How to apply FBI check?

IN USA

1. Visit local FBI field office or state police and get fingerprinted on fingerprint form
2-A. Fill out FBI clearance application form and apply through local (state) police

or

2-B Apply directly to FBI office (http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm)

FBI office address (where to send)

FBI CJIS Division – Record Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

*CRC is only valid after 6month of issuance.

*In order to apply FBI check you must fill out fingerprint form and FBI clearance application form ( http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm or nearest US embassy)

In KOREA

1. Obtain Fingerprint card from the US embassy in SEOUL or you can download a form at ( http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm)

2. Visit local police station (경찰서- Gyeong Charl Seo) and get fingerprinted on the fringerprint form

3. Contact your local (state) police department and find out proper procedure of FBI check (some of states don't allow you to apply FBI check directly)

4-A. Apply FBI check through local (state) police department

or

4-B Apply FBI check directly to FBI office (http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm)

FBI office address (where to send)

FBI CJIS Division – Record Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

 According to New E2 visa regulations, US citizen must obtain FBI check for applying E2 visa in South Korea. Now teaching jobs in South Korea is quite popular and demanding, you haev to wait at least 30 days to obtain FBI check and it will cost you around 18USD.

[List of State police department for FBI check application]

 *Since January 25, 2010 Apostile can be requested on FBI check result. The CJIS Division will authenticate US Department of Justice Order 556-73 fingerprint dearch results for international requests by placing FBI seal and signature of division official on the results if requrested at the time of submission.

*FBI check may take up to 12 weeks and Korvia Consulting suggest you to apply FBI check as soon as possible.

FBI Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/faqs)

1. Does the FBI accept personal or business checks?

No. Personal or business checks are not an acceptable form of payment for departmental order (DO) requests. Personal or business checks submitted with a DO request will not be returned. The CJIS Division will destroy the monetary instrument and will provide the customer a letter explaining why the monetary instrument could not be used.

2. Do you have procedures for expeditious handling?

No. The CJIS Division does not expedite requests.

3. Can the FBI send the results to someone (or agency) other than myself?

Under Departmental Order 556-73, the results must go back to the requester, unless otherwise specified on the signed application. Note: The FBI will not send results to a government agency.

4. Where can I get my fingerprints taken?

Your local, county, or state law enforcement agencies may take your fingerprints for a fee. Also, some printing companies offer this service—check the yellow pages in your telephone book or search online.

5. What if my fingerprints are continuously rejected?

Have multiple sets of fingerprints taken, preferably by a fingerprinting technician. (This service may be available at a law enforcement agency). Mail all fingerprint forms to the CJIS Division with your request. For more information on taking legible fingerprints, refer to the Recording Legible Fingerprints brochure.

6. Can I use the fingerprint card I download from this site?

Yes. We will accept the downloaded paper fingerprint card only for the purpose of requesting an FBI Identification Record. If you go to a law enforcement agency or private fingerprinting agency to be fingerprinted, they may prefer to use a fingerprint card on standard card stock. You may use the fingerprint card provided by the printing agency.

7. Will my fingerprint card be returned?

No. Due to concerns related to the protection of personally identifiable information, fingerprint cards are no longer being returned either for a “no record” response or with an FBI Identification Record.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to the CJIS Customer Service Group at (304) 625-5590.

8. How do I notify the FBI if my address has changed since I submitted my request for my FBI Identification Record or if I want to verify my correct address was submitted?

Please complete the Address Change Request Form (pdf) and mail the signed form to the following address:

FBI CJIS Division – Record Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

The form can also be faxed to (304) 625-9792 or scanned and sent via e-mail to liaison@leo.gov.

Note: Changes will not be made unless a signature is present on the form.

9. Does the FBI provide apostilles*?

(*An apostille is a certification that a document that has been “legalized” or “authenticated” by the issuing agency through a process in which various seals are placed on the document.)

The CJIS Division will authenticate U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73 fingerprint search results for international requests by placing the FBI seal and the signature of a division official on the results if requested at the time of submission. Documents prepared in this way may then be sent to the U.S. Department of State by the requester to obtain an apostille if necessary. This procedure became effective on January 25, 2010 and will apply only to documents finalized after that date. Requests to authenticate previously processed results will not be accepted. This procedure replaces the letter formerly provided by the CJIS Division that indicated the service was not provided. The apostille service is not provided to individuals requesting search results for Canadian immigration, as it is not required for this purpose.

10. How do I challenge my FBI record?

The CJIS Division is not the source of the data appearing on identification records. All data is obtained from fingerprint submissions or related identification forms submitted to the FBI by local, state, and federal agencies. As a result, the responsibility for authentication and correction of such data rests upon the contributing agency (i.e., police department, county court, etc.). Please contact this agency or the central repository in the state where the arrest occurred to request a change, correction, or update. The FBI is not authorized to modify the record without written notification from the appropriate criminal justice agency.
 

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