District of Columbia's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained by D.C. government agencies. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The D.C. Court of Appeals sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the DC Health Vital Records Division. Marriage records are filed with the Marriage Bureau of the D.C. Superior Court.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained by the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (Real Property) and the D.C. Recorder of Deeds.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
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Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- mpdc.dc.gov — Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants — State portal for District of Columbia wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Related Wants & Warrants Resources
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Wants & Warrants Databases
3 official District of Columbia wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the District of Columbia most-wanted list?▼
District of Columbia's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants. View the current list at mpdc.dc.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in District of Columbia?▼
Most warrants in District of Columbia are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants (mpdc.dc.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in District of Columbia?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in District of Columbia. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at mpdc.dc.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some District of Columbia warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old District of Columbia warrant?▼
A District of Columbia warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at mpdc.dc.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does District of Columbia share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. District of Columbia warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official District of Columbia Wants & Warrants at mpdc.dc.gov manages District of Columbia's NCIC interface and entry standards.