Get a Background Check from the Orlando Police Department

Do you need a background check?

Do you need a background check for a job, housing, immigration, or adoption? Get one from the Orlando Police Department.

 

In-person

Gather your materials

You will need the following information to request a background check: 

  • Name
  • Birth date
  • Social security number
  • Photo ID is not required, but it will make the process easier
  • Whether the request is for a job, apartment, immigration or adoption
  • If the request is for adoption, only one parent needs to come. Please bring both parents' information and IDs.

Step 1.Come to Orlando Police Headquarters 

The Records Unit is open from 8 a.m. through 4:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday at:

Orlando Police Headquarters
Records Unit
1250 West South Street
Orlando, Fl 32805 

Step 2.Make a payment

Each background check is $10. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and money orders.

Step 3.Receive your background check 

You will receive your background check immediately as a printed document. 

By mail

Gather your materials

You will need the following to request a background check: 

  • Name
  • Birth date
  • Social security number
  • Whether the request is for a job, apartment, immigration or adoption
  • A business check, cashier's check, or money order for $10. We do not accept cash or personal checks.
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope

Step 1.Submit your request 

Mail the information for your request and your self-addressed stamped envelope to: 

Orlando Police Headquarters
Attn: Records Unit
1250 West South Street
Orlando, Fl 32805 

Step 2.Receive your background check 

We will send your background check by mail within three business days of receiving it.

Contact Us

Phone

407.246.2470

Email

opdrecords@orlando.gov

Main Office

Orlando Police Department
1250 West South Street
Orlando, FL
32805
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