Background Record Checks

The Background Record Checks are provided to assist in obtaining background information that is part of the public record. If you are conducting a background check on an individual that has lived or worked in another jurisdiction, be sure to check with that local agency as well for any records associated with the individual.

Resources

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Drivers and vehicles - Look for Driver's license status check and find out if your driver license is valid, suspended, revoked, or disqualified.
  • Request your driving record - Follow the instructions to obtain a copy of your or someone else's driving record.
• Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) - Resources including, but not limited to:
  • Online record checks for account customers - Follow if you have an account set up with the Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) and you would like to submit a CIB Record Check.
  • Online record checks for credit card customers - Follow if you do not have a DOJ account, but would like to submit a CIB Record Check using your credit card.
  • Wisconsin Online Sex Offender Registry
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (c)
• Hartford Police Department Release of Information Open Record Request: Form HPD-20 (PDF), if the record being requested involves a juvenile, Form HPD-13 (PDF) is required to be completed as well.
• Milwaukee Municipal Court Access
• Credit History: Check out the websites of the three major credit reporting agencies to find out how to request a copy of a credit history:
  • TransUnion
  • Equifax
  • Experian
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