Fingerprinting for Licensing, Employment & Certification
Many professions and agencies require a fingerprint-based background check before licensing, hiring, or certification. Accurate Biometrics provides the fingerprinting these processes depend on, with results submitted to the appropriate state agency or board.
Who Commonly Needs Fingerprinting
- Healthcare professionals, caregivers, and home-care workers
- Teachers, school staff, and childcare providers
- Real estate, insurance, and financial professionals
- Security, transportation, and government contractors
- Attorneys, notaries, and licensed tradespeople
Submitted to the Right Agency
Background checks are routed using the requesting agency's identifiers (such as an ORI number and applicant type). Bring your agency's request information so we can ensure your fingerprints reach the correct destination the first time.
Get Started
Contact us to confirm your requirements, what to bring, and to schedule your fingerprinting appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs fingerprinting for licensing or employment?
Fingerprinting is commonly required for professional license and certification applicants, new hires, and workers in healthcare, education, childcare, and finance, as well as volunteers and youth-program staff.
What do I need to bring to my fingerprinting appointment?
Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, along with any request form or agency information — such as an ORI number or applicant type — from the agency requiring your fingerprints.
How long does the fingerprinting appointment take?
Most appointments take about 10 to 15 minutes, including ID verification and fingerprint capture. The time can vary depending on how many submissions you need.
Do you submit fingerprints to the state and the FBI?
Yes — using Live Scan we can electronically submit your fingerprints to the requesting state agency and/or the FBI for your licensing or employment background check.
