TBIallows the general public to obtain a Tennessee adult criminal history on any individual. The process may be completed online or by mail. Background check results are provided electronically. A valid email address is required.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offers the general public and qualified organizations criminal background checks through its contractor. The contractor, not law enforcement, should be used when individuals need to purchase a fingerprint-based background check. Each has its own scope, rules, and process, so please review the following information carefully.
Per IC 25-1-1.1-4 an individual applying for an initial license or certificate for certain license types shall submit to a national criminal history background check at the cost of the individual. Criminal history background checks are not required for renewal applications.
Service Codes for Scheduling Your Criminal Background Check:* Please locate your service code that corresponds with your application license type in order to schedule your criminal background check. New for 1/5/2023*
Applicant Notification and Record Challenge: Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedure for obtaining a change, correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, CFR, 16.34.
Hazardous Material Endorsement for Commercial Driver's Licenses
The Transportation Security Administration passed regulations requiring commercial drivers that transport hazardous materials to undergo a security screening that includes a criminal history background check. Commercial drivers in Maryland can apply for their Hazardous Material Endorsement and receive the required security screening at the same time. Detailed instructions for the application and renewal process for the Hazardous Material Endorsement can be found on the Motor Vehicle Administration website.
Private employers must complete the Private Party Petition packet:
If approved under the Private Party Petition process, the agency is only entitled to Maryland (State) criminal history record information.
Federal Register - Notice of Fee Increase
Effective January 1, 2019 rates for submitting federal background checks via the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System - Central Repository increased in accordance with the fee schedule established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cost to providers increased by $ 1.25 per fingerprint-based submission. Fingerprint-based volunteer submission increased by $.50 cents.
Your R.I. state background check will reflect fingerprint-supported arrests that resulted in a criminal conviction or equivalent or that are pending prosecution at the time of the inquiry. These include both misdemeanors and felonies. These records will include dispositions such as guilty or nolo pleas; guilty verdicts; guilty filings, not guilty filings, and deferred sentences until those dispositions are expunged or sealed by the court.
Background checks used for criminal justice, law enforcement, or other specific purposes may require additional information. These inquiries typically involve: the process for expungement of criminal charges, legal name changes, criminal court proceedings, records requested for admission to the practice of law (the bar) (including character and fitness and disciplinary committee requests), enlistment in the armed forces, firearms purchases, or concealed carry permit applications. These checks will also be provided to inquiries from a law enforcement agency, the Courts, and attorneys authorized to receive this information. If you need a state background check for one of these reasons, please advise BCI staff when you make your request.
If you require a national background check for employment, your employer will provide you with paperwork prior to coming in for a background check. For more information about how to obtain a national background check please refer to the tabs below.
We will only provide a copy of your state background check to you. We will provide a copy of your state background check to a third party only with a signed and notarized release. These records may not be disseminated, reproduced, or used for purposes other than as authorized by law.
You will need a valid state or federal photo identification. A list of acceptable IDs may be found under the state background check menu option below. State background checks cost $5. For acceptable forms of payment please review the payment menu option below. For more information about how to obtain a state background check please refer to the state background check menu option below.
There is no expiration date on a background check. However, your background check is time and date stamped. It is up to whomever you provide your background check to determine whether they require a more recent report.
The Office of Attorney General of Rhode Island does not have access to Juvenile Records. We can only process background checks for anyone who is 18 years of age or older. If you have any questions regarding juvenile records, please refer to Rhode Island Family Court.
It is our policy to process one state background check per person at the BCI window. If you require state background checks for multiple individuals, please consider sending via mail or dropping off in batches.
For transactions involving multiple background checks, please allow two business days for processing. Remember to include contact information for pick up notification and bring your ID/proof of any organization you work for when picking up.
There are a growing number of Rhode Island laws that require individuals to provide a fingerprint-based national background for purposes of employment, operating a business or serving as a caregiver. Below is a guide to where to obtain a national background check for specific purposes. The guide is subject to change as state laws are amended.
To obtain a national background check through the Office of Attorney General, individuals must read and complete the following form. To save time, we suggest you print and complete prior to coming in.
If you are a Long Term Care applicant seeking employment at one of the following program types, you MUST be registered by your potential employer and present a letter of eligibility with the registration number in order to be fingerprinted for the national background check:
The Office of the Attorney General can provide you with a set of your fingerprints on a fingerprint card to use as you need. The cost to be fingerprinted onto a fingerprint card is $15.80 with a credit/debit card.
If you are out of state needing fingerprint cards, you would need to contact a fingerprinting agency in your state. If you are not sure who can provide fingerprint cards or who can fingerprint in your state, contact your local law enforcement agency for more information.
Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "
pennsylvania.gov" or "
pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website.
Criminal history background checks for individuals are available at the PATCH site or download form SP 4-164, print the completed form, and mail it. An individual background check is $22 and can be notarized for an additional $5.
Companies, agencies and offices that routinely request checks can become a registered user on the PATCH site. Registered users can be billed monthly or use a credit card. Contact the help desk at
1-888-783-7972 and choose option 4 to set up a registered user account.
Online users can pay by credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Registered users can be invoiced monthly. Mail-in payments can be made by certified check or money order.
There are two CBI approved vendors for the Colorado Applicant Background Services (CABS) to take fingerprints for non-criminal justice reasons, such as employment or personal background checks: IdentoGO and Colorado Fingerprinting. Please visit the websites to schedule an appointment. Vendor locations are found throughout Colorado.
OCA - CONCJ**** Use the account number assigned to you by CBI. If you do not have a CBI account, please see the NEW ACCOUNT section of this site to set up a new account. Employer and Address - Name of the facility requesting the CHRI search including the complete mailing address. ***See Additional Information.*** MNU - Daycare License (Provider) number, which is a 5-10 digit number
***Additional Information: Search results are not authorized to be sent back to private individuals. In-home providers should include either the state or county human services name and address in the employer and address block.***
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