How do I check my own criminal record?

You can search for criminal records using your social security number. You can also visit the website of the states criminal justice division for the state within which you were convicted or arrested. You may also want to choose a premium search where you can quickly search through several million public records relating to crimes in all states. So, the best way to check your criminal record for free is to go to the government websites direct or choose an online search. It’s pretty easy to get felony background checks and also to do an NCIC background check.