Sunnyvale Background Check

Sunnyvale background check records are available through Santa Clara County services. This Silicon Valley city has about 155,000 residents and is home to major tech companies.

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

Sunnyvale has a unique Department of Public Safety that combines police and fire services. They may offer fingerprinting services. Call (408) 730-7100 for current information.

Silicon Valley has high demand for background checks. Tech companies need them for new hires. This creates many private Live Scan options in the area.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff charges $20 rolling fee for Live Scan. On top of this, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI. Total cost is about $69.

Santa Clara County Court Records

Criminal court records for Sunnyvale residents go through Santa Clara County Superior Court. The county has multiple courthouse locations. You can search cases and request copies.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The county has an online case search portal.

Background Check Fees

Fees in Sunnyvale follow the standard California structure. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $20.

Private operators may charge different amounts. Court fees follow standard California rates. Tech industry demand keeps many providers available.

Nearby California Cities

Sunnyvale is in the heart of Silicon Valley surrounded by other tech hubs.

Nearby cities include Santa Clara, San Jose, Mountain View, and Fremont.