Riverside Background Check Services
Background check records for Riverside residents are available through the Riverside Police Department and Riverside County courts. This is the county seat and largest city in Riverside County. Live Scan is available by appointment.
Riverside Quick Facts
Riverside County Court Records
Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County. All criminal court cases go through the Riverside County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Riverside.
Riverside County Superior Court has an online portal at riverside.courts.ca.gov. Certified copies cost $40.
Riverside Police Live Scan Services
The Riverside Police Department offers Live Scan with a $15 rolling fee. Appointments are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Call (951) 826-5700 to schedule. This is a good value compared to the county sheriff at $31.
Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $64 at Riverside PD.
Getting Your Background Check Records
To get your own criminal record, 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.