Humboldt County Background Check

Humboldt County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This North Coast county has about 135,000 residents. Eureka is the county seat and largest city. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $30 rolling fee. Humboldt is home to Cal Poly Humboldt, creating demand for student background checks. This guide explains how to access criminal records in Humboldt County.

Humboldt County Sheriff Live Scan

The Humboldt County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $30 per person. Call (707) 445-7251 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Eureka near the courthouse.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $79 for a complete check. The sheriff serves the unincorporated areas and some contract cities. They process background checks for students, professionals, and others.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Eureka and Arcata areas. With Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, there is good demand for fingerprinting services. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites near you.

Humboldt County Court Records

Humboldt Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Eureka. Call (707) 445-7256 for court information. You can search cases and request copies of documents.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court serves all of Humboldt County from the coast to the inland valleys.

Live Scan in Humboldt County Cities

Humboldt County has seven incorporated cities. Eureka is the largest with about 27,000 people. Arcata is home to Cal Poly Humboldt. Other cities include Fortuna, Ferndale, Blue Lake, Rio Dell, and Trinidad.

Eureka has its own police department that may offer services. Arcata Police may also have options given the university population. Contact local departments to check availability. Private operators serve the Eureka-Arcata corridor where most people live.

Note: Humboldt County is remote. The nearest major city is Sacramento, about 280 miles southeast.

Humboldt County Background Check Fees

Fees in Humboldt County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $30.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $79 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Humboldt County is on California's North Coast. Highway 101 runs through the county along the coast. Redwood forests cover much of the area.

Neighboring counties include Del Norte County to the north, Trinity County to the east, Mendocino County to the south, and Siskiyou County to the northeast.

Cities in Humboldt County

Humboldt County has seven incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Humboldt Superior Court in Eureka.

• Eureka (county seat)
• Arcata
• Fortuna
• Ferndale
• Blue Lake
• Rio Dell
• Trinidad