FBI Background Check Jacksonville FL | Identity History Summary
Need an FBI background check in Jacksonville, FL? Jacksonville Fingerprinting Center provides professional fingerprinting services for an FBI Identity History Summary Check, also commonly referred to as an FBI background check or FBI criminal history check.
The FBI Identity History Summary is a fingerprint-based search of records maintained by the FBI. It may be requested for personal record review, immigration, international travel or residency, employment, licensing, adoption, and other purposes, subject to applicable requirements.
We provide Live Scan fingerprinting and fingerprint cards for FBI Identity History Summary requests. Depending on your request method, fingerprints may be submitted electronically through an authorized channel or provided on an FBI-accepted fingerprint card for submission to the FBI.
Who Needs an FBI Identity History Summary?
An FBI Identity History Summary may be requested for a variety of personal, employment, immigration, and international purposes, including:
- Immigration and visa applications
- International employment or residency
- Dual citizenship and foreign citizenship applications
- Adoption in the United States or internationally
- Personal criminal history review
- Certain employment or professional licensing requirements
- Applications requiring an FBI criminal history record
- Other situations where an FBI Identity History Summary is specifically requested
Requirements vary depending on the purpose of the request. If your application requires an FBI Identity History Summary, confirm whether you need electronic submission, an FD-1164 fingerprint card, an FD-258 fingerprint card, or another specific submission method before having your fingerprints taken.
Why Get an FBI Background Check?
An FBI Identity History Summary Check is a fingerprint-based search of records maintained by the FBI. It is used to verify an individual’s identity and determine whether the FBI’s records contain information associated with that person’s fingerprints. It may be requested for employment, licensing, immigration, international travel or residency, adoption, personal record review, and other purposes.
Processing Time & Results
Processing times depend on how your request is submitted and whether it is processed through an FBI-approved channeler or submitted directly to the FBI.
- Electronic submission through an FBI-approved channeler: Processing is often faster than a traditional mail-in request, but actual turnaround times vary by channeler and FBI processing.
- Direct requests to the FBI: Processing time can vary depending on the submission method, FBI workload, and mail delivery when applicable.
- Mail-in requests: Allow additional time for mailing and processing.
How You Receive Your Results
Depending on the submission method, you may receive your FBI Identity History Summary electronically or by mail.
When processed through an FBI-approved channeler, results may be provided electronically according to the channeler’s procedures. Direct FBI requests may be returned electronically or by mail, depending on the request and delivery method.
If you need the FBI report for apostille, authentication, or international use, additional document-processing requirements may apply.
How We Can Help
We provide professional FBI fingerprinting and Identity History Summary services in Jacksonville, FL, with convenient options to meet different submission requirements.
FBI Fingerprint Card Service: We capture your fingerprints using Live Scan and print them onto an appropriate FBI fingerprint card, such as an FD-258 or FD-1164. We provide the completed fingerprint card to you for submission to the FBI or another authorized recipient according to your application requirements.
FBI-Approved Channeler Service: We capture your fingerprints and submit your FBI Identity History Summary request through an FBI-approved channeler. This electronic submission option provides a convenient way to have your request processed without handling the submission yourself.
FBI Mail-In Service: We capture your fingerprints on an appropriate FBI fingerprint card, such as an FD-258 or FD-1164, complete the required fingerprinting portion, and courier the fingerprint card and application materials to the FBI for processing. This option is available for applicants who prefer or are required to submit their FBI Identity History Summary request by mail.
Whether you choose electronic submission through a channeler or our mail-in service, we can help ensure your fingerprints are properly captured and your application is prepared for submission.
Contact us today to schedule your FBI fingerprinting appointment in Jacksonville, FL.
