CRID Record Checks
Record Check Information
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Records and Identification Division (CRID), is responsible for compiling, maintaining and disseminating complete and accurate criminal history records and criminal incident and arrest reports and statistics. Criminal history record information is collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, information or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising there from sentencing, correctional supervision, and release.
Criminal history record information is not only used by law enforcement agencies, but is also available for non-criminal justice requests. Background check requests are provided by personal identifier or name-based search which searches information based on name, date of birth and social security number provided or by fingerprints and with payment of appropriate fees.
State Fees
The personal identifier search or also known as name-based search requires the appropriate form be completed and payment of a fee of $9.00 per request. The background check results are considered a "possible match" and will include only open records. Open record information includes (1) records containing convictions, such as plead guilty to, or convicted of, (2) arrest information that is less than 30 days old from the date of arrest, (3) prosecutor filed charges awaiting final disposition from the court, and (4) records that contain a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) during the probation period.
A state fingerprint-based search requires a fee of $20.00 per request, with the exception of requests for conceal-carry weapons permits pursuant to Section 571.101 RSMo, and the Department of Social Services for foster care placement, pursuant to Section 210.487 RSMo, which are $14.00 per request. The results of a fingerprint-based background check are considered a "positive match" and will provide closed or complete records for the requesting individual or qualified requesting entity. Closed record information includes (1) all criminal history data, including all arrests (filed or not filed charges), (2) charges that have been nolle prossed, dismissed, or found not guilty in a court of law, and (3) will include any SIS after the probation period is complete.
The associated fee(s) is due upon submission of the request and must be made payable by check or money order to the "State of Missouri - Criminal Record System Fund." CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Certain entities may qualify to be invoiced through SAM II. Requests from outside the United States must be paid in US dollars, and by money order only. Return postage for requests requiring other than standard return mail (Federal Express, UPS, overnight, etc.) must be paid by the requesting party.
The Request for Criminal Record Check Form, SHP-158K (08/07) may be obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Records and Identification Division, or via the Internet at: Criminal Record Check Form
FBI Fees
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the FBI implemented revised fees for fingerprint based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks effective October 1, 2007. The revised fee is $19.25 per request.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Public Window Access
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Public Window is located in the Annex Building at 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. State and Federal holidays are observed, and therefore, record checks will not be available on those days. Requests submitted in person for a single search by name, social security number and date of birth can be processed within approximately thirty minutes.
Electronic (by diskette) request submissions for name-based searches are also acceptable and are encouraged when an entity or business is regularly submitting five or more name-based search requests. Diskette procedures may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Records and Identification Division at the mailing address, e-mail address or telephone number listed on the Home Page for CRID.
Electronic Fingerprint Capture by Vendor - IBT
Electronic Image capturing for fingerprint-based applicant background checks is available to the public through Missouri Applicant Processing Services (MOAPS). When utilizing MOAPS, non-criminal justice background check requests are processed electronically and submitted directly to CRID for processing. MOAPS is a partnership of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records and Identification Division and Integrated Biometric Technology (IBT), formerly Identix Identification Services (IIS). For scheduling an appointment, obtaining fingerprint locations, and obtaining fee information with MOAPS, please see the MOAPS Brochure, located on the Patrol's website, under Publications, Brochures or at the below referenced link. You may also contact IBT at the toll free number 1-866-522-7067 or access their website at www.L1id.com/IBT.
MOAPS Brochure
Criminal Record Check Form
Direction To Criminal Records Check
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