ID Theft Registry

California's Identity Theft Data Base was established to help victims of identity theft who have been wrongfully accused or associated with crimes.

If you have been charged with a crime committed by another person using your stolen identity or if your identity has been mistakenly associated with a record of criminal conviction, you can register to enter your name into the Identity Theft Data Base.

Once confirmed, your information would be entered into the Department of Justice data base and used to show others that you were actually not responsible for the crime. This information would be available via a toll-free number to the identity theft victim, criminal justice agencies and other individuals and agencies authorized by the victim to see the information.

The data base was created by state Penal Code Section 530.7

To find out how you can apply, see Registry Application Process.

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Registrations Requirements

To register as a victim of identity theft, you must obtain a registration application packet from the DOJ. You can call toll-free to 1 (888) 880-0240 or visit the Packet Instruction Page in this website.

The packet will contain all the necessary forms and/or instructions that you must complete and submit to the DOJ. These requirements include:

• Court Order verifying victim status (contact your nearest court for the applicable order)
• IDENTITY THEFT: Application for Registration as Victim form
• REQUEST FOR LIVESCAN SERVICE (applicant fingerprint submission form)

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Forms

Court Order

You should obtain one of the following acceptable court orders:

• Certificate of Identity Theft: Judicial Finding of Factual Innocence (CR-150 form - included in packet)
• Court Disposition issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 530.5(c)
• Record Sealing issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 530.6(b)
• Record Sealing issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 851.8 (BCII 8270 form - included in packet)

Otherwise, you must obtain a separate order verifying victim status. Contact the Clerk of the Court in your jurisdiction to file a motion for victim status or seek private legal assistance to file for an order attesting to your status as a victim of identity theft.

Fingerprints

You should be fingerprinted electronically at an official LiveScan fingerprinting site, such as a Sheriff's Office or Police Department. They will send your fingerprints to the DOJ. There may be a fee, and they may insist on cash only. Ask for details when you call for your appointment. There is no additional fee for the DOJ Identity Theft Registry.

For the location of LiveScan Fingerprinting sites nearest you, call toll free 1 (888) 880-0240.

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Process

Upon receipt, the DOJ will verify the information you have submitted, including your fingerprints, with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If all information is complete and accurate, it will be entered in the Identity Theft Database. If the DOJ is unable to make an entry in the database due to incomplete or inaccurate information, the department will contact the applicant or return the applicable form(s) to the applicant for correction and resubmission.

In addition, information will be updated to the state Automated Criminal History System (ACHS) identifying you as a victim of identity theft and directing law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to contact the DOJ for further information concerning your registration to the Identity Theft Data Base.

When your registration is complete, you will receive a letter to verify your registration as a victim of Identity Theft.

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Access

Californians can call toll-free: 1 (888) 880-0240.

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer regarding outstanding citations or other warrants, this toll-free phone number is continually staffed around the clock 365 days a year. Callers will be put in touch with an analyst who will assist with registration or access to the stored identity theft data base information. Callers who are verified as registrants in the data base, may also use this toll-free number to request updates to their registration information (addresses, phone numbers, release information, etc.).

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Security

Your registration will be retained in the Identity Theft Data Base and the Automated Criminal History System until you reach age 100.

A record of access to the data base shall be maintained and released to the victim upon the written request of the victim.

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