Because LiveScan prints are sent electronically, results usually return much faster than mailed ink cards.
Many Ohio professional licenses require fingerprint background checks before approval.
Some applications for other states, federal programs or international purposes require paper FD-258 fingerprint cards.
Security officers and private investigators in Ohio must complete fingerprint background checks for state registration.
Child care workers, foster parents and adoptive families in Ohio must complete fingerprint background checks.
Columbus is home to major hospitals and health systems, and many health care jobs require fingerprint checks.
Teachers, substitutes, coaches and school staff in Columbus area districts need BCI and FBI background checks.
A little preparation helps your Columbus fingerprinting appointment go smoothly.
Most Columbus employers and licensing boards ask for a BCI check, an FBI check or both.
LiveScan fingerprinting captures your prints electronically and sends them securely for BCI and FBI background checks.
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.
FindLiveScan helps applicants locate LiveScan fingerprinting providers and understand electronic fingerprinting requirements.
PISGS is a Youngstown BCI and FBI fingerprinting resource from Ohio Security & Investigations.