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Form SP-167
Form SP-230
Form SP-266

Name Search (Public Use)

SP-167
Criminal History Record

Name Search (Employer Use)

SP-230
Criminal History Record

Name Search (Volunteer Use)

SP-266
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Fingerprint Questions?

Fingerprint FAQs

What You Should Know

Privacy Act Statement >>

Resources Links

Criminal Record Dissemination Code of Virginia 19.2-389 >>

NCPA/VCA Code of Virginia 19.2-392.02 >>

Virginia Judicial System >>

Local Virginia Ordinances >>

FBI CJIS Security Policy >>

Contact Us

Virginia State Police

Civil & Applicant Records Exchange (CARE)
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, Virginia 23235

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