Del Norte County Background Check

Del Norte County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This remote county at California's northwest corner has about 28,000 residents. Crescent City is the county seat and only incorporated city. The sheriff offers fingerprinting services on limited hours. This guide explains how to access criminal records in Del Norte County.

Del Norte County Sheriff Fingerprinting

The Del Norte County Sheriff provides fingerprinting services on limited hours. Service is available Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm and Friday from 8:30am to 10:30am. Call (707) 464-4191 to confirm availability. These narrow windows mean you need to plan ahead.

On top of any local fees, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Del Norte is one of the most remote counties in California. Located near the Oregon border, options are limited. The sheriff is likely your only local provider.

If the sheriff hours do not work for you, check with private operators. However, private Live Scan businesses are rare in this area due to low population. Some residents travel to Eureka in Humboldt County for more options.

Del Norte County Court Records

Del Norte Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Crescent City. You can search cases and request copies of documents. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. The court serves Crescent City and all unincorporated areas of the county.

Del Norte County is home to Pelican Bay State Prison. This affects local court operations as prison-related cases come through the system. The clerk can help you understand what records are available.

Services in Del Norte County

Del Norte County has one incorporated city: Crescent City. It has a population of about 6,500 people. Crescent City has its own police department but services are limited. Contact them to check if they offer fingerprinting.

The sheriff handles most county services. With limited hours for fingerprinting, plan your visit carefully. Arrive early on the available days to avoid missing the window. Call ahead to confirm nothing has changed.

Note: Del Norte is very remote. The nearest major city is Eureka, about 85 miles south on Highway 101.

Del Norte County Background Check Fees

Fees in Del Norte County include state charges plus any local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Contact the sheriff for current rolling fee information.

Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies. Being remote, there are few alternatives to county services.

Nearby California Counties

Del Norte County is at California's northwest corner on the Oregon border. Highway 101 and Highway 199 are the main routes through the county. Redwood National Park covers part of the county.

Neighboring counties include Siskiyou County to the east and Humboldt County to the south. The county also borders Oregon to the north.

Communities in Del Norte County

Del Norte County has one incorporated city and several small communities. All criminal cases go through Del Norte Superior Court in Crescent City.

• Crescent City (only incorporated city, county seat)
• Smith River
• Klamath
• Gasquet