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> For Yourself- FBI Criminal Background Checks / Departmental Order 556-73
> For Yourself- UCIA request from the State of Illinois.
Illinois Law allows any individual to obtain a response from the Illinois State Police(ISP) pursuant to a fingerprint submission. The response will contain all conviction data from the Illinois State Police. An individual may grant permission to see the response to another individual / entity. To better understand UCIA fingerprint submissions, you can visit the following Illinois State Police link
- A fingerprint authorization form is available by CLICKING HERE and also available at all fingerprint locations and can be completed onsite.
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Enter the correct Requestor Information (Name of Requestor and correct mailing address to whom the results are to be mailed by the Illinois State Police).
- Present the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport) to the Accurate Biometrics fingerprint technician.
- The cost of fingerprinting is $40.00.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- Your results will be sent to the person requesting them on the form you presented.
- If mailed, they will be sent out in a large white envelope from the Illinois State Police.
- Results should be received within 15 days.
> For Yourself- US Dream Act
Illinois Law allows any individual to obtain a response from the Illinois State Police(ISP) pursuant to a fingerprint submission. The response will contain all conviction data from the Illinois State Police. An individual may grant permission to see the response to another individual / entity. To better understand UCIA fingerprint submissions, you can visit the following Illinois State Police link
- A fingerprint authorization form is available by CLICKING HERE and also available at all fingerprint locations and can be completed onsite.
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Enter the correct Requestor Information (Name of Requestor and correct mailing address to whom the results are to be mailed by the Illinois State Police).
- Present the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport) to the Accurate Biometrics fingerprint technician.
- The cost of fingerprinting is $40.00.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- Your results will be sent to the person requesting them on the form you presented.
- If mailed, they will be sent out in a large white envelope from the Illinois State Police.
- Results should be received within 15 days.
> For all persons required to be fingerprinted per the Illinois Gaming Board Video Gaming LOCATION Application.
- Complete a fingerprint authorization form by checking Video Gaming License option and entering your demographic information. The form is available for download by CLICKING HERE and is also available at all Accurate Biometrics fingerprint locations in Illinois (and can be completed on site)
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is $55.00.
- Payment, if required at the time of fingerprinting, and can be made in the form of cash, all major credit cards*, a cashier’s check/money order, or company check made out to Accurate Biometrics.
- Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.
- The cost of fingerprinting may also be charged to your organization; but charge terms must be set up in advance.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- Your results will be sent to the Illinois Gaming Board. At no time will Accurate Biometrics receive the criminal history response.
> For employment with School Districts, Private Schools or Colleges/ Universities.
- Obtain a valid fingerprinting Authorization Form from your Employer or school.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting varies by agency.
- Payment, if required at the time of fingerprinting, and can be made in the form of cash, all major credit cards*, a cashier’s check/money order, or company check made out to Accurate Biometrics.
- Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.
- The cost of fingerprinting may also be charged to your Agency/ Organization (charge terms or a drawdown account must be set up in advance).
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- The results of the background check will be sent by the Illinois State Police to the agency/ individual requesting them on the form you presented. At no time will Accurate Biometrics receive the criminal history response.
> For employment with a school bus company, school district with bus drivers, or charter bus companies.
- Obtain an Authorization Form from your Employer.
- It must have a valid ORI number issued for the bus/charter company or school.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID, such as a drivers license, State ID or passport.
- The cost of fingerprinting varies by company.
- Payment can be made in the form of cash, all major credit cards*, a cashiers check/money order made out to Accurate Biometrics or a company check.
- Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
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- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Secretary of State Safe Ride Program.
> Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- Obtain a valid DCFS fingerprint Search Result letter as well as an Authorization Form for fingerprinting from your employer or licensing agent.
- Forms differ based on the purpose of fingerprinting (adoption/ foster care, day care employees, licensed relative, non-licensed provider, etc. Examples of this form include the 718, 718E, 717H, 718LE, 718 RL, 718C.
- Complete all of the personal information on the form, then sign and date it.
- Be sure to include the DCFS provider number when required or known.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is paid for by DCFS, THERE IS NO COST TO YOU.
- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to DCFS
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
> For employment with a Private School having an Adam Walsh Act ORI number
- Obtain a valid fingerprinting Authorization Form from your school office.
- It must have a valid ORI number for your school.
- Complete the Authorization Form with your personal information.
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed Authorization Form and a valid, government issued, picture ID, (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting will either be paid by you at the time of fingerprinting OR billed to your school.
- Your school should inform you whether you are responsible for payment at the time of service.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- The results of the criminal history check will be sent by the Illinois State Police to the school requesting them on the form you presented. At no time will Accurate Biometrics receive the criminal history response.
> For licensure within the State of Illinois with a state agency such as Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Secretary
of State, State Fire Marshal, or Department of Natural Resources.
- Complete a fingerprint authorization form that is available to download by CLICKING HERE and is also available at all fingerprint locations and can be completed onsite.
- Nursing- for RN and LPN.
- PERC Card
- Humane Euthanasia
- Explosive license with the DNR
- Pyrotechnic license with the State Fire Marshall-
- Vehicle dealer license with the SOS
- Driver Instructor with SOS
- Public Insurance Adjuster
- Pawn Broker
- Review our schedule of locations and print times at www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed Authorization form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers, license, State ID, or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting varies by agency.
- The cost of fingerprinting may also be charged to your Agency/ Organization (charge terms or a drawdown account must be set up in advance).
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process. Your results will be sent to the requesting agency. At no time will Accurate Biometrics receive the criminal history response.
> For a Liquor License through the City of Chicago.
- Obtain a valid fingerprinting Authorization Form from the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing located in City Hall.
- This form must be completed by the department personnel.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed Authorization Form and a valid, government issued, picture ID, (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is listed on the Authorization Form.
- You will be given a computer generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- Your results will be sent to the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing for the City of Chicago.
> For application for Non-Emergency Transportation Provider with the Department of Public Aid.
- Obtain a valid fingerprinting Authorization Form from the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
- This form can be found on the internet at http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/assets/hfs3819.pdf
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website,www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost for fingerprinting is $60.00.
- You will be given a computer generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- The fingerprint technician will sign and date the form verifying fingerprinting by Accurate Biometrics.
- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
> For employment with an Illinois Catholic Diocese School
- Obtain a valid fingerprinting Authorization Form from your school. It must have a valid ORI number for the diocese your school is a part of in Illinois.
- The form must also have a school code listed identifying your specific school.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID(such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting will be billed to your specified school/ diocese.
- There is no cost to you.
- You will be given a computer generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
- The receipt should be returned to the school office.
- Your results will be sent to the requesting diocese.
> Chicago Park District Employees and Volunteers.
- Obtain a valid fingerprint Authorization Form for fingerprinting from the Chicago Park District
- This form must have the Chicago Park District logo on it
- Complete all of the personal information on the form, then sign and date it.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is paid for by the Chicago Park District.
- There is no cost to you.
- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Chicago Park District in approximately 3 days.
> IDPH Health Care Worker Fingerprint Background Check.
- Obtain a valid Live Scan Request Form for the Illinois Department of Public Health from the facility you are applying with for a job.
- This form must be completed by the facility.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting depends on how your facility’s account is set up.
- Please check with your employer to learn if payment is due at time of fingerprinting service.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
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- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- The Illinois Department of Public Health will email the results to the facility you were fingerprinted for and also update the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry.
> IDPH Nursing Home Resident Fingerprint Background Check.
- Determine if a resident requires a state fingerprint check or an FBI fingerprint check.
- For more clarification as to which type of fingerprint your resident requires please contact the Identified Offenders Program.
- Contact Accurate Biometrics for the fingerprint consent form or UCIA form required for resident fingerprinting. A government-issued photo identification card is not required but recommended.
- This form must be completed by the facility prior to fingerprinting.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location. Or, for residents who are not mobile, please contact us at 773-685-5884 to schedule an onsite resident fingerprinting session for an additional fee.
- The cost of fingerprinting depends on how your facility’s account is set up.
- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Please check with your employer to learn if payment is due at time of fingerprinting service.
> For Explosives License through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
- You must contact the Blasting and Explosives Division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a class schedule before submitting your fingerprints for this license.
- After you have attended the appropriate class, the fingerprinting form can be found on the internet at: http://dnr.state.il.us/mines/bed/forms/oriFrm.pdf
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is $60.00.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
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- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, Blasting and Explosives Division.
> For Pyrotechnics Operator or Distributor License through the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
- You must have an Explosives License from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you can apply for the Pyrotechnics License from the State Fire Marshall.
- The number of the Explosives License must be entered on the application for the Pyrotechnics License.
- Obtain the fingerprinting form for the Pyrotechnics Operator or Distributor License from the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
- This form can be found on the internet at : http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/instructionSheet071706.pdf
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID, (such as a drivers license, State ID or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is $60.00.
- Payment can be made in the form of cash, all major credit cards*, a cashiers check/money order or a company checkmade out to Accurate Biometrics.
- Sorry, no personal checks will be accepted.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
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- Your results will be sent from the Illinois State Police to the State Fire Marshall.
> For Provider Connections/Early Intervention Credentialing.
- Obtain the Fingerprint-Based Background Check Authorization Form for the Provider Connections/Early Intervention application you are submitting to Western Illinois University.
- This form can be found online at http://www.wiu.edu/ProviderConnections/pdf/ EIcredentialRenewal2010.pdf on page 6 of the renewal packet for credentialing.
- Complete the form with your personal information.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form and a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license or passport).
- The cost of fingerprinting is $35.00.
- The Provider Connections Authorization Form will be returned to you.
- You will be given a computer-generated receipt upon completion of the fingerprinting process.
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- Your results will be sent directly from the Illinois State Police to Western Illinois University, Provider Connections/Early Intervention Credentialing.
> Adoption Agency Fingerprint Process Instructions.
- The Walk-in form from the adoption agency should be used for applicants who have not previously been fingerprinted by Accurate Biometrics. All private adoption agency applicants requiring a State and/or FBI fingerprint response sent to their adoption agency, must obtain the fingerprint authorization form with the assigned ORI number reflected on the form from the adoption agency.
- Check our website, www.accuratebiometrics.com for the closest fingerprinting location.
- No appointments are necessary at any of our sites.
- Bring the completed form along with a valid, government issued, picture ID (such as a drivers license or passport) and payment.
- The Reprocess Form should be used for applicants who have previously been fingerprinted for
DCFS by Accurate Biometrics. (We are not able to reprocess previous UCIA fingerprint submissions.)
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- Complete the Reprocess Form and fax it to Accurate Biometrics at (773) 685-5433.
- Accurate Biometrics will resubmit the applicant fingerprints with the results of the criminal
background check being returned directly to the adoption agency.