Getting a Criminal Background Check from Harrison County Sheriff's Office: What to Bring and Where to Submit

Start by getting the Criminal History & Background Check Request form from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office Public Records Division. This same office handles submissions, so you'll return there with your completed paperwork.

Double-check that you have the correct form - specifically for a criminal history/background check, not a general public-records request. You can fill it out on a computer or by hand. Either works, as long as everything is complete and ready to sign.

Don't forget to sign the form before you submit it. The Public Records Division won't process unsigned requests.

Take your completed, signed form to the Public Records Division at 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503. That's where they accept and process requests.

What ID to Bring

• ✓ State-issued driver’s license
• ✓ State identification card

Bring a copy of your ID for your own records and keep the original handy for check-in. Having key personal details written down also helps - you won't have to recall them on the spot at the counter.

Submit your criminal history/background check request at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Public Records Division: 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Public Records Division is closed on weekends.

Tips to Smooth Request

• ✓ Go during Public Records office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
• ✓ Sign the form before you hand it in.
• ✓ Bring a state-issued driver’s license or state ID card with you.
• ✓ Submit the request in person at 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.
• ✓ If you have questions before you go, call the Public Records Division at 228-896-0626.

Working against a deadline? I recommend calling 228-896-0626 before you head over. Ask what ID they need and how long processing takes - it'll save you a second trip.