How to Search for Public Criminal Records in New Jersey
There are many reasons to check into someone's background for criminal activity. While these checks are routinely done for potential employees, adoptive parents or renters, this type of search is also relevant for potential volunteers or even significant others. In New Jersey, you can request your own record, or one for someone that you would be hiring or working with in a volunteer or service capacity.
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Instructions
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Contact the New Jersey State Police, either through one of two websites--www.nj.gov/lps/njsp or www.njsp.org or at 609-882-2000 ext. 2918, which directs you to the Criminal Information Unit.
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Download or request form SBI 212B, a "name check," which is performed on the subject's name, date of birth, social security number, and any other information that will assist the state in finding the record. If you wish additional information from fingerprint records, download or request Universal Form D to submit, as well.
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Type or legibly print one or both forms with the requested information. You must use the original; copies are not accepted.
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Send the forms with the $18 fee to:
Division of State Police
Attn.: CIU
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628-0068Fees must be made payable to Division of State Police-SBI, and be a money order, cashier's or certified check, or a business check. No personal checks are accepted.
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Tips & Warnings
Once the request is received, it should take approximately 10 business days for a response.
You may also request a criminal background check on yourself, or proof that there is not one, by contacting the FBI.
If using an international money order or check, it must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
There are also numerous websites that provide a search for you for a fee. Although some claim to be free, you will probably be asked to "subscribe" for a monthly or one-time fee to receive the information.
