Criminal records search

Know their record before you trust them.

Search public court, arrest and conviction records by name and state, gathered from county courts and state repositories.

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What you'll find

What a records search covers

Public records only, matched to the person by name, age and location.

Criminal

  • Convictions

    Felony and misdemeanor convictions with case outcomes.

  • Arrests

    Arrest records and booking details where public.

  • Court cases

    Case numbers, charges, dates and courts.

Other records

  • Traffic

    Citations and serious driving offenses.

  • Civil cases

    Lawsuits, judgments and restraining orders.

  • Offender registry

    Sex offender registry status.

By the numbers

Records are public, but scattered

Thousands of courts keep their own files. We search them together.

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County court sources

0 in 3

US adults have a record (est.)

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State repositories

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To run a search

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How it works

Three steps to a clear answer

1

Enter a name

Add a state or city to narrow it down.

2

We search the courts

County, state and federal public sources.

3

Review the matches

Check age and location to confirm it's the right person.

Why Heyroles

Why search records

01

Date safely

Check someone before you meet them alone.

02

Vet a roommate

Know who you're sharing a home with.

03

Reconnect safely

Check an old contact before you meet up again.

04

Verify a story

Confirm what someone told you about their past.

Use cases

For personal safety

For your own peace of mind, not for screening applicants.

  • Before a first date
  • Checking a new neighbor
  • Researching a business partner
  • Looking up your own record
Our data

Where the information comes from

We only compile information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. We never hack, scrape private accounts or access sealed records.

Public records

Court filings, property deeds, business registrations and other records published by government bodies.

Directories

White pages, business listings and other publicly listed contact directories.

Social & web profiles

Profiles and posts that people have chosen to make publicly visible online.

Breach indexes

Aggregated indexes of known data breaches, used to flag exposure without revealing passwords.

Telecom data

Carrier, line type and numbering-plan information that identifies how a number is registered.

Licensed data partners

Commercial data providers who supply records under license and applicable law.

Global coverage

Worldwide data coverage

Search phone numbers, emails and names across 190+ countries, on every major continent.

*Coverage shows the share of searches in each region that return at least one data point. Illustrative figures.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for hiring or tenant screening?

No. Heyroles is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. Using results to decide on employment, housing, credit or insurance is prohibited. Use an FCRA-compliant screening service instead.

How accurate are criminal records?

Court records can be incomplete, sealed, expunged or matched to the wrong person with a similar name. Always confirm details with the court before acting on them.

Is Heyroles legal to use?

Yes. Heyroles compiles information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. You agree not to use results for purposes regulated by the FCRA such as employment, tenancy or credit decisions.

Will the person know I searched for them?

No. Searches are confidential. We never contact, alert or notify the person or number you look up.

How much does it cost?

Choose a membership for unlimited searches. See the pricing page for current plans. Every plan can be cancelled at any time from your account.

How do I cancel?

Log in and open Account → Subscription, or use the cancellation page. You keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for.

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