The Public Records Detail is located on the first floor of Police Headquarters at 620 West Washington Street, just off the main lobby. Hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for city holidays and every 3rd Wednesday of the month when their office will close at 3 p.m.

Fingerprint Services

There is a fee of $6 per fingerprint card. Many agencies require that you be printed on a card that has been provided to you. In the case you did not receive a card, the Public Records Detail will print you on a blank fingerprint card. In the case that the fingerprint card is rejected for a reason other than the quality of prints, the Public Records Detail is unable to refund the fee. A valid government issued ID is required to be fingerprinted.

Letter of Clearance / Review of Criminal History

This letter will provide a local search of Phoenix Police Department arrest/criminal records - only. A search of the records of any other jurisdiction (local, state or federal) is not conducted or implied. You may only obtain a Letter of Clearance on yourself. Under Arizona's Public Records Law (A.R.S. § 39-121), Public Records Detail employees cannot provide you with information on another persons arrest record.

To obtain a Letter of Clearance you must provide:

· A valid government issued photo identification card. (ex: Driver's License)
· Fingerprints

To obtain a letter by mail:

• Submit a photo copy of your government issued photo identification card
• A set of fingerprints. (Fingerprints must be obtained at your local police agency)
• Fee (Checks made payable to the City of Phoenix)
• (No arrest record)
• $28.00 (With an arrest record)

Phoenix Police Headquarters
R & I Bureau Public Records - 1st Floor
620 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Copies of Departmental Reports or Other Reports Released Under the Public Records Law

You can request copies of Departmental Reports or other reports released under the public records law by visiting the Public Records Detail's office in person or mailing a request to the Public Records Detail. Your request must provide specific information about the incident as well as the reason for the request.

To request a copy of an Accident Report you may follow the same steps above or obtain a copy by clicking the On-line Accident Reports link to the right of this screen.

If you have any other questions you can contact the Public Records Unit by calling 602-534-1127, or e-mail public.records.ppd@phoenix.gov