Quick answer: You usually need both checks when Ohio law or your licensing board requires a state and a national search, or when you have lived outside Ohio within the past several years.
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Common Situations That Require Both
Teaching and school positions, nursing and many health care licenses, child care and foster care, and many state professional licenses commonly ask for both checks.
Some employers request both so they can see Ohio records and records from other states in one process.
One Appointment, Two Searches
With Ohio WebCheck, a single fingerprint session can be submitted to BCI and forwarded to the FBI. You do not need to be fingerprinted twice.
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
Do I need an FBI check if I have always lived in Ohio?
Possibly. Some laws and boards require an FBI check for everyone, regardless of where you have lived. Always follow your agency’s instructions.
Is one appointment enough for both?
Yes, as long as both checks are selected when your prints are submitted.
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.