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Get a copy of your own Oregon criminal record

Mail the Copy of Own Record form, a new fingerprint card and the $33 fee to Oregon State Police. Results are mailed only to you.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Complete the OSP request formYou complete the form, provide your fingerprints and pay the $33 fee. Results are mailed only to the requestor.
  2. Get your fingerprints taken on card FD258Local police, a fingerprinting service or the OSP Salem office can do it. Fees vary. Old or electronic prints are not accepted.
  3. Mail the form, card and paymentSend to OSP CJIS Division, Unit 11, PO Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395. Mailed payments are check or money order.
  4. Wait for your results by mailUsually 7 to 10 business days to process, not counting mail time. Requests cannot be expedited.

Bring

  • Completed OSP request form
  • Blue FD258 fingerprint card
This covers Oregon records only; other states and national checks are separate requests.

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