Overview

The Records and Permits Units of the Roswell Police Department’s Support Services Division are responsible for providing a variety of essential services and issuing permits for regulated business activities.

Services provided include:

  • Accident reports
  • Alcohol pouring/handling permits
  • Arrest record restrictions (expungements)
  • Criminal history reports
  • Demonstration permits
  • Impound releases
  • Incident reports
  • Ink-rolled fingerprints
  • Local records checks
  • Massage establishment licenses
  • Police open records request
  • Solicitor permits
  • Weapon discharge permits
  • Work permits

Select a Service Below for More Information

Alcohol Pouring/Handling Permits

Fee: $50 per year

Required Documents:

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit an Alcohol Pouring/Handling Permit Application.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to schedule an appointment.
  3. Payment, a picture, and fingerprints will take place during your appointment.

Alcohol Pouring/Handling Permit Application

Arrest Record Restrictions (Expungements)

Arrest record expungements are for arrests prior to July 1, 2013.

Find Out More about Arrest Record Expungements

Fee: $25

Required Documents:

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit an Arrest Record Expungement Request.
  2. Call Roswell Police Records at (770) 640-4100 to start the expungement process once your request has been submitted.

Arrest Record Expungement Request

Criminal History Report

Fee: $20

Required Documents:

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit an Criminal History Release Form.
  2. The applicant will receive notification by email or phone once the Criminal History Report(s) are available for pick up, normally 2 business days after submission.
  3. Once available, Criminal History Report(s) can be picked up from Police Records between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  4. Payment will take place when the Criminal History Release is picked up.
  5. Criminal History Releases must be picked up within 30 days.

Criminal History Release Form

Ink-Rolled Fingerprints

Fee: $20 per card

Required Documents:

  • A valid government issued photo ID is required to establish your identity.
    • Documents that Establish Identity

Application Process:

  1. Schedule an Ink-Rolled Fingerprint Appointment.
  2. Payment and fingerprints will take place during your appointment.

Limitations:

  • There is a limit of 4 cards per person, per appointment. If more are needed, please schedule multiple appointments.

Schedule an Ink-Rolled Fingerprint Appointment

Local Records, Incident Reports, Open Records

Local Records Checks

Local Records Checks are completed by email or in person at no charge.

Email Roswell Police Records

Single Incident

To obtain a copy of a single incident report, email us at policerecords@roswellgov.com.

  • Please include the case number, if available.
  • We will respond within 3 business days.

Email Roswell Police Records

Multiple Incidents (Police Open Records Request)

If your request is related to multiple incidents, you must submit a Police Open Records Request. Fees may apply.

Submit a Police Open Records Request

Note, if you would like to submit an open records request not related to Police, find out more at our Open Records page.

Accident Reports

Vehicular accident reports are available for a fee of $5 and can be obtained through the Police2Citizen website using the "Accident Report Search".

All reports involving a minor under the Age of 18 will not appear on the Police2Citizen Website. If your report does not appear, please email policerecords@roswellgov.com to request a copy of the report.

Accident Search on the Police2Citizen Website

Incident Search by Location

The Police2Citizen website can be used to search for incident records surrounding a known address or business location within a specified date range using the "Event Search".

Event Search on the Police2Citizen Website

Solicitor Permits

Fee: $50 per 6 month period

Required Documents:

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit an Solicitor Permit Application.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to schedule an appointment.
  3. Payment, a picture, and fingerprints will take place during your appointment.

Solicitor Permit Application

Weapon Discharge Reports

Fee: Free

Required Documents:

  • A valid government issued photo ID is required to establish your identity.
  • A hunter's safety certificate is required.
  • Express written permission from property owner, if other than applicant, is required.

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit a Weapon Discharge Permit Application.
  2. You will receive a weapon discharge card by email once the application is processed.

Weapon Discharge Permit Application

Work Permits

Important: If you already have a State of Georgia Massage Therapist License, you are not required to get a work permit.

Fee: $50 per year

Required Documents:

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit an Work Permit Application.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to schedule an appointment.
  3. Payment, a picture, and fingerprints will take place during your appointment.

Work Permit Application