Tulare County Background Check Records

Tulare County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Valley county has about 475,000 residents and includes the southern entrance to Sequoia National Park. Visalia is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a low $14 rolling fee. This guide explains how to access criminal records in Tulare County.

Tulare County Sheriff Live Scan

The Tulare County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is just $14 per person. This is one of the lowest rates in California. Call (559) 636-4724 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 $63 for a complete check. This makes Tulare County one of the most affordable places to get a background check in the state.

Private Live Scan operators also serve the county. They may have different hours than the sheriff. Use the DOJ locator to find all options near you.

Tulare County Court Records

Tulare Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Visalia. 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 Tulare County from the valley to the Sierra foothills.

Live Scan in Tulare County Cities

Tulare County has eight cities. Visalia is the largest with about 145,000 people. The city of Tulare is second largest. Other cities include Porterville, Dinuba, and Lindsay.

Cities with their own police may offer Live Scan. Contact Visalia Police or your local department to check. The sheriff rate of $14 is hard to beat. Private operators also serve the area.

Note: Tulare County's low fees make it a good option for people in neighboring counties too.

Tulare County Background Check Fees

Fees in Tulare County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is only $14.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $63 at the sheriff. This is among the lowest total costs in California. Court fees follow standard rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Tulare County is in the southern Central Valley. It extends from the valley floor into the Sierra Nevada mountains including parts of Sequoia National Forest.

Neighboring counties include Fresno County to the north, Kings County to the west, Kern County to the south, and Inyo County to the east.

Major Cities in Tulare County

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