Approximately 8-10 weeks for processing, upon receipt to the FBI.
2. Do you have procedures for expeditious handling?
The CJIS Division does not expedite requests.
3. Can the FBI send the results to someone (or agency) other
than myself?
Under the Departmental Order 556-73, the results must go back to the
requestor.
4. Does the FBI *apostille?
(*An apostille is a document that has been "legalized" or "authenticated"
by the issuing agency. This is a process in which
various seals are
placed on the document.)
The FBI’s CJIS Division will authenticate U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73 fingerprint search results for international requests by placing the FBI seal and signature of a Division official on the results, if requested at the time of submission. Documents prepared in this matter may then be sent to the U.S. Department of State by the requestor to obtain an apostille if necessary. This service is not provided to individuals requesting search results for Canadian immigration, as it is not required for this purpose. This procedure becomes effective 1/25/2010 and will apply only to documents finalized after that date. Requests to authenticate previously processed results will not be accepted. This procedure replaces the letter formerly provided by the CJIS Division that indicated the service was not provided.
5. What if my fingerprints are continuously rejected?
Have
multiple sets of fingerprints taken, preferably by a fingerprinting
technician (this service may be available at
a Law Enforcement Agency).
Mail all fingerprint forms to the CJIS Division with your request.
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.
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