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Civilian Background Check or Fingerprinting

Services are provided for University Business.


Electronic fingerprinting service - Webchecks

OSU Police utilize the National Webcheck program to meet the legislative requirements of academic programs, service programs, and licensure.

(Including, but not limited to education, educational research, nursing, medical and allied medical fields, youth camps, child care centers, vet med, agriculture and 4H, etc.)

You must be present for the check.

Where is the fingerprinting done?

OSU Police, Blankenship Hall, 901 Woody Hayes Drive, Main lobby.

When is this service available?

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm.

The following days the background checks/fingerprinting will NOT be available:
Tuesday July 21, Thursday Aug. 13, and Thursday Sept. 3, 2009.

Inked fingerprint cards:

A few programs still require rolled fingerprint cards (SEC interns, law students). The cards should be provided by your internship or academic office, brought to OSUPD to be rolled, and will be returned to you for submission to your program or intern site.
Cost is $5 per rolled card.

What should I bring with me?

A government issued photo ID card, payment for the services, and the name and address of the person receiving the results. If your program gave you a specific form, please bring that as well. If you were not given a form, one will be provided at OSUPD.

How much are these services?

$27 BCI&I Webcheck (Ohio)
$29 FBI Webcheck (national)
$51 Both (required for licensure and most academic programs)
Cash, check, charge, Buck-ID, and 100W (University offices) accepted for payment.

Contact information :

Renee Kopczewski 614-247-2440