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Background Checks

Sheriff’s Office WebCheck Service for Background Checks

Now Available to General Public

Cuyahoga County – The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office now offers background check service to the general public at its downtown Justice Center and Parma CCW License Office locations for persons interested in obtaining a background check on themselves for employment, license or certification purposes.

Locations:

  • Conceal Carry Weapon (CCW) License Office, 12100 Snow Road, Parma (in Auto Title Bureau)

By appointment only: 216.443-5587
Monday, 9:00 - 4:30, Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Records/Warrants, Justice Center, 3rd Floor, Sheriff’s Office - 1215 West 3rd Street, Downtown

By Appointment only: 216.443.6080

Documentation Required:

  • Drivers License or State I.D.

  • Documentation indicating purpose of Request for Background Check

  • Address of where Background Check is to be mailed.

Fees and Payment:

State WebCheck: $35.00. Federal WebCheck: $35.00. Federal & State WebCheck: $65.00.

Cashier’s Check or Money Order ONLY, made payable to: Cuyahoga County Treasurer.

No Cash, Personal Checks, Business Checks or Credit Cards.

Simple Cuyahoga County Record Check is $6.00