- Administrative
Complaint forms, Comments, and Commendations - Criminal History/Background
Request for Fingerprints, Background checks, Criminal History, and Involuntary Admissions / Incapacity - Employment
Volunteer Application - Firearms
Concealed carry permits, Firearms dealer registrations, and more - Incident Based Reporting
Use of force reporting
- Law Enforcement
Missing booking information, Suspected alien, and Closed circuit request - Missing
Missing children and missing person reports - Scrap Metal Transaction
Scrap metal transaction form - Sex Offender
Online forms for sex offender registration
Administrative Forms
Complaint Form (SP-163 | Revised 1-31-21)
- Online Complaint form
- Complaint Form SP-163 (.pdf)
- Complaint Form SP-163 (.docx)
Learn more about the complaint process.
Criminal History / Background Check / Sex Offender Name Search Forms
To determine which form to use, please view the information on the Criminal Record Check web page.
National Criminal Background Check For Employees or Volunteers (SP-325)
This form is used for employees or volunteers that provide care to children, the elderly or disabled.
A completed fingerprint card must accompany each SP-325. (Previously SP-24 – revised in 2019 to SP-325)
In order to submit this form, an account must be established with Virginia State Police. Contact VSP at (804) 674-4683 or (804) 674-4685 for information regarding the process.
Virginia Criminal History Request Form SP-167/SP-230
This form must be printed and mailed to the Virginia State Police.
If you are unable to print this form, contact the Help Desk at Background_Checks@vsp.virginia.gov
NOTE: Please ensure your browser is up to date before calling the Help Desk.
Request for Fingerprints (SP-126) — Non-Criminal Justice Purposes
NOTE: VA Code § 19.2-392 authorizes a fee, not to exceed $10.00 for the first set and $5.00 for additional sets, be collected for the taking of fingerprints when voluntarily requested by any person for purposes other than criminal arrests.
- Request for Fingerprints SP-126 (.pdf)
- Request for Fingerprints SP-126 (.docx)
Fingerprinting Best Practice
- Fingerprinting Best Practice (.pdf)
Request for Involuntary Admission or Incapacity (SP-237)
The SP‑237 form is used to notify the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) of an individual’s involuntary admission to mental health treatment, a determination of mental incapacity or incompetence, or a temporary detention order followed by voluntary admission. It is also used to report a restoration of capacity. NOTE: All submissions must include the court order supporting the action being reported.
Employment and Volunteer Applications
Applications, resumes and/or cover letters will only be accepted online through the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management’s website.
Volunteer Application:
- Volunteer Application (.pdf)
- Volunteer Application (.docx)
Firearms Applications
Concealed Handgun Permit Application (SP-248 | Revised 11-24-2025)
(Virginia residents: complete and submit to the Circuit Court in the jurisdiction where you reside. Nonresidents: Instructions are available at Nonresident Concealed Handguns.)
Concealed Handgun Permit Change of address form and request for replacement permit (SP-248A | Revised 7-1-2017)
(Virginia residents: complete and submit to the Circuit Court in the jurisdiction where you reside. Nonresidents: Instructions are available at Nonresident Concealed Handguns.)
Machine Gun Registration Application (SP-115)
(Submit one completed application per machine gun; signature must be original ink and application must be notarized).
Multiple Handgun Purchase Application (SP-207 | Revised 1-20-2022)
Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List Application (SP-336 | Revised 1-15-21)
(This form is for anyone that wishes to register for, or request removal from, the Virginia Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms list.)
Firearms Dealers
Firearms Dealer Registration (SP-69 | Revised 2-26-2024)
(Complete and submit by mail to the address provided on the form. A SP-69B is required.)
Firearms Seller Exemption Request (SP-69B | Revised 3-1-2022)
(Original is required.)
Firearms Show Notification Form (SP-190)
(Submit three copies; all original ink, or one original and two photocopies.)
Query of Lost or Stolen Firearms (SP-315)
(This form is for use by registered firearms dealers only.)
Firearm Forms – Law Enforcement
NICS Indices Submission (SP-329)
(This form is for all law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia for entry of a firearm disqualification record in the NICS Indices.)
Disposition of Firearms (SP-326)
(This form is for all law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia for release or return of a confiscated firearm)
Incident Based Reporting (IBR)
Please contact VSP IBR office at dart@vsp.virginia.gov for Use of Force (formerly Officer-Involved Shooting) reporting.
Law Enforcement Forms
Notification of Missing Booking Information (SP-331)
Methamphetamine Precursor Information System – Electronic Reporting Exemption Form
Suspected Alien Reporting Form (SP-229)
Missing Children / Missing Persons Reports
Virginia Missing Children Information Clearinghouse Report (SP-183)
(see SP-67 for Missing PERSON report.)
- Virginia Missing Children Information Clearinghouse Report SP-183(.pdf)
- Instructions for Completing the SP-183 (.docx)
Virginia Missing Person Information Clearinghouse Report (SP-67)
(see SP-183 for Missing CHILD report.)
Scrap Metal Transaction Form
Virginia Scrap Metal Transaction Form (SP-313/SP-313A)
Please refer to VA Code §§ 59.1-121, 59.1-136.3, 59.1-136.5 for information about use of this form.