LiveScan submits fingerprints electronically, which is usually much faster than mailing paper cards.
Some out of state agencies and federal programs still require fingerprints on paper FD-258 cards.
Ohio security guards and private investigators must complete fingerprint background checks as part of licensing and registration.
Nurses, home health aides and many other health care workers in Ohio need fingerprint background checks.
Ohio teachers, substitutes and many school employees must complete BCI and FBI fingerprint checks.
Ohio requires fingerprint background checks for many jobs, licenses and volunteer roles.
Being prepared makes your fingerprinting appointment quick and easy.
A reason code tells the state why your background check is being run and which laws apply.
Ohio background checks come in two main types: BCI and FBI.
LiveScan is electronic fingerprinting that captures your prints digitally and sends them securely for a background check.