Huntington Beach Background Check Services

Background check records for Huntington Beach residents are available through the Huntington Beach Police Department and Orange County courts. This coastal city has its own police force serving over 200,000 residents.

Orange County Handles Huntington Beach Records

Huntington Beach is part of Orange County. All criminal court cases for Huntington Beach residents go through the Orange County Superior Court. The main criminal courthouse is in Santa Ana. Court records are in the county system.

Orange County court has an online portal for case searches. You can look up criminal cases by defendant name or case number. Basic case info is public. For copies, contact the court clerk. Certified copies cost $40.

The Orange County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a rolling fee of $15. Call (949) 206-6100 for hours.

Live Scan Fingerprinting in Huntington Beach

The Huntington Beach Police Department may offer Live Scan to the public. Contact them directly to confirm availability, hours, and fees. Services vary and hours can change. It is best to call ahead.

The Orange County Sheriff has Live Scan at a $15 rolling fee. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $64. Hours are limited to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Huntington Beach area. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites.

Getting Your Background Check Records

To get your own criminal record from the state, do a DOJ Record Review. The state fee is $25 plus the rolling fee. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and take it to any certified operator. Results come back in a few days.

For court records from Orange County, use the online portal to find your case first. Contact the clerk in Santa Ana for copies. Standard fees apply.

Police reports from Huntington Beach PD come from their records division. Contact them to learn what is available.

Background Check Processing Times

Live Scan checks go to the state DOJ for processing. When there is no record match, processing takes 48 to 72 hours. The system handles clear checks automatically.

When prints match existing records, a DOJ technician must review the file. Most checks complete within two weeks. Track your status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov.

Huntington Beach Background Check Fees

State fees are fixed across California. The DOJ charges $32 for a state check. The FBI charges $17 for a federal check. The Orange County Sheriff charges $15 for rolling.

Orange County court fees follow the standard schedule. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document.

Nearby Cities

These Orange County cities over 100,000 are near Huntington Beach.