Arizona Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Arizona

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Arizona, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Arizona Cities

• Chandler
• Gilbert
• Glendale
• Mesa

• Peoria
• Phoenix
• Scottsdale
• Surprise

• Tempe
• Tucson
• Yuma

Arizona Background Check Contact Information

Arizona State Information Hotline:
(602)542-4900

Arizona State Website:
www.state.az.us

Governor's Office

Attorney General's Office

State Archives
Criminal Records
Department of Public Safety
Criminal History Records Unit PO Box 6638
Phoenix AZ 85005-6638
(602) 223-2223
(602)223-2972 (fax)

Incarceration Records

Driving Records
Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 2100
Phoenix AZ 85001
(602) 255-0072
(fax number not provided)
www.dot.state.az.us/MVD/mvd.htm

MyRightsCentral.com

Vehicle Ownership Information
Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 2100
Phoenix AZ 85001
(602) 712-8420
(fax number not provided)
www.dot.state.az.us/MVD/mvd.htm

Vital Statistics (birth, death) [divorce, marriage records available only at county level]
Department of Health Services
Vital Statistics Section
PO Boix 3887
Phoenix AZ 85030
(602) 255-3260
(602) 249-3040 (fax)
www.hs.state.az.us/vitalred/index.htm

Business/Corporate Records
Corporation Commission
1300 W. Washington Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007
(602) 542-3285
(602) 542-3414 (fax)
www.cc.state.az.us/corp/index.htm

Trade Names

Workers Compensation Information
State Compensation Fund
3030 N. Third St.
Phoenix AZ 85012
(602) 631-2000
(602) 631-2213 (fax)
www.statefund.com

UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
UCC Division
Secretary of State
State Capitol
Phoenix AZ 85007
(602) 542-6187
(602) 542-7386 (fax)
www.sosaz.com/business_services/ucc.htm

Civil And Criminal Information By City/County

Arizona Criminal Records

Below are Arizona's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 286,906
• Violent Crime: 8,099
• Property Crime: 38,616
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 315
• Forcible Rape: 193
• Robbery: 1,708
• Aggravated Assault: 5,883
• Burglary: 4,185
• Larceny Theft: 32,822
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,411
• Arson: 198
• Other Assaults: 24,471
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 1,901
• Fraud: 2,062
• Embezzlement: 213
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 1,145
• Vandalism: 11,026
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 2,701
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 956
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 1,626
• Drug Abuse Violations: 30,349
• Gambling: 268
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 2,336
• Driving Under the Influence: 36,200
• Liquor Laws: 24,236
• Drunkenness: 3
• Disorderly Conduct: 16,653
• Vagrancy: 1,368
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 79,591
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 3,086

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• Number of Agencies:

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