Solano County Background Check

Solano County background check records are available through the Superior Court and sheriff department. This North Bay county has about 450,000 residents. Cities include Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. The court has a records division with fee schedules. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Solano County.

Solano County Court Records

Solano Superior Court provides information about criminal court records. Visit the court records page for fees and forms. The search fee is $15 per name. Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies are $0.50 per page.

You can request records in person or by mail. The main courthouse is in Fairfield. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request to view public case files. The clerk can help you find what you need.

Solano County Sheriff Services

The Solano County Sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas and some cities. They offer Live Scan fingerprinting. Contact them for current fees and hours. The sheriff serves residents who need fingerprints for various purposes.

Several cities in Solano County have their own police. Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville have city police departments. They may offer Live Scan services too. Contact your local department to check availability.

Note: Vacaville Police offers Live Scan on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM with a $45 processing fee.

Live Scan in Solano County Cities

Solano County has seven cities. Vallejo and Fairfield are the largest. Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun City, Dixon, and Rio Vista round out the list. Several have their own police departments with potential Live Scan services.

Vacaville offers Live Scan on limited days. Call (707) 449-5229 for details. Vallejo and Fairfield should be contacted directly. Private operators also serve the county. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Solano County Background Check Fees

Fees in Solano County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Rolling fees vary by provider.

Court fees are $15 per name search. Certified copies are $40. Regular copies are $0.50 per page. Total Live Scan costs depend on where you go and what rolling fee they charge.

Nearby California Counties

Solano County is between the Bay Area and Sacramento. It includes parts of the North Bay and Sacramento Valley.

Neighboring counties include Napa County to the north, Yolo County to the east, Sacramento County to the southeast, Contra Costa County to the south, and Sonoma County to the west.

Major Cities in Solano County

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