Getting a Copy of Your Oklahoma Criminal Record
Which Oklahoma agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) handles criminal history record requests. The fastest route is CHIRP, OSBI's online portal for name-based checks (chirp.osbi.ok.gov); Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, How to Request a Criminal History Background Check; About CHIRP
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) handles criminal history record requests. The fastest route is CHIRP, OSBI's online portal for name-based checks (chirp.osbi.ok.gov); you need an email address and a credit card or bank account. You can also send OSBI's Criminal History Request Form by fax (405-879-2503, credit card only), by mail, or in person at OSBI, 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays). Requests must include at least full name and date of birth. Fingerprint-based checks require original fingerprint cards sent by mail or in person. OSBI lists fees of $15 (name-based) and $19 (fingerprint-based); under SB 1921 (74 O.S. 150.9), the fees rise to $20 and $25 effective November 1, 2026. CHIRP: https://oklahoma.gov/osbi/chirp/chirp.html |
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| What relief the state offers | Oklahoma uses the term "expungement," which means sealing the record so the public cannot see it. Records are not physically destroyed. There are two main types. A "Section 18" expungement (22 O.S. § 18) seals the entire arrest record and the court record. A "Section 991c" expungement is for people who completed a deferred sentence: it expunges the plea, and the case is shown as "pled not guilty, case dismissed," but the arrest record stays. Oklahoma also has a "Clean Slate" law that will make some categories eligible for expungement without a petition, and the Governor can grant pardons. This entry relies on OSBI's official summaries. |
Where to get help in Oklahoma
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) handles criminal history record requests. The fastest route is CHIRP, OSBI's online portal for name-based checks (chirp.osbi.ok.gov); you need an email address and a credit card or bank account. You can also send OSBI's Criminal History Request Form by fax (405-879-2503, credit card only), by mail, or in person at OSBI, 6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays). Requests must include at least full name and date of birth. Fingerprint-based checks require original fingerprint cards sent by mail or in person. OSBI lists fees of $15 (name-based) and $19 (fingerprint-based); under SB 1921 (74 O.S. 150.9), the fees rise to $20 and $25 effective November 1, 2026.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma uses the term "expungement," which means sealing the record so the public cannot see it. Records are not physically destroyed. There are two main types. A "Section 18" expungement (22 O.S. § 18) seals the entire arrest record and the court record. A "Section 991c" expungement is for people who completed a deferred sentence: it expunges the plea, and the case is shown as "pled not guilty, case dismissed," but the arrest record stays. Oklahoma also has a "Clean Slate" law that will make some categories eligible for expungement without a petition, and the Governor can grant pardons.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.