Ohio WebCheck Explained: How Electronic Background Checks Work

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Quick answer: Ohio WebCheck is the electronic fingerprinting system used to send fingerprints to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) for Ohio and FBI background checks.

What Happens During a WebCheck Appointment

A trained operator verifies your identification, enters your information, selects the reason code your agency gave you and scans your fingerprints. The submission is sent electronically to BCI.

If you requested an FBI check, BCI forwards the fingerprints to the FBI as part of the same submission.

Where the Results Go

Results are generally delivered to the agency, employer or licensing board listed on your request, not handed to you at the fingerprinting location. That is why the correct agency information and reason code matter so much.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs Ohio WebCheck?

WebCheck is administered by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which is part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Can I do WebCheck at any fingerprint location?

You need an approved WebCheck location. Ohio Security & Investigations in Youngstown provides WebCheck fingerprinting.

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.