1. What is the processing time?
Approximately 3-4 weeks for processing, upon receipt to the FBI. 2. Do you have procedures for expeditious handling? The CJIS Division does not expedite requests. However, if you have a deadline, include the deadline in your written request and on the outside of the envelope. The CJIS Division will try to work within the deadline if possible. 3. Can the FBI send the results to someone (or agency) other Under the Departmental Order 556-73, the results must go back to the 4. Does the FBI *apostille? (*An apostille is a document that has been "legalized" or "authenticated" No, the FBI does not apostille. If an apostille is requested, the CJIS 5. What if my fingerprints are continuously rejected? Have
multiple sets of fingerprints taken, preferably by a fingerprinting 6. Where can I get my fingerprints taken? Your local, county or state law enforcement agencies may take your fingerprints for a fee. Also, some printing services offer this service (check the yellow pages in your telephone book). 7. Can I use the fingerprint card I download from this site? Yes, the CJIS Division will accept the downloaded paper fingerprint card only for the purpose of requesting a FBI Identification Record for personal review. Although, if you go to a law enforcement agency or private fingerprinting agency to be fingerprinted they may prefer to use a fingerprint card on standard card stock. You may use the fingerprint card provided by the printing agency. For other questions related to this process click here. |
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