Irvine Background Check Services

Background check records for Irvine residents are available through the Irvine Police Department and Orange County courts. The city offers Live Scan fingerprinting at a $19 rolling fee.

Orange County Handles Irvine Records

Irvine is part of Orange County. All criminal court cases for Irvine 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. This is slightly lower than Irvine PD but may have more limited hours.

Irvine Police Live Scan Services

The Irvine Police Department offers Live Scan fingerprinting to the public. The rolling fee is $19. Call 949-724-7000 to confirm hours and if you need an appointment. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $68.

Irvine PD is a good option with reasonable fees. Their rolling fee of $19 is competitive for Orange County. The police station is centrally located and easy to access.

Private Live Scan operators also serve Irvine. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find other certified sites if the police hours do not work for you.

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. Irvine PD at $19 is a good value. 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 Irvine 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.

Irvine 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. Irvine PD charges $19 for rolling. The Orange County Sheriff charges $15.

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

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