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See my arrest record: compare your FBI self-history with local arrest and court records

If you are reviewing your own history, fingerprint-based self access is stronger than a name search because it establishes positive identity. Then use the local agency and court records to understand event details and final disposition.

Search public records Enter a name and state to begin.
Use fingerprints for your self-history, then reconcile any issue with the submitting agency or court.
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Start with positive identity, then trace the source record

The FBI summary can show information reported through fingerprint submissions; local records can explain the underlying arrest and case outcome.

FBI self-history is fingerprint basedThe Identity History Summary is a personal rap-sheet route tied to fingerprint submissions.
You can challenge inaccurate summary informationThe FBI provides a challenge process and requires positive identification.
Local records add event and case contextUse the relevant agency and court to verify booking details and final disposition.
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What should you know about this search?

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To see your own arrest record, request your FBI Identity History Summary using the required fingerprint process, then compare it with the local arresting/booking agency and court records for each event. If information is inaccurate or incomplete, use the FBI challenge instructions and supporting court or agency documents rather than relying on a third-party name search.

Self-review works best when the summary is traced back to source records

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Positive identification

Submit fingerprints through the approved FBI Identity History Summary process.

2
Read each reported event

Separate arrest date, agency, charge text and disposition information in the summary.

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Open local source records

Use the arresting agency and court to understand the event and current disposition.

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Challenge errors with documentation

If information is inaccurate or incomplete, follow the FBI challenge process and provide supporting records.

Your self summary and local case file serve different purposes

Self-review sourceWhat you can confirmWhat requires the originating record
FBI Identity History Summary Fingerprint-linked information maintained by FBI from submitted records Every local narrative, mugshot, jail note or court attachment.
Local agency record Original arrest/booking context within that jurisdiction Complete nationwide criminal history.
Court record Filed charges and disposition Agency details that never became part of the case file.

Use the self-review process to correct identity and disposition problems

Summary review

  • Check names/identifiers, agency, arrest and disposition fields.
  • Flag entries that are incomplete or do not match source documents.

Source verification

  • Get the relevant docket, dismissal/expungement order or agency correction document.
  • Use documentation in the formal challenge/correction path.

Keep a small reconciliation table for each event

Search fieldBest useVerification note
Arrest date/agency Match summary to local event Confirms which submitting jurisdiction to contact.
Charge text Compare summary with current court filing/disposition Detects stale or incomplete outcomes.
Case number Retrieve supporting court documents Useful for dismissal, correction or expungement proof.
Fingerprint/self identity Establish that the summary belongs to you Avoids same-name ambiguity inherent in public name searches.

A self-history check should end with correction or documented confirmation

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Verify identityUse the fingerprint-based process rather than a name-only public search.
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Compare source documentsMatch each summary entry to local agency and court records.
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Gather proofCollect docket, order or agency documentation for any disputed item.
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Use the challenge routeSubmit corrections through the process identified by the FBI and/or originating state agency.
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Where this page was verified

External sources are marked nofollow.

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FBI - Requesting FBI Records
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FBI - Identity History Summary FAQs
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USAGov - State and local governments
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See my arrest record: compare your FBI self-history with local arrest and court records: common questions

No. The FBI requires fingerprints for positive identification before releasing an Identity History Summary.
The FBI provides a challenge process; supporting court or agency documentation can be used to show inaccurate or incomplete information.