Santa Barbara County Background Check

Santa Barbara County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Coast county has about 450,000 residents. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $24 rolling fee. Court records can be accessed through the clerk. This guide shows how to find criminal records in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Live Scan

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $24 per person. Call (805) 681-4357 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 $73 for a complete check. The sheriff serves the unincorporated areas and some contract cities. Private Live Scan operators also serve the county with various hours and prices.

Santa Barbara County Court Records

Santa Barbara Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. Visit the court records page for information about accessing case files. The main courthouse is in Santa Barbara with another in Santa Maria.

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 Santa Barbara County Cities

Santa Barbara County has eight cities. Santa Maria is the largest by population. The city of Santa Barbara is the county seat. Other cities include Lompoc, Goleta, and Carpinteria.

Cities with their own police may offer Live Scan. Contact your local department to check availability. Private operators serve the area with varied hours. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Note: Santa Barbara County spans from coastal beaches to inland valleys with varied options across the region.

Santa Barbara County Background Check Fees

Fees in Santa Barbara County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $24.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $73 at the sheriff. Private operators may charge different prices. Court fees follow standard California rates.

Nearby California Counties

Santa Barbara County is on the Central Coast. It borders the Pacific Ocean and several other counties.

Neighboring counties include Ventura County to the southeast, Kern County to the east, and San Luis Obispo County to the north.

Major Cities in Santa Barbara County

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