Fingerprint Capture Quality Basics for Pickerington Ohio

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Clear fingerprint images are the key to avoiding rejections in Pickerington, and a few simple steps before your appointment can help. The providers listed on this page will guide you through the capture itself.

Fingerprinting Providers Near Pickerington, Ohio

10-8 Protective Services LLC, Columbus (Featured)

• Address: 2600 Oakstone Dr. Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231
• Phone: (800) 949-8521
• Office hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Services: Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting for BCI, FBI or both
• Scheduling: Call or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com

Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown (Featured)

• Address: 7087 West Blvd #8, Youngstown, OH 44512
• Phone: (888) 341-6960
• Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Email: info@ohioinvestigators.com
• Services: Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting for BCI, FBI or both
• Scheduling: Book online at ohioinvestigators.com or call

Mobile Fingerprinting Solutions, Pickerington (about 2 miles away)

• Address: 8537 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH 43147
• Phone: (614) 321-2182
• Services: National WebCheck electronic fingerprinting submitted to Ohio BCI and the FBI; mobile onsite fingerprinting; notary; background screening and drug testing
• Scheduling: By appointment only; book online or through the contact form; Provider page

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Civil and Fiscal Unit, Lancaster (about 14 miles away)

• Address: 345 Lincoln Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130
• Phone: (740) 652-7320
• Fingerprinting hours: Appointments Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; office open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Services: Electronic BCI and FBI WebCheck fingerprinting; manual ink fingerprint cards
• Fees: BCI $40; FBI $40; BCI and FBI $65; manual prints $10 per card. Cash, check, money order or card
• Scheduling: Call to schedule an appointment. Bring ID and original Social Security card

Heath Police Department, Heath (about 19 miles away)

• Address: 1287 Hebron Road, Heath, OH 43056
• Phone: (740) 522-2141
• Fingerprinting hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Services: WebCheck electronic fingerprint submission for BCI and FBI; ink prints on your own card
• Fees: BCI $40; FBI $42; BCI and FBI $60; ink prints $25 (price sheet posted January 2023, confirm before visiting)
• Scheduling: No appointment needed

Newark Division of Police, Newark (about 22 miles away)

• Address: 39 South 4th Street, Newark, OH 43055
• Phone: (740) 670-7209
• Fingerprinting hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Services: Electronic fingerprinting for Ohio BCI and FBI checks; no ink cards
• Fees: BCI only $28; FBI only $35; both $60
• Scheduling: Call to schedule an appointment

Distances are approximate straight line miles. Hours and fees change, so confirm with the provider before you go.

Fingerprint Capture Quality

Rejections usually happen when ridge detail is faint or smudged. Dry skin, calluses, cuts, heavy lotion and very cold hands all affect quality. In the days before your appointment, moisturize regularly, but skip lotion the morning of your visit.

During capture, relax your hands and let the operator guide each finger. Pressing too hard or pulling away can blur the image. If your work involves heavy hand use or chemicals, mention it to the operator. Livescan equipment flags many quality issues on the spot, so a retake can happen before submission.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• A valid, unexpired government photo ID such as a driver license, state ID or passport
• The reason code or Ohio Revised Code section from the employer or licensing board requesting your check
• The mailing address or email where results should be sent
• Any FD-258 cards supplied by an out of state agency, left unsigned until you are with the technician
• Payment in a form the provider accepts

Which Check Do You Need?

BCI only searches Ohio records and is common for many state licenses and volunteer roles. FBI only searches national records. BCI and FBI is required for many teaching, health care, child care and professional licenses, especially if you have lived outside Ohio in the past five years. If you are unsure, ask the agency requesting your prints before booking.

How Long Results Take

Most WebCheck results reach the employer or applicant within one to four weeks. Poor print quality or a common name can add time. For delays, contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (877) 224-0043.

Find More Providers

Browse the FindLiveScan.com directory to compare fingerprinting locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania and every other state, including sheriff’s offices, police departments, national chains and retail locations. Hours and fees change, so confirm with the provider before you go.