Virginia

Virginia Criminal Records

Virginia criminal records are maintained by the Virginia State Police (VSP). A criminal record background check requires completing form SP-167. The Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) conducts criminal record searches for non-criminal justice entities and individuals. VSP operates the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry searchable by name or location. The Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE) provides employment-related criminal history checks.

Virginia Statewide Criminal Search Resources

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VSP — Criminal Background CheckComplete SP-167 form for a Virginia criminal record background check.
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VSP — Criminal Record Check (General Public)Criminal record check portal for the general public with instructions and forms.
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VSP — Forms (Criminal History / Background)All VSP forms for criminal history, background checks, sex offender name searches.
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CARE — Civil & Applicant Records ExchangeCCRE conducts criminal record searches for non-criminal justice entities and individuals for employment.
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Virginia Sex Offender RegistryVSP Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. Search by name or filter by location.
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Virginia Sex Offender Registry — SearchSearch the Virginia Sex Offender Registry by name, address, or status.
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Virginia State Police HomeOfficial Virginia State Police portal. Criminal background checks, sex offender registry, and public safety.
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Virginia VINELink — Victim NotificationSearch offenders in Virginia custody and register for automated victim notification.

Did You Know? Virginia Criminal Background Checks Require a Specific State Police Form

To obtain a Virginia criminal record background check, you must complete the SP-167 form issued by the Virginia State Police. There is no open online name-search portal for the general public. The Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) processes searches for non-criminal justice entities and individuals.

Virginia also offers different forms for different purposes. Form SP-230 provides Virginia conviction data only and does not require notarization. The full SP-167 provides more comprehensive information. Court records are accessible separately through the Virginia court system.

About Virginia Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.