Westminster Colorado Background Check Guide

A Westminster background check uses statewide records kept by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Westminster sits in both Adams County and Jefferson County in the northwest Denver metro area with over 116,000 residents. The CBI runs an online portal for criminal history background checks. Court records, fingerprint background check services, and public record requests are all part of the background check process in Westminster, Colorado.

Westminster CBI Background Check Online

The fastest way to run a background check in Westminster is through the CBI Internet Criminal History Check. This system is called the ICHC. A Westminster background check through the ICHC costs $6 and returns results right away. The ICHC searches the CBI criminal database for records tied to a name and date of birth. Westminster residents use this background check tool from home at any hour.

To start a Westminster background check online, go to cbirecordscheck.com. You need the full legal name and date of birth. The system takes credit or debit cards. Your Westminster background check results appear on screen. You can print the background check report or save it as a PDF. This name-based background check covers Colorado state records only. It does not include FBI data. For a broader Westminster background check with national records, a fingerprint-based background check is needed.

The CBI portal at cbi.colorado.gov lists all background check types for Westminster residents. The ICHC is a public tool. Anyone can use it for a background check. No restrictions apply.

The CBI ICHC portal is the starting point for a Westminster background check online.

After you submit the form, your Westminster background check results display in seconds. The background check report shows Colorado criminal records on file. A "no record" result means the CBI has no criminal history under that name in its background check database.

Note: The $6 ICHC background check is name-based. It may return records for people with similar names. A fingerprint background check is more accurate for Westminster.

Westminster Fingerprint Background Check

A fingerprint background check gives higher accuracy than a name-based background check. Westminster residents who need a fingerprint background check visit an approved vendor. The CBI accepts fingerprints from two providers. Both serve Westminster and schedule online or by phone.

The two approved vendors for a Westminster fingerprint background check are:

• IdentoGO by IDEMIA: Schedule a background check at uenroll.identogo.com or call 844-539-5559. Multiple locations near Westminster.
• Colorado Fingerprinting: Schedule a background check at coloradofingerprinting.com/cabs or call 833-224-2227. Serves the Adams County and Jefferson County areas around Westminster.

Westminster fingerprint background check fees depend on scope. A Colorado-only fingerprint background check costs $16.50 to $17.50. A combined Colorado plus FBI fingerprint background check costs $39.50. The Colorado plus FBI background check is common for Westminster residents who need thorough results for licensing. State background check results take a few days. FBI background check results take up to two weeks.

Colorado Fingerprinting handles fingerprint background checks for Westminster residents.

Once fingerprints are captured, they go to the CBI for background check processing. The CBI compares prints against its criminal database for your Westminster background check. If you selected the FBI option, prints also go to the federal system. Westminster residents get background check results by mail or through a secure portal.

Westminster Court Record Background Check

Court records are a key part of any background check in Westminster. Because Westminster spans two counties, records may be in Adams County or Jefferson County courts. Where a case is filed depends on where it started. Both counties feed into the state system that supports a Westminster background check.

The Colorado Judicial Branch has an online docket search at courts.state.co.us/dockets. This free tool lets you look up case data by name or case number. Westminster background check cases appear under Adams County District Court or Jefferson County District Court. The docket search shows case type, filing date, charges, and outcome. It adds depth to a CBI background check for Westminster.

Westminster municipal court handles local violations. These are separate from district courts. For criminal cases tied to Westminster, the district court records in Adams County and Jefferson County are the main sources. Felony and misdemeanor cases appear in the state docket. This online search is a good first step in a Westminster court record background check.

Note: Docket results may not include sealed or expunged records. A Westminster background check through courts shows only cases open to public view.

Westminster Background Check Records Law

Colorado law governs which background check records are open. Under C.R.S. 24-72-304, criminal justice records may be open for public inspection. This statute applies to all background check records in Westminster. It covers arrest records, court records, and criminal justice data held by state and local agencies in Westminster.

The law allows agencies to charge fees for background check copies. Westminster residents requesting background check records from the CBI, Adams County, or Jefferson County should expect per-page fees. Some background check records may be restricted. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and investigative files are not part of a public background check in Westminster. The CBI background check returns only records that meet state criteria for release.

The CBI headquarters is at 690 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO. Phone: (303) 239-4208. For questions about a Westminster background check, fees, or forms, the CBI fees and forms page has current details. Walk-in services are available at the Lakewood office for Westminster residents who prefer in-person background check requests.

Adams and Jefferson County Background Checks

Westminster is one of few Colorado cities in two counties. The Adams County part covers eastern and northern Westminster. The Jefferson County part covers southern and western Westminster. This dual-county status affects where background check records are filed. A thorough Westminster background check should cover both counties.

Adams County has its courthouse in Brighton. Jefferson County has its courthouse in Golden. Both courts handle criminal cases from Westminster. If you are running a background check on a Westminster resident and want court details, search both county docket systems. The CBI online background check pulls from a statewide database, so a single Westminster background check at the CBI covers records from both Adams County and Jefferson County.

Civil cases and other filings in Westminster also split between the two counties. The county line runs through the center of the city. Westminster city services run as one municipality no matter which county an address falls in. For a background check tied to a Westminster address, the CBI is the simplest route. You do not need to know which county applies to run a Westminster background check online.

How to Run a Westminster Background Check

There are several ways to run a background check in Westminster. The right method depends on what you need. Here is a summary of background check options for Westminster residents and anyone checking records for a person in the Westminster area.

For a quick name-based background check in Westminster, use the CBI ICHC at cbirecordscheck.com. This $6 online background check is the fastest Westminster option. It searches Colorado criminal records by name and date of birth. Background check results are instant. This works well for a general Westminster background check when fingerprints are not required.

For a fingerprint background check in Westminster, schedule with IdentoGO or Colorado Fingerprinting. Background check fees range from $16.50 for state-only to $39.50 for state plus FBI. This background check method is more precise. It ties results to one person through biometric data. Many Westminster organizations require this level of background check.

For a court-based background check in Westminster, search the docket system at courts.state.co.us/dockets. Check both Adams County and Jefferson County for Westminster cases. This is free. Pair a court search with a CBI background check for a fuller picture of Westminster records.

Note: No single source captures every record. A full Westminster background check may combine the CBI online background check, a fingerprint background check, and a court docket review.

Westminster County Record Pages

Westminster spans Adams County and Jefferson County. Both counties keep their own courts, clerk offices, and record archives. For county-level background check details beyond the statewide CBI background check, visit the individual county pages. These pages cover background check fees, office locations, hours, and record types for Westminster residents.