Santa Ana Background Check Records

Santa Ana background check records are available through the Orange County court system and local police. This is the county seat of Orange County with about 310,000 residents.

Orange County Court Records

Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County. All criminal court records for Santa Ana residents go through Orange County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in Santa Ana itself, making it convenient for local residents.

Orange County Superior Court has multiple locations. The Central Justice Center in Santa Ana handles most criminal matters. You can search cases and request copies of documents. Certified copies cost $40 per document.

Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. Contact the clerk for help with specific record requests. Being the county seat, Santa Ana has easy access to all county services.

Santa Ana Police Department

The Santa Ana Police Department serves the city. They may offer some records services. Contact them directly to check availability. For Live Scan fingerprinting, the Orange County Sheriff charges $15 rolling fee.

Private Live Scan operators serve Santa Ana with various hours and prices. The city is in central Orange County with many options nearby. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites in the area.

Santa Ana has one of the highest population densities in California. There are many private Live Scan businesses serving this large community.

Background Check Fees

Fees in Santa Ana follow the standard California structure. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Rolling fees vary by provider but start around $15 at the sheriff.

Court fees at Orange County Superior Court are standard. Certified copies cost $40. Regular copies have per page charges. The courthouse in Santa Ana is the main location for Orange County records.

Nearby California Cities

Santa Ana is in central Orange County surrounded by other large cities.

Nearby cities include Anaheim, Irvine, Orange, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and Fullerton.