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Background Check & Police Reports

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

Reference

  • 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

Illinois State Police

  • 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