How can I obtain a copy of another persons criminal history record?
To obtain a public criminal history record, you may do one of the following: 1) Access it via the Internet – The Public Criminal History Record Search Web site allows access to public criminal history information. A first and last name and date of birth is required for this search. [Click here to access Internet site]. 2) Request it via U.S. Mail – Your request must include the complete, correct spelling of the first and last names, middle name if available and date of birth. Enclose a personal check, money order, cashier’s check, certified or business check, for $4.00 made payable to the BCA. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Response time for mail requests is approximately two weeks. Our mailing address is: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Criminal Justice Information Systems – CHA 1430 Maryland Ave. E. St. Paul, MN 55106 3) Visit the BCA Office in Person – You can check names and look at the records for no charge at a public terminal located in our lobby area; how
