Quick answer: Your reason code comes from the employer, school or licensing board that requested your background check. It ties your check to the specific Ohio law that applies to your job or license.
What a Reason Code Does
The reason code tells BCI and the FBI why the check is being done. It controls what information can be released and to whom.
Where to Get It
Look at your job offer, licensing application or instructions from your agency. If you cannot find it, call the agency before your appointment and ask for the exact reason code and where results should be sent.
Why Getting It Right Matters
A wrong reason code can mean results that your agency cannot accept. That often means paying for and completing the check again, which delays your start date or license.
Get Fingerprinted at Ohio Security & Investigations
Ohio Security & Investigations provides LiveScan fingerprinting through Ohio WebCheck for BCI and FBI background checks, plus FD-258 ink fingerprint cards, for residents and employers across Youngstown, the Mahoning Valley and Ohio.
- Address: 7087 West Blvd #8, Youngstown, Ohio 44512
- Phone: (888) 341-6960
- Email: info@ohioinvestigators.com
- Website: ohioinvestigators.com
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the fingerprint technician choose my reason code?
No. The code must come from the agency requesting your check. Technicians can help you find it on your paperwork.
What if my agency gave me a statute number?
That is often the reason code. Bring it to your appointment exactly as written.
Background check requirements, fees and processing times are set by Ohio BCI, the FBI and the agency requesting your check. Always confirm details with your employer or licensing board.