We offer an instant criminal background check in 46 states. They are multi-jurisdictional database searches and are best used to generate leads about where to conduct county criminal checks. We offer non-instant county criminal checks in every county in the USA. The instant state criminal background check descriptions below are only summary information. You can view a full criminal background check state description by clicking on the state links below.
| State | Data Source | Summary Description |
| Alabama | AL Data Sources | Alabama criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Alabama criminal background check includes approximately 25,000 corrections reports for inmates currently incarcerated. The data is limited and we recommend also ordering non-instant Alabama county criminal background checks. |
| Alaska | AK Data Sources | Alaska criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Superior Courts within 4 Judicial Districts | The Alaska criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from Superior Courts within 4 Judicial Districts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Alaska county criminal background checks. |
| Arizona | AZ Data Sources | Arizona criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | AOC, Corrections, Maricopa and Pima Counties | The Arizona criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. It also includes misdemeanor and felony convictions (some traffic reports) from the Arizona AOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant Arizona county criminal background checks. |
| Arkansas | AR Data Sources | Arkansas criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and Arkansas Circuit Courts | The Arkansas criminal background check includes corrections reports for felony convictions. Also included are misdemeanor convictions, felony convictions, and violation offenses from the AR circuit courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Arkansas county criminal background checks. |
| California | CA Data Sources | California criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | California Multi-County includes Corrections and 9 County Courts | The (multi-county) California criminal background check includes corrections reports for felons currently on parole and adult inmates currently in a CDCR institution. We recommend also ordering non-instant California county criminal background checks. |
| Colorado | CO Data Sources | Colorado criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | All Colorado Courts | The Colorado criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from all counties in Colorado. We recommend also ordering non-instant Colorado county criminal background checks. |
| Connecticut | CT Data Sources | Connecticut criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections and all 13 Judicial District Courts | The Connecticut criminal background check includes conviction reports on individuals who have escaped, absconded, or are currently serving time under the supervision of the CTDOC. Also included are misdemeanor and felony convictions from the 13 Judicial Districts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Connecticut county criminal background checks. |
| Delaware | DE Data Sources | Delaware criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Delaware is 1 of the 4 states for which we do not offer an instant criminal check. However, you can order non-instant Delaware county criminal background checks. |
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| DC | DC Data Sources | Washington DC criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | DC AOC | The Washington DC criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions and from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. We recommend also ordering non-instant DC criminal background check. |
| Florida | FL Data Sources | Florida criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 39 Florida Counties | The Florida criminal background check includes felony corrections reports on probationers and inmates. Also included are misdemeanor convictions, felony convictions, and some traffic reports from 39 of the 67 Florida counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Florida county criminal background checks. |
| Georgia | GA Data Sources | Georgia criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 14 Georgia Counties | The Georgia criminal background check includes corrections reports and court records from 14 Georgia counties. Includes DeKalb County (part of Atlanta). We recommend also ordering non-instant Georgia county criminal background checks. |
| Guam | GU Data Sources | Guam criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | We do not offer an instant criminal check for Guam. However, you can order a non-instant Guam county criminal background check. All Guam Villages (Counties) are included. |
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| Hawaii | HI Data Sources | Hawaii criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | AOC | The Hawaii criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from the family and circuit courts. This instant background check does not get updated. We recommend also ordering non-instant Hawaii county criminal background checks. |
| Idaho | ID Data Sources | Idaho criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and Supreme Court | The Idaho criminal background check includes felony conviction reports of inmates released from an Idaho correctional facility. Also includes criminal conviction records from Idaho Supreme Court. We recommend also ordering non-instant Idaho county criminal background checks. |
| Illinois | IL Data Sources | Illinois criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 88 Illinois Courts includes the City of Chicago | The Illinois criminal background check includes corrections reports for current and historical convictions. Also includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from 88 Illinois county courts which include Cook County (Chicago City). We recommend also ordering non-instant Illinois county criminal background checks. |
| Indiana | IN Data Sources | Indiana criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 69 Indiana Counties | The Indiana criminal background check includes felony conviction reports on inmates or those under the supervision of IDOC. Also includes criminal convictions from 69 of 92 Indiana counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Indiana county criminal background checks. |
| Iowa | IA Data Sources | Iowa criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and All Iowa Counties | The Iowa criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and felony convictions. Also includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from all Iowa counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Iowa county criminal background checks. |
| Kansas | KS Data Sources | Kansas criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and Johnson County | The Kansas criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also includes registered convicted violent or drug offenders from the KBI. We recommend also ordering non-instant Kansas county criminal background checks. |
| Kentucky | KY Data Sources | Kentucky criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Kentucky criminal background check includes gross misdemeanor and felony convictions on previous or current convicts under the supervision of the KYDOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant Kentucky county criminal background checks. |
| Louisiana | LA Data Sources | Louisiana criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and Orleans Parish District Court | The Louisiana criminal background check includes conviction reports on those considered for parole that are currently under the custody of the LA DOC. Also includes Orleans Parish District Court. We recommend also ordering non-instant Louisiana county criminal background checks. |
| Maine | ME Data Sources | Maine criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Maine criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. The data is limited and we recommend also ordering non-instant Maine county criminal background checks. |
| Maryland | MD Data Sources | Maryland criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | AOC and Corrections | The Maryland criminal background check includes conviction reports on individuals incarcerated with the Maryland DOC. Also includes misdemeanor and felony convictions from the Maryland (AOC) District Courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Maryland county criminal background checks. |
| Massachusetts | MA Data Sources | Massachusetts criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Massachusetts is 1 of the 4 states for which we do not offer an instant criminal check. However, you can order non-instant Massachusetts county criminal background checks. |
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| Michigan | MI Data Sources | Michigan criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 12 Michigan Counties | The Michigan criminal background check includes felony conviction reports on parolees, inmates, and those who were under the supervision of the Michigan DOC. Also includes 12 Michigan County Courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Michigan county criminal background checks. |
| Minnesota | MN Data Sources | Minnesota criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections, MN DPS, and the 10 Judicial District Courts | The Minnesota criminal background check includes criminal convictions and prison reports from the department of corrections. Also includes gross misdemeanors and felonies from the MNDPS and criminal reports from the 10 judicial district courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Minnesota county criminal background checks. |
| Mississippi | MS Data Sources | Mississippi criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections, Harrison and Hinds Counties | The Mississippi criminal background check includes corrections reports for historical and current convictions. We recommend also ordering non-instant Mississippi county criminal background checks. |
| Missouri | MO Data Sources | Missouri criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and all 45 Judicial Circuit Courts | The Missouri criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions on parolees, probationers, and inmates registered with Missouri DOC. Also includes criminal convictions from all 45 Missouri judicial district courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Missouri county criminal background checks. |
| Montana | MT Data Sources | Montana criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Montana criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. We recommend also ordering non-instant Montana county criminal background checks. |
| Nebraska | NE Data Sources | Nebraska criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Nebraska criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. We recommend also ordering non-instant Nebraska county criminal background checks. |
| Nevada | NV Data Sources | Nevada criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Clark County and Henderson Municipal Court | The Nevada criminal background check includes misdemeanor convictions and traffic records from the Henderson Municipal Court and Clark County which includes 10 courts including North Las Vegas. We recommend also ordering non-instant Nevada county criminal background checks. |
| New Hampshire | NH Data Sources | New Hampshire criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The New Hampshire criminal background check includes inmates currently incarcerated in the New Hampshire DOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant New Hampshire county criminal background checks. |
| New Jersey | NJ Data Sources | New Jersey criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and All New Jersey Counties | The New Jersey criminal background check includes corrections reports for convictions. Also included are misdemeanor and felony convictions from all New Jersey counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant New Jersey county criminal background checks. |
| New Mexico | NM Data Sources | New Mexico criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections and Bernalillo Albuquerque Metropolitan Court | The New Mexico criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony convictions on inmates. Also includes criminal conviction records from the Bernalillo Albuquerque Metropolitan Court. We recommend also ordering non-instant New Mexico county criminal background checks. |
| New York | NY Data Sources | New York criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The New York criminal background check includes historical corrections reports for felony convictions. The data is limited and we recommend ordering a non-instant New York county criminal background check. |
| North Carolina | NC Data Sources | North Carolina criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | AOC, Corrections, and All North Carolina Counties | The North Carolina criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also included are misdemeanor and felony convictions from all North Carolina counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant North Carolina county criminal background checks. |
| North Dakota | ND Data Sources | North Dakota criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | AOC and Corrections | The North Dakota criminal background check includes corrections reports for inmates incarcerated in the North Dakota DOCR. Also included are criminal convictions, traffic and civil cases from the ND Courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant North Dakota county criminal background checks. |
| Ohio | OH Data Sources | Ohio criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 87 Ohio Counties | The Ohio criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also included are reports from 87 of 88 Ohio counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Ohio county criminal background checks. |
| Oklahoma | OK Data Sources | Oklahoma criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and 77 Oklahoma Counties | The Oklahoma criminal background check includes corrections reports for misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also included are misdemeanor and felony conviction reports from all 77 Oklahoma counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Oklahoma county criminal background checks. |
| Oregon | OR Data Sources | Oregon criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | AOC and Corrections | The Oregon criminal background check includes corrections reports for gross misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also included are criminal reports from the Administration of Courts (OROSCA). We recommend also ordering non-instant Oregon county criminal background checks. |
| Pennsylvania | PA Data Sources | Pennsylvania criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | AOC, Corrections, Common Pleas, District, and Philadelphia Municipal Courts | The Pennsylvania criminal background check includes DOC corrections reports for inmates or those currently serving time. Also included are criminal reports from the AOPC, Common Pleas Courts, District Courts, and Philadelphia Municipal Courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Pennsylvania county criminal background checks. |
| Puerto Rico | PR Data Sources | Puerto Rico criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | We do not offer an instant criminal check for Puerto Rico. However, you can order non-instant Puerto Rico county criminal background checks. Puerto Rico Municipalities are called Counties on our website. |
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| Rhode Island | RI Data Sources | Rhode Island criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Rhode Island criminal background check includes corrections reports for inmates or those currently under the supervision of the RI DOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant Rhode Island county criminal background checks. |
| South Carolina | SC Data Sources | South Carolina criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | AOC and Corrections | The South Carolina criminal background check includes misdemeanor and felony conviction reports on parolees, probationers and inmates registered with the SCDC. Also included are criminal reports from the SCAOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant South Carolina county criminal background checks. |
| South Dakota | SD Data Sources | South Dakota criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections Data Only | South Dakota is 1 of the 4 states for which we do not offer an instant criminal check. However, you can order a non-instant SD criminal check. We recommend also ordering non-instant South Dakota county criminal background checks. |
| Tennessee | TN Data Sources | Tennessee criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections, Drug Offender Registry and 4 Tennessee Counties | The Tennessee criminal background check includes corrections reports for misdemeanor and felony convictions. Also included is the Drug Offender Registry and felony and misdemeanor conviction court records from Davidson, Hamilton, Rutherford, and Shelby Counties. We recommend also ordering non-instant Tennessee county criminal background checks. |
| Texas | TX Data Sources | Texas criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections, Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) and 66 Texas Counties | The Texas criminal background check includes parole and conviction reports on incarcerated individuals, parolees and probationers from the Texas DOC and TDCJ. Misdemeanor and felony convictions from the TxDPS. Conviction reports from 66 of 254 county courts are also included. We recommend also ordering non-instant Texas county criminal background checks. |
| Utah | UT Data Sources | Utah criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections and Utah District Courts | The Utah criminal background check includes corrections reports for inmates currently incarcerated in the UDC. Also included are misdemeanor and felony convictions filed in the state district courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Utah county criminal background checks. |
| Vermont | VT Data Sources | Vermont criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections Data Only | The Vermont criminal background check includes inmates currently or recently incarcerated in the VT DOC. We recommend also ordering non-instant Vermont county criminal background checks. |
| Virginia | VA Data Sources | Virginia criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Circuit and District Courts | The Virginia criminal background check includes disposed and open criminal reports from the Virginia circuit courts and felony and misdemeanor criminal reports from the Virginia district courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant Virginia county criminal background checks. |
| Virgin Islands | VI Data Sources | Virgin Islands criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | We do not offer an instant criminal check for the Virgin Islands. However, you can order non-instant U.S. Virgin Islands county criminal background checks. U.S. Virgin Islands Districts are called Counties on our website. Temporarily Unavailable |
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| Washington | WA Data Sources | Washington criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Corrections, District and Superior Courts | The Washington criminal background check includes inmates under the supervision of the WADOC. Also includes criminal convictions from all Washington district and superior courts. Reports go back 5 years. We recommend also ordering non-instant Washington county criminal background checks. |
| West Virginia | WV Data Sources | West Virginia criminal background check (click for full desc.) |
 | Corrections and West Virginia Circuit Courts | The West Virginia criminal background check includes corrections reports for criminal convictions. Also included are misdemeanor and felony convictions from the circuit courts. We recommend also ordering non-instant West Virginia county criminal background checks. |
| Wisconsin | WI Data Sources | Wisconsin criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | AOC and Corrections | The Wisconsin criminal background check includes corrections reports from the WI DOC. Also included are misdemeanor, felony convictions, and traffic offenses from the Wisconsin Court Administration. We recommend also ordering non-instant Wisconsin county criminal background checks. |
| Wyoming | WY Data Sources | Wyoming criminal background check (click for full description) |
 | Wyoming is 1 of the 4 states for which we do not offer an instant criminal check. However, you can order non-instant Wyoming county criminal background checks. |
When placing an employment screening order, we recommend ordering a county criminal background check where the applicant has lived or worked in the past 7 years.
County criminal checks can be ordered for any county in the USA.
AOC = Administrator of the Courts
DOC = Department of Corrections
