Warrant Checks for Active Warrants and Pending Cases
Find pending criminal cases and warrants reported by the courts with county, statewide, and national criminal searches.
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County and National Coverage
A warrant check looks for pending criminal cases and active warrants tied to a person. Warrants are issued by courts, so the most reliable way to find them is a county criminal search in the counties where the person has lived, backed by statewide and national database searches. Results show what the courts report; not every warrant is reported to background check sources.
Why Warrant Checks Matter
An active warrant or pending case can affect hiring, leasing, and licensing decisions, and many people want to know their own status before applying.
- Find pending cases and warrants courts report.
- Search where the person has lived using an SSN trace.
- Confirm results at the county court.
- Check your own record before a job or lease.
What Does a Warrant Check Include?
A warrant check combines criminal searches that can show:
- Pending cases: Open criminal cases and their filing court.
- Active warrants: Warrants where the court or source reports them.
- Criminal history: Convictions found in the same searches.
- Address history: Counties to search, based on an SSN trace.
Turnaround: National searches are instant; county court searches take 2–3 business days.
Customize Your Screening Package
Warrant Check options start at $16.96. Compare packages and individual searches, then choose the checks that fit your needs. No account required for a one-time order.
- County Criminal Search$22.50
- National Criminal Database Plus$16.96
- Statewide Criminal Court Search$25.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about warrant check coverage, timing, and ordering.
How do I check if I have a warrant?
Order a county criminal search in the counties where you have lived, plus a national criminal database search. You can also contact the county clerk or sheriff’s office directly.
Will a background check show an active warrant?
It can, if the court or source reports it. County court searches are the most likely to show pending cases and warrants.
Can I search warrants nationwide?
There is no single public nationwide warrant database. A national criminal database search plus county searches gives the broadest coverage.
How long does a warrant check take?
National database results are instant; county searches usually take 2–3 business days.
Can employers check candidates for warrants?
Yes, with the candidate’s written authorization under the FCRA. Pending cases are reportable, but employers should consider local fair chance rules.
Is a warrant check confidential?
Yes. Reveal delivers reports securely, and checking your own record does not notify the courts or police.
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