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Virginia Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Virginia criminal records.

Where to Find and Access Virginia Criminal Records

Virginia criminal records are maintained by the Virginia State Police. They accept requests made by individuals filling out a request form and mailing it along with a $15 certified check or money order. The request form must be notarized, whether you’re requesting your own criminal record or someone else’s Virginia criminal record.

Laws Pertaining to Virginia Criminal Records Access

Virginia allows individuals to request their criminal record, and if you have permission from another person, to request another’s criminal record. This is usually for purposes of employment.

How to Challenge Errors on a Criminal Record

If you discover a mistake on your criminal record, contact the Virginia State Police, Criminal Record Check Department, and they will instruct you on how to proceed.

Virginia Records

Virginia Background Checks

If you are interested in accessing Virginia background checks and criminal records, follow the detailed guidelines below:

Step 1: Visit the Virginia State Police website in order to download the Virginia Background Check Request Form.

Step 2: Complete the request form and have it notarized. Include your certified check or money order for $15.

Step 3: Mail the request form and fee to the Virginia State Police, and they will mail the results in 12 to 14 business days.

If you would like more information or further assistance, contact the Virginia Department of State Police below:

Virginia State Police
PO Box 85076
Richmond, VA 23261
(804) 674-6718

Virginia Arrest Records

The Virginia Department of Corrections provides Virginia arrest records to the public. To make the search for Virginia arrest records easier, the Department offers an online search option.

To use the online offender locator, you will need to:

Step 1: Go online to the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Step 2: Fill in the fields with the DOC number. If you do not know the DOC number, you can search by name. Hit Submit.

Step 3: Results will be displayed. You can click on the offender’s name or DOC number for more information.

For more help finding Virginia arrest records or for help using the online system, you can contact the Department of Corrections using the information below:

Virginia Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261-6963
(804) 674-3000

Virginia Criminal Record Resource Links

Virginia Criminal Record Locations

Attorney General
900 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
p (804) 786-2071
f (804) 786-1991
Criminal Records
CCRE
PO Box 85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076
p (804) 674-6750
f (804) 674-8529
Incarceration Records
Records Unit
PO Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261-6963
p (804) 674-3131
f (804) 674-3598
Sexual Offender Registry
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry
PO Box 85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076
p (804) 674-6750
f (804) 674-8529