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Police Clearances

The Criminal Records Section (Criminal Justice Information Division) provides police clearances to the general public for many of the following needs: employment, licensing, adoption, apartment rental, hackers (taxicabs), or overseas travel.

At least 95 percent of the individuals served at our public service counters are seeking a police clearance. If you have an arrest record, your wait may be somewhat longer than others.

Criminal Records Section
  Information
Address
  Henry J. Daly Building
300 Indiana Avenue NW
MPDC Headquarters
Room 3055

(202) 727-4357
Hours
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 5:30 pm

Best Morning Hours
  9 am - 10 am
Best Evening Hours
  3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fee
  $7 (cash or money orders only; no credit cards or personal checks)
What's Needed
 

To make a request, you will need one of the following:

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver ID
  • Government ID (picture)
  • Birth Certificate, with Social Security Card

Things to Remember

  • You must be 18 years of age to retrieve a police clearance.
  • You cannot get information on juveniles.
  • Read over information on your record before leaving service counter.
  • Note the name of the clerk who served you.