Contact your local police department or national criminal records office
Request a criminal record check or background check
Provide required identification and personal details
Submit fingerprints if required
Pay any applicable fee
Check your state, provincial, or national court records online
Search for your name in public court databases
Request a copy of your arrest or conviction record from the court
Use an authorized background check service
Review the report for arrests, charges, convictions, and pending cases
Dispute any errors with the agency that issued the record
Follow up until the record is corrected or confirmed