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How to Apply for FBI Criminal Background Check?

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ubmitting an Identification Record Request to the FBI

Step 1: Complete the Applicant Information Form.

  • If the request is for a couple, family, etc., all persons must sign the form.

  • Include your complete mailing address. Please provide your telephone number and/or e-mail address, if available.

Step 2: Obtain a set of your fingerprints.

  • Provide the original fingerprint card. Previously processed cards or copies will not be accepted.

  • Your name and date of birth must be provided on the fingerprint card. Fingerprints should be placed on a standard fingerprint form (FD-258) commonly used for applicant or law enforcement purposes.

  • Include rolled impressions of all 10 fingerprints and impressions of all 10 fingerprints taken simultaneously (these are sometimes referred to as plain or flat impressions).

  • If possible, have your fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting technician. This service may be available at a law enforcement agency.


Step 3: Submit payment.

  • Option 1: Obtain a money order or cashier’s check for $18 U.S. dollars made payable to the Treasury of the United States. Please be sure to sign where required.

  • Option 2: Pay by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form. Don’t forget to include the expiration date of the credit card that you are using.

  • Important note: Cash, personal checks, or business checks WILL NOT be accepted.

  • Payment must be for the exact amount.

  • If the request is for a couple, family, etc., include $18 for each person.

  • If the request is for multiple copies per person, include $18 for each copy requested.

Step 4: Review the Identity History Summary Request Checklist

to ensure that you have included everything needed to process your request.


Step 5: Mail the required items

the items listed above signed applicant information form, fingerprint card, and payment of $18 U.S. dollars for each person or copy requested—to the following address:
FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request

1000 Custer Hollow Road


Clarksburg, WV 26306


Note: Although the FBI employs the most efficient methods for processing these requests, processing times may take approximately eight weeks depending on the volume of requests received


Please visit us at CertifixLiveScan.com to find your nearest location, or give us a call at 1-800-710-1934, or email us at support@certifixlivescan.com.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far back does a live scan background check go?

    The live scan results will contain your entire criminal history.
    This will not include expungements.

  • Who can I contact to check the status of my live scan?

    You can check the status of your live scan on the Department of Justice Applicant Status Check website: https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/checkstatus which will let you know if it is still processing or if it has been completed. You will need your date of birth and ATI number. The ATI number should be located at the bottom of the live scan form you received after you did live scan.

  • What if the agency didn’t get the FBI results or background check?

    1. Ask if they submit a California live scan.
    2. If yes, they have to contact the Department of Justice. Learn More

  • How can I find my criminal background for personal use?

    You can print out a Record Review Live Scan Form, take it to the nearest live scan location and the results would be sent to your address.
    DOJ fee is $25, plus a rolling fee at location.
    This can be used if you need to visit someone in prison. Learn More

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