In an era where the population is growing at an increasing rate and individuals and organizations are highly concerned with security, FBI background checks have become commonplace for many procedures. It’s estimated that one in six U.S. citizens have a fingerprint on file with the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS).Background checksare required in situations such as:
- Employment opportunities
- Seeking legal representation
- Fulfilling pre-adoption requirements
- Student or work visas
- Foreign work or travel
- and many more
In order to view your background check, it’s helpful to go through a company that can take you through the process and capture your fingerprints in an accurate manner. Most organizations require two forms of identification, including one that’s government-issued, a photo ID, and currently valid.
What Can You Expect?
Your fingerprint will be sent to the FBI’s automated fingerprint information database. A report will be generated that includes all information that the FBI has on any prior arrests, including:
- Name of arresting agency
- Arrest date
- Arrest charge
- Arrest disposition, if available
If there are no records on file associated with your prints, you will receive a letter to that effect. Results are generally received within three to five business days, but can vary depending on FBI processing times. If you find information that you would like to dispute, it may be necessary to go directly to the contributing agency, such as the county court or police department, to challenge data. You may also contact the FBI CJIS Division in order to correct inconsistencies.
