Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Obtain the criminal background check application form from your prospective employer or state licensing agency. Fill it out completely using a black pen, legible print and verifiable information. You will be asked to supply any names or aliases that you have ever used.
2

Go to the designated location to have your fingerprints made. If you are unsure of where to go, check the L-1 Identity Solutions website (see the link below). This company collects and submits fingerprints for FBI criminal background checks. The website contains an interactive map of the United States. Move your mouse over your state and click to learn where you can go to have your fingerprints made.
3

Pay the fee. The cost of having your fingerprints made varies according to the state and the agency. Call ahead to find out whether the agency accepts checks or credit cards.
4

Submit the fingerprints along with the application form according to the instructions you received from your prospective employer or licensing agency. Wait for at least two weeks for the results to come back.