San Luis Obispo County Background Check

San Luis Obispo County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Coast county has about 280,000 residents between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $38 rolling fee. Court records can be searched through their system. This guide covers how to access criminal records in San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Live Scan

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $38 per person. Call (805) 781-4575 for hours and location information.

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 $87 for a complete check. The sheriff serves all of SLO County.

Private Live Scan operators also serve the county. They may have different prices and hours. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites near you.

San Luis Obispo County Court Records

San Luis Obispo Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The court uses the re:SearchCA portal for some record searches. You can look up 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.

Live Scan in SLO County Cities

San Luis Obispo County has seven cities. The city of San Luis Obispo is the county seat. Other cities include Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay, Grover Beach, and Pismo Beach.

Contact local police to check Live Scan availability. Private operators serve the area. Cal Poly students often need background checks and can use county services.

Note: SLO County is midway between LA and San Francisco making it convenient for travelers.

SLO County Background Check Fees

Fees in San Luis Obispo County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $38.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $87 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

San Luis Obispo County is on the Central Coast. Highway 101 runs through it connecting Northern and Southern California.

Neighboring counties include Monterey County to the north, Santa Barbara County to the south, and Kern County to the east.

Cities in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County has seven cities. None exceed 50,000 population. The city of San Luis Obispo has about 47,000 people. Criminal cases go through SLO Superior Court.