All fingerprints must be submitted to BCI electronically through WebCheck or a card scan unless the required reasons for an exemption are met. To obtain a background check, visit or contact one of the Web Check locations identified on the listing.
To obtain an Ohio criminal records check report, an applicant must complete a form and complete a fingerprint impression sheet at an authorized agent of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
An Ohio background check for employment may include: National, federal, state, and county criminal background checks to look for felony and misdemeanor convictions. Employment and education verification to confirm a candidate's work history, degrees, and credentials.
Individuals must submit a request for a background check electronically in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR). Individuals are still required to submit fingerprints ing to the Ohio BCI and FBI process.
All investigations and records are obtained and handled in a confidential manner and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The following procedures will be used: (i) Most background investigations provide a seven year history.
Processing Time and Copies of Background Check Results Fingerprints that were completed at an outside agency may take up to 30-90 days to receive results. The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation does not expedite any background checks.
While some of the requested information might vary, most Ohio employers ask for reports about their prospective employees' criminal records, employment histories, and educational information.
The most common types of employment background screening include: Address History, Civil Records, SSN Verification, Criminal Records, Resume Verification, Medical Registration and Sanctions, and Drug and Alcohol Testing.
The BCI report must list 147 022 as the reason code which will ensure the proper search is being conducted and instructs the Webcheck location/BCI to provide the report directly to the applicant. Note: It may take up to 40 days to receive the BCI report.