FBI Fingerprinting
Expedited FBI Background Check
FBI Fingerprinting
We are affiliated with an FBI Channeler, which allows us to provide electronic submissions to the FBI for faster processing of your FBI Background Check. Results can be accessed online, usually within a few days.
We have digital technology to expedite retrieving FBI Background Checks regardless of your location around the world.
We provide walk-in live scan fingerprinting services at our Springfield, Virginia office, which is part of the Washington D.C. (WDC) metro area. For companies or organizations located within the WDC metro area we also have mobile capabilities so it is easy for your company or organization to schedule appointments at your own site. Services is provided by appointment made online or by phone (703-212-8449).
Once you receive your official FBI pdf, please download and save it to your computer.
How to submit a request
Step one: get fingerprinted
Call our office for an appointment to have fingerprints taken and submitted electronically. You can also get fingerprinted at most local law enforcement agencies. When being fingerprinted, make sure it is done on the FBI standard FD-258 card. This form is available online at FBI.gov (Click Here)
We can process fingerprint cards taken elsewhere. If you are living overseas, you can have your fingerprints taken at the closest U.S. Consulate, local police or government agency. We have the capability to convert paper cards of your fingerprints to electronic files for submission to the FBI. So, if you have your prints taken elsewhere you can mail your fingerprint cards to our office and we can electronically submit those fingerprints to the FBI. The fingerprints have to fit within the indicated boxes on the FBI card. We have found that fingerprints that exceed the indicated boxes are rejected by the FBI software and therefore the background check cannot be processed. What to mail to us:
- Two sets of FD-258 Fingerprints Card. Please, send two sets of cards to ensure that the fingerprints are clear and readable. In some cases, the FBI may reject a set of fingerprints due to quality and clarity. If this happens, the second set will be submitted immediately reducing your wait time for a completed report. We have found that some fingerprints sent to us by mail arrive wrinkled and therefore may not be accepted by the FBI. As a security measure, if possible, we suggest you send the fingerprints printed on cardstock paper, and for shipping use a rigid envelope that will not fold or wrinkle
- Completed Order Form.
- Clear copy of your government issued photo I.D.
- Make payment online at https://fbibackgroundchecks.com/fees/
Step two: complete forms
Addresses provided on the release form must be United States residential addresses. Business addresses and PO Boxes are not accepted by the FBI. Email addresses provided must be personal emails.
Step three: pricing
The price is US$ 75 per FBI Background Check for results being emailed. A hard copy option is available for an additional fee.
Non-US citizens without permanent residence status
There are international travelers or individuals that for any reason have lived for some time in the U.S. and now need an FBI Background check. Please email us and we will detail the procedure.
FBI Background Check Apostille Service
If you are planning to use the FBI report in a foreign country it will require to be Apostille or Authenticated depending upon the country. Forward us the PDF of your report, will print it out on secure paper, or mail us the original hard copy. This document is apostilled or authenticated by the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) here in Washington D.C. The estimated turnaround time varies depending upon the workload at the USDOS.