Illinois Expungement Center

Illinois Expungement Center

Municipal Chicago
Criminal Records

Chicago Police Headquarters

If your arrest was in Chicago, you can get your Chicago RAP Sheet (Record of Arrests and Prosecutions). The RAP sheet is a list of all arrests, charges, and court case outcomes that happened in Chicago.

In person

There is a $16 fee, payable only by cash, check, or money order. While you are there, request a copy of your Illinois State Police Statewide Criminal History Transcript at no additional cost. 

Chicago Police Headquarters
3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653
(312) 745-5508

You will need to first go and get your fingerprints taken. The hours for this service are 8:30-12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.While there, you will fill out an envelope with the address you wish to receive the RAP sheet. You will receive your RAP sheet in the mail 7-10 business days from the date you were fingerprinted.

By mail

You can also request your RAP sheet by mail. You will need:

  • A set of your fingerprints from a local police department,
  • A photocopy of your ID,
  • A $16 money order made out to the Department of Revenue,
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope (the RAP sheet will be sent directly to you), and
  • A letter to the Chicago Police Department asking for a copy of your Chicago RAP sheet along with your phone number in case they have questions.

Mail all this to:

Chicago Police Department
Unit 166
Attention: Jerry Young
3510 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

If you have any questions, call the Chicago Police Department at (312) 745-5644.

Get started today on your Illinois expungement!