New York Background Check


Conduct a thorough criminal background check in New York by searching criminal history, New York court records, find current past addresses, check New York prison, jail inmate records, and New York department of corrections records. Also check New York professional licenses and other credentials.



Free Background Check in New York

Agency Access to Criminal History Record Information

Access to criminal history record information (CHRI) maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for job or license applicants is permitted pursuant to state law, federal law, or a local law of a municipality or political subdivision of the state, that specifically provides for fingerprint submission to DCJS

Every agency which is authorized to access criminal history record information has executed a contract with DCJS known as a Use & Dissemination Agreement. This Agreement outlines the agency's responsibilities and the responsibilities of each individual authorized to access criminal history record information.

If you do not have statutory authority to access New York State Criminal History Record Information maintained by DCJS there are other sources of information available that may meet your needs.

The state Office of Court Administration (OCA) will provide conviction records for a fee of $65.



What Is an New York Background Check?

An New York Background Check offers a comprehensive search in public records for:

  • Vital records, like births, deaths, marriages, and divorces
  • Current contact information and previous addresses
  • Criminal records, convictions and prison records or sex offender registration
  • Civil court filings, like civil judgments
  • Tax liens and bankruptcies
  • Records of real estate ownership and registered assets
  • Professional and business licenses

New York background check is available through the state or through premium data aggregation services who conduct public record data searches and provide you with a report.. Each state, and sometimes each county, has different rules on how much information is available and who can access background check data. Therefore a background check may still not contain every record about a person, however in most cases it is very thorough. Most premium background check services use multiple databases of public records in order to provide you with their background reports.



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