The Records Division is comprised of civilian employees who provide clerical support for the Police Department by maintaining all reports of police-related activity and performing data entry into the Records Management System.

The Records Division is responsible for processing public records requests for police reports, criminal history checks, work permits, fingerprints, convicted person and sex offender registrations, photograph copies, business license backgrounds, and special event permits in accordance with Sparks Municipal Code, Chapter 5 and Nevada Revised Statutes.

Incident or Crime Reports

Public records requests are submitted to the Records Division. A juvenile criminal information is deemed confidential and cannot be released by Sparks Police. However, some exceptions may apply through the Second Judicial District Court. For more information, visit https://www.washoecourts.com/Main/FormsAndPackets, and select Miscellaneous Forms," then "JV - Petition for Release of Records."

When requesting an incident or crime report, please have the following information available

  • Report Number (for example 16-12345)
  • Your Name
  • Type of Incident (ex. burglary)
  • Involved person’s name(s)
  • Date and time of the incident
  • Address or location of the incident

Request traffic accident reports

Request all other incident or crime reports

Acceptable Forms of Identification

  • For services requiring a valid form of identification, the following is a list of acceptable photo ID’s
  • Any valid state driver’s license or state ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • US Military Identification
  • Passport
  • Resident Alien Card issued by INS
  • FEES MUST BE PAID IN CREDIT CARD, CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER***

Fingerprinting

  • Fingerprints services are taken electronically through live scan machines.
  • An appointment is required.   Schedule your appointment

Criminal History Check

All requests for a criminal history check will contain only Sparks Police Department arrests with a disposition.  It is your responsibility to contact Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, and Nevada Highway Patrol to obtain a complete criminal history check for Washoe County.

Work Permits

Prior to beginning employment in a job or position requiring a work permit, each applicant must fill out an application, pay all required fees, shall be fingerprinted, and photographed.  No portion of any such fee is refundable.  Each applicant must furnish a government-issued photo identification and confirmation that the applicant is legally capable of being employed in the United States.

An Appointment is required for all other work permits.  Schedule your appointment here:

Business License Background

Sparks Municipal Code requires certain business licenses to have a fingerprint background check performed.

An Appointment is required.  Schedule your appointment here:

Special Event Permits

  • Special event, sound amplifying, and special event alcohol permits are required on a public place or property.
  • An Appointment is Required.  Please call 353-2243 to schedule an appointment.

Sex Offender Registration

  • Sex offenders living or visiting within the limits of the City of Sparks must register in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 179D.
  • Sex Offender Initial Registration:  An Appointment is Required.  Schedule your appointment here.
  • Sex Offender Check-in:  An Appointment is Required.  Schedule your appointment here.

Convicted Person Registration

  • Convicted persons living or visiting with the limits of the City of Sparks must register in accordance with Nevada Revised Statue 179C.
  • Convicted Persons Registration:  An Appointment is Required.  Schedule your appointment here.