Virginia Background Check
Conduct a thorough criminal background check in Virginia by searching criminal history, Virginia court records, find current past addresses, check Virginia prison, jail inmate records, and Virginia department of corrections records. Also check Virginia professional licenses and other credentials.
Free Background Check in Virginia
Criminal Background Check
There are two methods of obtaining criminal history record name searches pursuant to §19.2-389 of the Code of Virginia.
Criminal History Check
Criminal history background check is governed by Section 19.2-389 of the Code of Virginia.
Requests for criminal record searches must be requested by the submission of a signed and notarized “Criminal Record Name Search” form SP-167.
Examples of entities/individuals eligible to use this form are:
- Individuals
- General Public
- Private Companies
Criminal History Background Check
Criminal history record dissemination submitted on the SP-230 is governed by Section 19.2-389 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to this section, the following non-criminal justice entities are empowered to receive criminal record name searches using the SP-230 form. This form does not require notarization.
- Adoptions & Foster Care Agencies
- Hospital Employees
- Pharmacy Employees
- Home Care Facilities
- Homes for Adults
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Licensed Child Care Centers
- Unlicensed Child Care Centers
- Cities/Counties Under a Duly Enacted Ordinance
Submit an SP-230 form in conjunction with a $15.00 company check or money order to:
Department of State Police
P. O. Box 85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076Please allow 12-14 business days for processing.