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Live Scan is an inkless fingerprinting process that captures fingerprints electronically and submits them directly to the appropriate government agency for background checks.

Live Scan is commonly required for: - Government employees - Volunteers - Professionals seeking licenses (e.g., healthcare, education, security) - Individuals undergoing background checks for employment or certification

The fingerprinting process itself takes about 10–15 minutes, but background check results may take 72 hours to several weeks, depending on the agency.

You will need: - A valid photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) - The Live Scan request form provided by the requesting agency - Payment (if applicable)

Costs vary depending on the agency and location. Some employers or government agencies cover the fee, while others require applicants to pay.

No, Live Scan fingerprinting is specific to each request. If you need fingerprints for multiple purposes, you may need separate submissions.

You can check the status by contacting the agency that requested the fingerprinting or using the tracking number provided at the time of submission.

If fingerprints are rejected due to poor quality, you may need to resubmit them at no additional cost.

Expunged records may still appear in certain background checks, depending on the requesting agency.

No, Live Scan fingerprinting is only for criminal background checks and does not include drug testing.

In most cases, results are sent directly to the requesting agency, but some states allow individuals to request their own records.

Live Scan fingerprints are only valid for the specific request and do not carry over to future applications.

If fingerprinting is required for employment or licensing, refusal may result in disqualification from the process.

Results are typically processed by: - The Department of Justice (DOJ) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - State licensing boards

No, Live Scan fingerprinting requires in-person fingerprint capture.

No, Live Scan fingerprinting is only required for positions that involve security, licensing, or working with vulnerable populations.

A BCI background check searches criminal records within the state of Ohio, while an FBI background check includes national criminal records from all states.

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These checks are often required for: - Employment in government agencies, schools, healthcare, and security - Professional licensing (e.g., teachers, nurses, real estate agents) - Volunteer positions working with vulnerable populations - Firearm purchases and concealed carry permits

Yes, individuals can request their own background check for personal review or employment purposes.

- BCI background check results typically take 5–30 days. - FBI background check results are usually available within 72 hours but may take longer depending on processing times.

- BCI background checks may show sealed records if the correct reason code is used. - FBI background checks generally do not display expunged records, but some sealed records may still appear.

Certain professions require periodic rechecks: - Educators and school employees may need an FBI recheck every 5 years. - Some healthcare and security positions require annual background checks.