Santa Rosa Background Check Records

Santa Rosa background check records are available through Sonoma County services. This Wine Country city has about 180,000 residents and is the county seat of Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Court Records

Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County. All criminal court records for Santa Rosa residents go through Sonoma County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Santa Rosa.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. Being the county seat, Santa Rosa has easy access to all county court services.

Contact the clerk for help with specific record requests. The court serves all of Sonoma County from Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa Police Department

The Santa Rosa Police Department serves the city. They may offer some records services. Contact them directly to check availability. For Live Scan, the Sonoma County Sheriff and private operators serve the area.

Private Live Scan operators serve Santa Rosa with various hours and prices. Wine Country tourism creates demand for services. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Background Check Fees

Fees in Santa Rosa follow the standard California structure. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Rolling fees vary by provider.

Court fees follow standard California rates. Certified copies cost $40. Private operators may have different pricing for Live Scan services.

Nearby California Cities

Santa Rosa is in Wine Country north of San Francisco.

Nearby cities include Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, and San Francisco.