Identity History Summary. Many state personal-review procedures also require fingerprints. A court may allow you to request a public judgment using the case number without a new fingerprint submission.

5. How long does it take to receive my criminal record?

The FBI publishes processing estimates of within 48 hours after fingerprints are electronically submitted at a participating U.S. Post Office, approximately 10 days after receipt of a mailed fingerprint card for an electronic request, or up to 15 days for traditional mail applications. State and court processing times vary.

6. How do I get a certified copy of my criminal case?

Contact the clerk of the court that handled your criminal prosecution. Identify the case number and request the relevant certified judgment, dismissal order, sentencing order or final disposition. Court fees may apply.

7. Can I obtain my record without knowing the case number?

Yes. You do not need an existing case number to request your own fingerprint-based FBI history. For a particular court case, ask the clerk whether it can locate the file by name, filing year or another permitted identifier.

8. Can I request my FBI criminal record from another country?

Yes. You can complete the FBI electronic application and mail acceptable fingerprints with the confirmation information. U.S. embassies and consulates generally do not provide fingerprinting services.

9. How can I correct an incorrect criminal-history record?

Get the original court disposition and identify the incorrect entry. Follow the FBI or state identification bureau’s record-challenge procedure. The FBI does not charge a fee for an Identity History Summary challenge.

10. Does an FBI no-record response mean I have no criminal history?

Not necessarily. It means the FBI did not find a matching Identity History Summary in its available data. Some local police or court information may not have been reported to the FBI. Check the responsible state and court when you need confirmation of a specific case.