Background Checks

• Register your Business for Background Checking Services
• Submit Background Check Request - Registration Required

The Douglas County Sheriff's Records Division provides Criminal History Record Information (record checks) to private companies, public entities, and individual citizens wishing to conduct background checks. The Sheriff's Office, as an extension of this service for private businesses, provides for online requests for record checks through this, however, registering for record checks through the website is only offered to businesses that request multiple requests on a daily or weekly basis. To utilize online submission a business must:

1. Use the above link to register your business. A valid email account is required.
2. The applicant will be notified by email of approval and an account set up through which requests can be submitted.
3. Completed background checks are returned by mail or picked up in person.

If a business is requesting only one record check, or for individual citizens requesting record checks, the request(s) must be obtained by mailing a request to the Records Division which is located at 1616 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68102. Requests may also be made in person at the Records Division office. The procedure for Mailing a request is as follows:

1. A completed Criminal History Request Form (ASF-119A), or duplicate of the form must be submitted for each individual whose record is requested.
2. The fee for each record check requested must accompany each request unless an account has been set-up with the Records Division Manager. Checks should be made out to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
3. The completed background check information may only be picked up or returned by mail; results are not sent electronically.

Fees for Background Checks:

Description	Amount
Law Enforcement Agency request persuant to a criminal investigation.	No Charge
Law Enforcement Agency for personal or pre-employment screening	$10.00
All non-law enforcement requests.	$10.00