Where do I get a fingerprint for a job in California?
Where do I get a fingerprint for a job in California?
Applicants outside the State of California who are fingerprinting for an agency authorized by the DOJ, must be printed on a fingerprint hard card (FD-258). Please contact the local law enforcement agency for fingerprinting services.
Do you need an appointment for fingerprint services?
No appointment is necessary for either the fingerprinting or photo services. At the time that fingerprinting is performed, BCI fingerprint technicians can provide an affidavit that can be attached to the fingerprint card. BCI does not provide Apostille or Authentication of fingerprint cards.
What are the laws for volunteer background checks?
Some of the federal laws that impact the screening of volunteers are: National Child Protection Act of 1993 (NCPA), 42 USC § 5119 (a), often called Oprah’s Law, opened access to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) national criminal records files to schools, day care facilities, and youth-serving organizations.
How does an authorized agency fill out a fingerprint card?
The authorized agency will ensure that the card is filled out completely and accurately in areas such as the billing number, agency information, and fees. The authorized agency will then mail the fingerprint card, appropriate transmittal form, and any fees to the DOJ.
Applicants outside the State of California who are fingerprinting for an agency authorized by the DOJ, must be printed on a fingerprint hard card (FD-258). Please contact the local law enforcement agency for fingerprinting services.
What do you need to know about the fingerprinting process?
PLEASE ensure all of your agency’s information (i.e., Agency ORI, Mailing Address, Mail Code, etc.) is accurately entered onto the form which you provide the applicant. Any erroneous information submitted may cause delays or result in the applicant having to be fingerprinted again and fees paid a second time.
The authorized agency will ensure that the card is filled out completely and accurately in areas such as the billing number, agency information, and fees. The authorized agency will then mail the fingerprint card, appropriate transmittal form, and any fees to the DOJ.
How to invoice your agency for fingerprint clearance fees?
If your agency has a billing number, please complete and submit the Transmittal Form (Billed) (JUS 204), pdf along with your hard cards and DOJ will invoice your agency for the processing fees. For a complete listing of the processing fees associated with criminal background checks, please see: Applicant Fingerprint Clearance Fees, pdf