Background Checks and Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting / Background Check Services
The IRC offers electronic fingerprinting and background check services for both federal (FBI) and state (BCI). You may fill out and print the prior to coming to the IRC to save time if you wish, though a copy will be provided to you upon your arrival at the IRC.
Where:
The IRC (221 White Hall)
Kent Campus
150 Terrace Drive
Kent, Ohio 44242
When:
By appointment only. Walk-ins are not guaranteed.
Fees:
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Federal (FBI) | $33.00 |
| State (BCI) | $27.00 |
| Both (FBI & BCI) | $60.00 |
The IRC is accepting cash and at this time. A 3% fee will be applied to all card purchases. Checks are NOT accepted.
Departments may also authorize charges for fingerprinting using Interdepartmental Charges (IDC). Please contact the IRC to make arrangements. All individuals who charge a department's index number must be listed as an authorized user on the IDC sheet set up with the IRC.
The purchase of one background check (FBI, BCI, or combined FBI/BCI) yields one physical copy (can be sent to any domestic address) and one electronic copy (limited options, not an email address).
Bring:
- Current government-issued identification (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Payment (credit/debit card or cash)
- (or you may fill this out upon arrival)
- Know your Social Security Number
- Know the recipient's address (where the results need sent)
- Know the Ohio Revised Reason Codes as given by your employer or supervisor
*The IRC is not responsible for knowing the appropriate codes for your background check. A list of codes is available for patrons to browse, though it is recommended that patrons confirm their codes with their supervisor, employer, etc. The IRC nor its employees are responsible for the use of incorrect codes.
The BCI&I will usually complete an Ohio and federal criminal background check within 48 hours; however, it could take up to 4-6 weeks before you or the address you requested receive your results in the mail. This is your only official copy of your results. The IRC does not have access to your results and therefore cannot provide you with another copy. You can obtain additional official copies for a fee from BCI&I by calling 877-224-0043.
Ink Fingerprinting
The IRC does not provide ink fingerprinting.
For Additional Information:
*Please note that in order to be fingerprinted, you need to bring a current government-issued photo ID, credit/debit card or cash, and the address where you need the results sent. You also must know your social security number at the time of fingerprinting. The IRC does not know where your results should go, so please know the appropriate recipient address. This is your responsibility and we are not liable if you have the results sent to the wrong location.