Yolo County Background Check Records

Yolo County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Sacramento Valley county has about 220,000 residents. Woodland is the county seat though Davis is more well known as home to UC Davis. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $25 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Yolo County.

Yolo County Sheriff Live Scan

The Yolo County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $25 per person. Call (530) 668-5280 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Woodland near the courthouse.

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 $74 for a complete check. The sheriff serves unincorporated areas and some contract cities.

Private Live Scan operators serve Yolo County, especially in the Davis and Woodland areas. With UC Davis bringing students who need background checks, there is good demand for services. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Yolo County Court Records

Yolo Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Woodland. Court record research costs $15 per name. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document.

Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court serves Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters. Contact the clerk for help with specific record requests.

Live Scan in Yolo County Cities

Yolo County has four incorporated cities. West Sacramento is the largest with about 55,000 people. Davis has around 70,000 including UC Davis students. Woodland has about 62,000 people. Winters is the smallest with around 7,500.

Davis has its own police department serving the university community. Woodland and West Sacramento also have police. Contact local departments to check Live Scan availability. Private operators serve the Davis area well.

Yolo County Background Check Fees

Fees in Yolo County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $25. Court research is $15 per name.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $74 at the sheriff. Court copies are $0.50 per page with $40 for certification.

Nearby California Counties

Yolo County is in the Sacramento Valley west of Sacramento. Interstate 80 and Interstate 5 run through the county.

Neighboring counties include Colusa County to the north, Sutter County to the northeast, Sacramento County to the east, Solano County to the south, Napa County to the southwest, and Lake County to the west.

Cities in Yolo County

Yolo County has four incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Yolo Superior Court in Woodland.

• Woodland (county seat)
• Davis
• West Sacramento
• Winters