Find Alpharetta Background Check

An Alpharetta background check can be run through local police or the county sheriff. Alpharetta is in Fulton County, and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office handles county-level criminal history requests from its Atlanta office. The Alpharetta Police Department keeps its own records for cases and arrests within city limits. With more than 67,000 residents, Alpharetta is a major city in north Fulton County along the Georgia 400 corridor. Both the city police and the county sheriff maintain separate sets of records that can be useful for an Alpharetta background check.

Alpharetta Police Department Records

The Alpharetta Police Department is at 2565 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, GA 30009. The main number is 678-297-6300. For records, call 678-297-6310. The department keeps files on arrests, incidents, and investigations that Alpharetta officers handled. If you need records from a case the Alpharetta police worked, this is where you go. The records division can tell you what they have on file and what fees apply for copies. Walk-in requests are the standard process during business hours.

Alpharetta has a well-staffed police department that covers a busy area with a mix of tech companies, shopping centers, and residential neighborhoods. The department processes its own cases and keeps those files separate from what the Fulton County Sheriff holds. When you run an Alpharetta background check through the city police, you get data specific to incidents within Alpharetta city limits. For broader coverage, you would also want to check with the Fulton County Sheriff or use a state-level search tool. The records staff at 678-297-6310 can answer questions about what their files cover and how to request copies.

Fulton County Sheriff for Alpharetta

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office processes county-level background check requests at 185 Central Ave SW in Atlanta. Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat runs the office. The fee is $15. You pay with cash or a U.S. postal money order. No other forms of payment are accepted. The office is in downtown Atlanta, which means Alpharetta residents will need to drive about 25 to 30 miles south to get there. Call 404-612-5100 to ask about hours and wait times before making the trip.

At the sheriff's office, you give the staff a full name and date of birth. They search Fulton County files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. This pulls up county-level data that covers Alpharetta and every other city in Fulton County. Results may take a few business days given how busy the office gets. Fulton is the most populated county in Georgia, so the volume of background check requests is high. If you can, go early in the morning to cut down on your wait time at the counter.

Note: The Fulton County Sheriff's Office only accepts cash or U.S. postal money orders for the $15 Alpharetta background check fee.

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The Fulton County Police Department page lists services that cover the Alpharetta area at the county level.

Fulton County agencies process background check records for Alpharetta residents and cases that go through the county court system.

State Options for Alpharetta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains statewide records that include all Alpharetta and Fulton County data. You do not need to visit any office in person to use the state tools. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and returns felony conviction results by email. It searches all 159 counties. Type in a name and the system checks for felony records across Georgia. The results come fast. But only felony convictions appear. Arrests without a conviction, pending cases, and misdemeanors are not included.

For a more complete Alpharetta background check, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the best option. It searches GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprint results catch things that name searches miss, and they can find out-of-state records too. IdentoGo has locations near Alpharetta in the north metro Atlanta area. Results usually come back within 24 to 48 hours. The cost is more than a name check, but you get a deeper and more reliable result.

Note: The GCIC does not do name-based searches for the public, so local agencies or online state tools are your options.

Alpharetta Background Check Costs

An Alpharetta background check costs between $15 and $25 depending on which path you take. The Fulton County Sheriff charges $15 with cash or money order. The state felon search is $15 online. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more and include a service fee. The Alpharetta Police Department may charge for copies of incident and arrest reports. Call 678-297-6310 for their current fees. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the state caps the fee for a criminal history check at $20.

Getting the payment method right matters. The sheriff only takes cash or postal money orders. The felon search takes cards online. IdentoGo takes cards at their sites. Each agency has its own rules, and showing up without the right payment means you leave empty-handed. Check before you go. A quick phone call can save you a wasted trip.

Record Laws Affecting Alpharetta

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public searches. If a record from Alpharetta has been restricted by a court, it will not show up in a standard background check. This is important to know because it means results may have gaps. Not every arrest or case will appear once a restriction is in place. The record still exists in the system, but it is hidden from public view.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 is another factor. Someone who completed a sentence under this act may not have their conviction show as a conviction in background check results. Juvenile records are sealed. All of these rules apply across Georgia. They come up in Alpharetta background checks just like they do everywhere else in the state. Knowing these laws helps you understand why some records may be missing from the results you receive.

Alpharetta Contact Details

• Alpharetta Police: 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
• Police Main Line: 678-297-6300
• Records Division: 678-297-6310
• Fulton County Sheriff: 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Sheriff Phone: 404-612-5100
• Sheriff Fee: $15 (cash or money order)

Alpharetta residents have two clear paths for a background check. The local police department is right in the city, which is convenient. The county sheriff has broader records but requires a trip to Atlanta. For state-level searches, the online tools let you skip the drive entirely. Pick the option that fits what you need. If you want local case data, start with the Alpharetta Police. If you want county-wide coverage, go to the Fulton County Sheriff. If you just need felony data, use the Georgia Felon Search from home.

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