Placer County Background Check

Placer County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Sacramento area county extends from the valley floor to the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe. With about 410,000 residents, it includes cities like Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $20 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access records in Placer County.

Placer County Sheriff Live Scan

The Placer County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. Visit the sheriff fingerprint page for details. The rolling fee is $20 per person. Contact the court at (916) 408-6000 for additional questions.

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 $69 for a complete check. This is one of the more affordable rates in the greater Sacramento region.

The county spans from suburban areas near Sacramento up to the Lake Tahoe basin. Finding a convenient location depends on where you live. The DOJ locator shows all certified sites.

Placer County Court Records

Placer Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. There are courthouses in Roseville and Auburn. 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 all of Placer County from the valley to Tahoe.

Live Scan in Placer County Cities

Placer County has six cities. Roseville is the largest and one of the fastest growing cities in California. Rocklin and Lincoln are also growing rapidly. Auburn is the county seat up in the foothills.

Roseville and Rocklin have their own police departments. They may offer Live Scan services. Contact your local department to check. Private operators also serve the county with varied hours.

Note: Placer County residents near Sacramento may also access Sacramento area Live Scan locations.

Placer County Background Check Fees

Fees in Placer County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $20.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $69 at the sheriff. This compares favorably to neighboring Sacramento County at $42 rolling. Court fees follow standard California rates.

Nearby California Counties

Placer County stretches from the Sacramento suburbs into the Sierra Nevada. It borders several foothill and mountain counties.

Neighboring counties include Sacramento County to the south, El Dorado County to the southeast, Nevada County to the north, and Yuba County to the northwest.

Major Cities in Placer County

These cities are in Placer County. Criminal cases go through Placer Superior Court. Click a city for local background check info.