Stockton Background Check Records

Stockton background check records are available through San Joaquin County services. This Central Valley city has about 320,000 residents and is the county seat of San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County Court Records

Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County. All criminal court records for Stockton residents go through San Joaquin County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Stockton at 222 E Weber Avenue.

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, Stockton has easy access to all county court services.

The court has an online case search. You can look up criminal, civil, and traffic cases. Contact the clerk for help with specific record requests.

San Joaquin County Sheriff Live Scan

The San Joaquin County Sheriff offers Live Scan services in Stockton. Call (209) 468-4400 for current hours and fees. The rolling fee varies by location.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Private Live Scan operators also serve Stockton with various hours and pricing.

Stockton Police Department may offer some services. Contact them directly to check availability. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites in the area.

Background Check Fees

Fees in Stockton 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

Stockton is in the Central Valley with access to Bay Area and Sacramento.

Nearby cities include Modesto, Tracy, Sacramento, and Antioch.