At PrintScan, we prioritize your convenience. Whether you choose to drop by one of our numerous service centers or prefer our technicians to visit your location, we ensure a seamless experience to fulfill all your fingerprinting needs.
Choose a convenient location to get fingerprinted for an FBI background check. As an FBI Approved Channeler, PrintScan, helps speed up the delivery of Identity History Summary Checks (rap sheets) on behalf of the FBI.
View PrintScan locations on the map below then schedule an appointment to select your location.
Select an appointment date and time, then receive an email confirmation to complete your appointment.
Receive your results according to the delivery method you select in the scheduling process.
An Authorized Recipient (AR) is an entity, nongovernmental or governmental, that is authorized by federal statute or federal executive order to receive fingerprint background check results on behalf of a prospective employee to determine their suitability for employment. AR entities that are issued an ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) number are entitled to outsource their fingerprint submissions through Approved FBI Channelers for more efficient processing.
Not all employers are considered Authorized Recipients and written approval and permission from the FBI is required.
Examples of Authorized Recipient Entities include:
Federally Chartered or FDIC Banking Institutions
Native American Tribes
Public Housing Authorities
Applicants for Federal Employment
Flight Training and Aviation
Whether you visit one of our many locations or have a technician come to you, PrintScan makes it easy to satisfy any fingerprint requirement.
Results within 24-48 business hours
Email and hard copy results within 5-7 business days
Email and hard copy results within 3-5 business days
Email and hard copy results within 1-3 business days
Under federal law, you can use your FBI Background Check Report (also known as Identity History Summary or Criminal History) to review, correct, or update your personal record. FBI Background Check Reports are not used for employment or licensing. Questions on employment or licensing background checks should be directed to the State Identification Bureau for the state requiring the background check.
PrintScan stocks standard FBI fingerprint cards (FD-258 and FD-1164). Cards can be provided to you if needed.
What are the reasons for an FBI Fingerprint Check?
International adoption
Student visas
Court related matters
Personal review
Foreign travel
Attorney requests
Can I take care of everything for an FBI background check in one place?
PrintScan handles all the steps in any one of our convenient locations. FBI results are typically received within 24 business hours via email. Mailed results times vary depending on the shipping method selected.
How long does an FBI fingerprinting session take?
The fingerprint capture process averages from 5-10 minutes. This does not include any wait time you may experience.
How far back does an FBI background check go?
An FBI background check includes criminal history of the applicant's lifetime.
How do I know if I need an FBI background check apostilled?
If the country you plan to visit is part of the Hague Convention, you may need to apostille your FBI background check. Please check with the requestor requiring an apostille.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/ Discover/American Express).
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