Gwinnett County Background Check

Gwinnett County background check records are available through the Sheriff's Office and the Gwinnett County Police Department in Lawrenceville. Sheriff Keybo Taylor leads the sheriff's office, which handles criminal history searches for one of the most populated counties in Georgia. Gwinnett County is part of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and processes a large number of cases each year through its court system. The sheriff's office and police department both maintain records, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds statewide data that covers Gwinnett County. With multiple agencies and search options, you have several ways to get background check results here.

Gwinnett County Sheriff Background Check

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is at 2900 University Parkway in Lawrenceville. Call 770-619-6500 for questions about the background check process. Sheriff Keybo Taylor's office charges $20 for a background check. You must visit in person. Mail-in requests are no longer accepted at this office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

To get a Gwinnett County background check from the sheriff's office, you need a notarized waiver (original only, no copies), a valid government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security number. The notarized waiver is a firm requirement. Without it, the staff will not process your request. You can get documents notarized at many banks, shipping stores, and law offices around Gwinnett County. Make sure the waiver is an original with the notary seal, not a photocopy.

Payment options include cash, debit cards, credit cards, local checks, and money orders. American Express is not accepted. Bring a different card if that is what you carry. The office runs a name-based search through local files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office website has more details about their services and procedures.

The sheriff's website lists office hours, location details, and the requirements for submitting a background check request in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County Police Department

The Gwinnett County Police Department is a separate agency at 446 West Crogan Street Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Call 678-377-4300 to reach them. The police department handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and keeps its own records for incidents, arrests, and cases that its officers responded to. If the person you are searching lived in unincorporated Gwinnett County, the police department may have records that the sheriff's office does not hold locally.

Fingerprinting services are available through the police department at $10 per card. This can be useful if you need to submit fingerprints for a state or federal background check through the GAPS system. Getting records from both the sheriff's office and the police department gives a more complete view of a Gwinnett County background check, since the two agencies cover different parts of the county and keep separate files.

Gwinnett County Criminal Court Records

Criminal case records in Gwinnett County are held by the Clerk of Superior Court. The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit handles a high volume of cases each year. Superior court processes felonies. State court and magistrate court deal with misdemeanors and lesser offenses. You can visit the courthouse in Lawrenceville to review case files that include charges, pleas, trial results, and sentencing data. These records are part of the public record under Georgia law.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI releases criminal history data to private citizens under certain conditions. Not all records are available. Juvenile records stay sealed. The First Offender Act lets eligible individuals restrict their conviction from public searches after completing their sentence. A Gwinnett County background check might not show every case from the courts due to these legal protections. The clerk's office can help you figure out if a specific record is available or has been restricted.

State Search Tools for Gwinnett County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history database. All Gwinnett County arrest and conviction data feeds into this system. You can search from home without going to Lawrenceville. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and shows felony convictions across all 159 counties. Enter a name and get instant results. This tool only covers felony convictions.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo provides the most complete search. It pulls records from GBI and FBI databases, covering both in-state and out-of-state data. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate and avoid false matches. Results take 24 to 48 hours. There are many IdentoGo fingerprinting locations throughout Gwinnett County. Visit the GBI services page for full details on every search method and its cost.

Gwinnett County Background Check Fees

A background check at the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office costs $20. Fingerprinting at the police department is $10 per card. The statewide felon search is $15 online. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more and include the IdentoGo service fee.

At the sheriff's office, accepted payments are cash, debit cards, credit cards (no American Express), local checks, and money orders. This is more flexible than many county offices, but the American Express restriction catches some people off guard. Bring a different card or cash to be safe.

Gwinnett County Special Units

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office has specialized units that handle specific types of records and cases. The Sex Offender Registry unit can be reached at 770-619-6808. They track registered sex offenders living, working, or attending school in the county. The Family Violence unit is at 770-822-3150. These units can provide specialized information that may not show up in a standard background check. If you need data related to these areas, contact the units directly for guidance on what records are available.

Gwinnett County Contact Details

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a full list of all Georgia sheriff offices. Here are the Gwinnett County contacts.

• Sheriff's Office: 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Sheriff Phone: 770-619-6500
• Sheriff: Keybo Taylor
• Police Dept: 446 West Crogan Street Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Police Phone: 678-377-4300
• Background Check Fee: $20
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM

Gwinnett County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia. The sheriff's office and police department both stay busy. Plan your visit during less busy hours if possible. Early morning tends to have shorter wait times than midday. Remember to bring your notarized waiver, valid ID, and Social Security number, or the staff will not process your Gwinnett County background check request.

Gwinnett County Cities

Gwinnett County has several cities with dedicated pages on this site. Background check records for residents of these cities go through the Gwinnett County courts and sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

Gwinnett County borders several counties in the northeast metro Atlanta area. These pages have background check information for surrounding counties.