Obtain an FBI Criminal Identification Record via FBI Approved Channelers

Under Departmental Order (DO) 556-73. An individual may obtain a copy of his/her FBI criminal identification record, upon request, for review and correction purposes, to challenge the information on record, or satisfy certain legal requirements such as a requirement for adopting a child; requirement to live, work, or travel in a foreign country; and/or other court-related matters.


FBI-approved Channelers receive the fingerprint submission and relevant data, collect the associated fee(s), electronically forward the fingerprint submission with the necessary information to the FBI CJIS Division for a national criminal history record check, and receive the electronic record check result for dissemination to the individual. An FBI-approved Channeler simply helps expedite the criminal history record information on behalf of the FBI.


The process for making a request through an FBI-approved Channeler is consistent with FBI submission procedures. Please note that an FBI-approved Channeler may have different methods or processes for submissions. Furthermore, additional fees may apply above the FBI fee for requests submitted through an FBI-approved Channeler. Contact each Channeler for processing times.


Federal Bureau of Identification Notification: If your response requires an apostille, you will need to contact the FBI directly in order to obtain your background check. FBI requirements prohibit any channeler to process fingerprints that require an apostille. This service is available for US Citizens and US Permanent Residents only.


Individuals can now request a copy of their own FBI criminal history record for the following reasons:

• To review or to request a correction or update
• Challenge information on their record
• Satisfy certain legal requirements such as a requirement for adopting a child
• As a requirement to live in a foreign country
• As a requirement to work in a foreign country
• As a requirement to travel in a foreign country
• Other court related matters

Procedure: Choose a valid FBI Approved Channeler


National Credit Reporting
www.myFBIreport.com
(800) 441-1661
-DOWNLOAD FORM 1-
-DOWNLOAD FORM 2-
Fill up and Submit Application Form
FEE – $ 39.95 (per person/per copy)


National Background Check, Inc.
www.fastfingerprints.com
(877) 932-2435
-DOWNLOAD FORM-
Fill up and Submit Application Form
FEE – $45 (per person/per copy)


Accurate Biometrics
www.accuratebiometrics.com
(773) 685-5699
-DOWNLOAD FORM-
Fill up and Submit Application Form
FEE: $50.00 – Standard Service (per person/per copy)


Here is a list of other FBI Approved Channelers for corporate applications or schedule a fingerprint appointment.

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/list-of-fbi-approved-channelers


All forms and requests must be submitted with two sets of your fingerprints

• Print a standard fingerprint form (FD258) from the following link – Download and Print Fingerprint Form. Or obtain a FD258 fingerprint card.
• Provide 2 original fingerprint forms or cards (FD258) (Xerox copies are not acceptable)
• Your name and date of birth and signature must be provided on the fingerprint card. Fingerprints should be placed on the FD 258 fingerprint card, commonly used for applicant or law enforcement purposes.
• Individuals may NOT fingerprint themselves; fingerprints MUST be obtained from a law enforcement agency or through Accurate Biometrics, pursuant to the DO Requirements.
• 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).