Clearance Letter Request

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What is a Clearance Letter?

A Clearance Letter is a document issued by the UC Irvine Police Department Records Unit following a search of local UCIPD records. The letter verifies whether a summary criminal history record exists within UCIPD records.

Clearance Letters reflect only UCIPD records and do not include criminal history information from other law enforcement agencies.

Types of Clearance Letters

  1. Visa Clearance Letter
    Used for visa, immigration, or international travel purposes. The letter indicates whether the applicant has a summary criminal history record within UCIPD records and states that it is intended for visa-related use.

  2. General Clearance Letter
    Used for employment, residency, licensing, adoption, or other personal verification purposes. The letter verifies whether a summary criminal history record exists within UCIPD records.

Who May Request a Clearance Letter?
A clearance letter may only be requested by the individual whose record is being searched.