FBI BACKGROUND CHECK
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What is an FBI Background Check?
An FBI Background Check is essentially a summary of your criminal history.
​When is an FBI Background Check needed?
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Employment: Some employers, especially those in sensitive industries (e.g., law enforcement, government, finance), may require an FBI background check.
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Adoption: Required for people adopting children.
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Professional Licensing: Certain professions, such as Lawyers or Healthcare Professional, may require an FBI background check for licensing.
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Immigration: An Attorney may request a copy of your FBI background to determine immigration eligibility.
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Travel Visas: Some countries may require an FBI background check to be completed before issuing visas for travel, work or studies.
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Court Related: An FBI background check may be requested by the Court system to seal, expunge, or remove inaccurate information regarding your criminal history.
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Admission for School: Some institutions require FBI background checks prior to admission.
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Personal Review: Individuals may request a background check for personal reasons, to ensure their records are accurate.
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To request an FBI background check, also referred to as a “Rap Sheet“, you typically need to provide fingerprints and submit them either directly to the FBI or through an approved FBI-approved channeler. The results are then returned in the form of a report detailing your criminal history, if any.
Many people are curious if they can complete an FBI Background Check Online. Although the FBI background check online process still requires you to be fingerprinted in person, 5 Digit Fingerprinting can provide you with FBI Background Check online results via email after you complete the process.