Trying to sort out what you need to do to get a complete Connecticut background check can lead to a worn out brain because the process is so complicated. Unfortunately the person you need to check up on isn’t going to wait, or maybe you have been a victim of identity theft and need help clearing your name. You have several options available to you some of which offer distinct advantages over others.
Background checks in Connecticut are handled as in most states, through the Department of Public Safety, and more specifically, through the State Police Bureau of Identification. This agency maintains a central index of criminal history information from within the State and the following is available to the general public.
- Arrest records
- Convictions
Access to criminal records is available by mail only. A form must be printed and completed, and mailed to the Bureau of Identification. A fee of $50 is required for each name requested, including any aliases you want to check out. Although not required, you have the option for submitting a set of fingerprints with your request to assist in positive identification.
If you submit a request with just a name and no fingerprints for identification, the search will be exact match by name and birth date. There is no restriction on who you can do a search on using this method. However, a wait of 12-14 weeks for processing may put a bit of a crimp in any enthusiasm for using this service. Start here for the Connecticut state website if you wish to proceed with the state background check system.
Fortunately, you can also use an online service to acquire very complete Connecticut records and in some cases you will even receive more information than the state provides. As mentioned elsewhere, it would appear this is an oversight on the part of the state and you need to take advantage of these services before the plug is pulled on them. Below we have included the top resources for obtaining the various types of information you need.
Connecticut Marriage and Divorce Records
As with almost every state reliable marriage and divorce records are not easy to get, but Archives.com has an extensive datebase with what you need.
Connecticut Reverse Address Search
A Connecticut reverse address search is a very useful tool for verifying who lives at any address or to see if a business address checks out.
Connecticut People Search
A Connecticut person search is a great way to get a complete address and phone number history for any individual, and is essential to any background check.
Connecticut Reverse Phone Search
Discover who keeps giving you unwanted calls, or simply check to see who own any Connecticut phone number.
Connecticut Death Records
Use a Connecticut death records search to verify a whether someone has deceased or to check on your family history.
Connecticut Civil Court Records
Connecticut civil court records include tax liens, judgments, bankruptcies, even law suits, and are very useful to check on someone's integrity.
Connecticut Criminal Records
A state criminal records search in Connecticut will return felony, misdemeanor, and traffic convictions starting in 1986 and is extremely comprehensive.
Connecticut SSN Background Check
If you have the number, a SSN background check can be used to verify the social security number and to conduct a comprehensive background check.
Connecticut Family History Records
Connecticut family history records are useful whether your researching your family tree or simply curious about what secrets lie hidden in your history.
