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FBI Background Checks

Offering FBI Background Check services for citizens, residents, and non-residents.

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.

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Understanding FBI Background Checks

An FBI Background Check provides a detailed summary of a person's criminal record, often termed a "rap sheet." This report collates data from federal, state, and local law enforcement entities. Although businesses might require background checks for job prospects, only individuals can obtain their criminal history summary directly from the FBI.

Benefits of an FBI Background Check

An FBI Identity History Summary Check allows individuals under federal law to access, amend, correct, or update their personal records. While this summary provides valuable insight into one's criminal history, it's crucial to note that it isn't designed for employment or licensing validations. If you require a background check specifically for job applications or licensing purposes, it's advisable to engage with the appropriate State Identification Bureau.

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Purposes of an FBI Background Check

  • International adoptions
  • Acquiring student visas
  • Legal court proceedings
  • Personal record inspection
  • Traveling abroad
  • Solicitor or lawyer requests

Understanding Approved FBI Channelers

An Approved FBI Channeler is a vetted private entity authorized by the FBI to electronically submit fingerprints and relay results to the individual or sanctioned recipient.

PrintScan proudly stands as one of the 23 FBI-sanctioned Approved Channelers in the US.

Services by an Approved FBI Channeler are primarily tailored for US Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents. However, non-citizens and non-residents can also avail of our services, albeit with potential variations in pricing and result timelines.

FBI Channeling Service Mailing Options for US Residents

Explore the various mailing solutions available for our esteemed US Citizens and Permanent Residents using the FBI Channeling Service.

  • FedEx Overnight

    Fastest Delivery Speed

    Takes 1-3 Business Days. Live Scan fingerprint capture and electronic result in 24 hrs.

    Printed on tamper proof paper.

  • USPS Priority Mail

    Fast Delivery Speed

    Takes 3-5 Business Days. Live Scan fingerprint capture and electronic result in 24 hrs.

    Printed on tamper proof paper.

  • Email Only

    Normal Delivery Speed

    Takes 24-48 Business Hours. Live Scan fingerprint capture.

    Results in PDF format.

Electronic Departmental Order Service Options for Non-US Individuals

Discover the tailored solutions available for individuals outside the US via our Electronic Departmental Order Service.

  • Email-Only FBI Background Check

    Normal Delivery Speed

    Takes 8-14 Business Days. Utilizes Live Scan fingerprint capture technology.

    Secure Results Delivered in PDF

  • FBI Check via USPS Regular Mail

    Normal Delivery Speed

    Takes 8-14 Business Days. Incorporates Live Scan fingerprinting.

    Official Hard Copy straight from the FBI
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Have an FBI-Certified Inked Fingerprint Card?

Let us digitize your completed fingerprint card and seamlessly forward it to the appropriate agency on your behalf.

  1. Book Your Appointment Now
  2. Select "FBI Background Check - Departmental Order"
  3. At the prompt, choose "I possess a Completed Fingerprint Card"
  4. Follow the step-by-step guidance and finalize your request
  5. Post your cards along with the necessary forms
  6. Await your results - it's that simple!
Flatbed Scanner

Do you have a flatbed scanner?

You can scan in your inked card and email it directly to us!

  1. 600 dots per inch (dpi)
  2. Bitmap (BMP) Image Format Required
  3. No JPG or PNG Compression
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Comprehensive Apostille & Authentication Services by PrintScan

Relocating, working, or studying abroad? Many countries may require an FBI Criminal History Summary Report - commonly termed as an FBI Background Check or Departmental Order. Ensure swift processing with PrintScan, as we offer electronic fingerprint transmission for a rapid background check.

Plus, make your FBI background check universally recognized with our Apostille service, adhering to the Hague Convention of 1961 standards.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PrintScan system secure?
We deploy a state-of-the-art, secure cloud server for our platform. Rest assured, your data and files are encrypted and safeguarded at all times.
What does PrintScan do with my fingerprints after scanning?
Your privacy is paramount. PrintScan ensures that fingerprint cards and fingerprint images are not retained beyond 30 calendar days post-receipt or upon the successful execution of the transaction, whichever timeframe is shorter. All fingerprint data is meticulously destroyed/deleted, adhering strictly to the FBI CJIS Security Policy.
Who has access to my fingerprint data?
Your fingerprints, once scanned, are dispatched directly to the FBI database for intricate processing. The only time we might reexamine your fingerprints is in cases where the system might decline them owing to inferior quality images.
How much time does the fingerprinting process consume?
The procedure is swift and efficient. Generally, the entire fingerprint capturing process spans just about 10 minutes from the moment you're ushered in.
When can I anticipate receiving my fingerprinting results?
Electronic results, in most cases, are dispatched to your email within a brisk 48 hours, with a majority arriving within the initial hour. For results that are mailed, they're dispatched within 24 hours post the receipt of your electronic result. The delivery period can differ based on the mailing choice you opt for.
Are there any specific documents I should bring for the fingerprinting session?

To verify your identity, please bring two of the following IDs with you. At least one ID must be from the primary list and must match your current name and address to proceed with fingerprinting. We only accept current, valid, and unexpired photo identification documents.

As a primary form of photo identification, the following documents may be presented by an applicant when being fingerprinted:

  • State-issued driver’s license*
  • U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
  • Federal Government Personal Identity Verification Card (PIV)
  • Uniformed Services Identification Card
  • Department of Defense Common Access Card
  • Foreign Passport with Appropriate Immigration Document(s)*
  • USCIS - Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
  • USCIS - Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
  • Federal, state, or local government agency ID card with photograph
  • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
  • Canadian driver's license
  • State ID card if the state's identification card standards are the same as for the driver's license
*Examples of appropriate immigration documentation as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services include Temporary I-551 Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV), Temporary I-551 Permanent Resident Stamp, or paper version of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record.

However, in the absence of primary identification, applicants may provide at least 2 secondary identification documents including:

  • State Government Issued Certificate of Birth
  • U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Identification Card
  • Native American tribal document
  • Social Security Card
  • Court Order for Name Change/Gender Change/ Adoption/Divorce
  • Marriage Certificate (Government Certificate Issued)
  • U.S. Government Issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Draft record
  • School ID with photograph
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560)
  • Replacement Certificate of Citizenship (N-561)
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
  • Replacement Certificate of Naturalization (N-570)
  • Utility Bill (Address)
  • Jurisdictional Voter Registration Card
  • Vehicle Registration Card/Title
  • Paycheck Stub with Name/Address - the financial information can be redacted (removed, marked out, or otherwise hidden)
  • Jurisdictional Public Assistance Card
  • Spouse/Parent Affidavit

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