Information Services

Information Services takes reports, provides proof of a police report, provides a criminal history check, and other services such as finger printing.
Page updated on November 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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The Information Services Section is located at Alexandria Police Headquarters and accessed in the lobby.  It is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Information Services is closed to the public on Wednesdays, weekends and holidays.

Police Headquarters Address:
3600 Wheeler Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703.746.4444

Warrants

For warrant information on yourself, you must appear, with ID, in person at Police Headquarters. Please do not call as warrant information will not be discussed over the telephone. You may appear at any time to see if there is a warrant for you at Police Headquarters.

Criminal History Records Information Request

Criminal History Records Checks are available through the Virginia State Police.

**There is no expedited or same-day service. Normal turnaround is 15 business days after we receive your mail.**

Mailing address:
Virginia State Police 
Civil & Applicant Records Exchange (CARE)
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23235

The Virginia Department of State Police is prohibited from disseminating juvenile record information except as provided in VA Code §19.2-389.1. Anyone may use the VA State Police form SP-167 and it requires signature and notarization in Section 1 for yourself/applicant (the person who’s Virginia background check search will be conducted on), however, if you would like another individual or agency to receive your completed background check results, that individual or representative from that agency must sign section 2 and have their signature notarized as well.

There are two methods of obtaining a Virginia criminal history record check. For information regarding national fingerprint-based background checks for those providing care to children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, see the information below.

The SP-167 form below requires notarization. NotaryCam is an available service for those who need access to an online notary for Virginia name search background checks. Access NotaryCam >>>

NotaryCam is not a viable option for those who need fingerprint-based searches.

 

(1) Criminal History Records Check (SP-167)

Criminal history record dissemination is governed by VA Code §19.2-389.

Download the instructions for the completion of this form.

Create your SP-167 request to be printed for mailing to the Virginia State Police (must mail in one form per request).

Examples of entities/individuals eligible to use this form are:

  • Individuals
  • General Public
  • Private Companies
  • Out-of-state agencies

(2) Criminal History Records Check (SP-230)

NOTE: You MUST be an employer or prospective employer in the state of Virginia to utilize this form.

Criminal history record dissemination submitted on the SP-230 is governed by VA Code § 19.2-389. Pursuant to this section, the following non-criminal justice entities are empowered to receive criminal record name searches using the SP-230 form. This form does not require notarization and will provide the following agencies Virginia conviction data only.

  • Domestic/ International Adoptions & Foster Care Agencies
  • Hospital Pharmacy Employees
  • Adult Home Care Facilities
  • Licensed Homes for Adults
  • District Homes for Adults
  • Adult Day Care Centers
  • Licensed Child Care Centers
  • Unlicensed Child Care Centers
  • Cities/Counties Under a Duly Enacted Ordinance
  • Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
  • Virginia employers

The following agencies are entitled to receive complete criminal record information from CARE as specified by law:

  • Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
  • Specific Volunteer Agencies
  • Foster Care Agencies*
  • Domestic/International Adoption Agencies
  • Gaming Commission
  • Office of Interdepartmental Regulations*
  • State Lottery*
  • Armed & Unarmed Security Guard Companies
  • Court Order/Subpoena
  • Public School Boards*
  • State Corporation Commission
  • State Board of Elections
  • Volunteer Fire & Rescue Depts.
  • VISA/Passports for International Travel
  • Virginia Racing Commission*
  • Depts. Social Services–Mental Health/Retardation Substance Abuse*
  • Dominion Energy

*Statutes provide for submission of fingerprints for a state and federal search of fingerprint files at a cost of $13.75 for the VSP CARE search and $13.25 for search of the Federal Bureau of Investigation file; for a total fee of $27.00. For more information, visit Fingerprinting for Non-Criminal Purposes.

Since these entities are statutorily entitled to criminal name searches, the State Police has developed the Non-criminal Justice Interface (NCJI). This program is explained on the Central Criminal Records Exchange page, and a name search produces electronic responses within 72 hours, or less.

3) National Criminal Background Check For Employees or Volunteers (SP-325)

The National Child Protection Act/Volunteers for Children Act (NCPA/VCA) permits the use of a national fingerprint-based background check for the screening of prospective Virginia employees with access to children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.  You must live and work in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

For more information visit the VSP site: Virginia Criminal History Record Check – Virginia State Police

Police Incident Report Verification

$10 Fee - check or money order made payable to the City of Alexandria

Police reports are not released.  You can request a Police Incident Report Verification by mail (Attn: Records Section 3600 Wheeler Ave Alexandria, VA 22304), if the report lists you as the victim, complaint/reported party. The verification includes information from the original report, including:

  • The victim’s name
  • The incident’s address
  • The offense
  • The report number
  • A brief summary of the incident
  • Any stolen/damaged items
  • Any injuries received
  • The request will also need to contain a self-addressed envelope.

When making your request, you must pay the $10 fee and provide a copy of your valid photo ID and all the necessary information concerning the incident. The picture identification must be notarized.

Lost/Stolen Passports

If your passport is from a foreign country and has been lost/stolen/missing, you may report the matter to your embassy or to the INS; do not report the matter to the Alexandria Police Department.

Crash Reports

$5 Fee - check or money order made payable to the City of Alexandria

You can request a CRASH Report by mail (Attn: Records Section 3600 Wheeler Ave Alexandria, VA 22304).

You can request an accident report if:

  • You were directly involved in the crash and your name is listed on the report
  • You are the owner of the property that was involved in the crash
  • You are listed as an injured passenger/pedestrian
  • You are the insurance company or attorney representing the person(s) involved
  • When making your request, you must pay the $5 fee and provide a copy of your valid photo ID and all the necessary information concerning the incident. The picture identification must be notarized.
  • The request will also need to contain a self-addressed envelope.

You can also access crash reports online at http://www.crashdocs.org/va-alexandriapd.

 

CONTACT NUMBERS:

Police Department non-emergency number:                   703.746.4444

Information Services Section main number:                   703.746.6200

 

 

For Freedom of Information Act request please visit the FOIA page for the City of Alexandria.