Background Check & Police Reports

Information for the public on how to obtain their criminal background and police reports.

• Illinois State Police
• Illinois Administrative Code - Individual's Right to Access and Review Criminal History Record Information - Title 20, Part 1210 - Link
• Illinois Legal Aid Online - Link

• Chicago Police Department Records & Procedure Information - Link

• How to obtain “Statewide Criminal History Transcript” from Illinois State Police (ISP) which includes arrests and convictions that happened in Illinois.
• Current fingerprint vendors can only be obtained by email.
• Call or email
  • Illinois State Police - Bureau of Identification
    260 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432
    (815) 740-5160 - select option 2
    Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
    isp.boi.customer.support@illinois.gov