Process
Where
can I go to complete the BCI and FBI background check requirement?
Check
with your local law enforcement agencies or use the Ohio Attorney
General’s website: www.webcheck.ag.state.oh.us
or www.fastfingerprints.com.
How
do I have the background checks done?
OVMLB
requests that both background checks (BCI & FBI) be completed
electronically so the fingerprints will be sent immediately
to BCI&I. This allows for a much quicker processing of the
prints and results reported to OVMLB. Individuals completing
the background checks while out of state will be required to
utilize fingerprint cards and must request them from OVMLB.
Where
do I send the results of the background check?
The
results need to be sent directly from the BCI&I to the Ohio
Veterinary Medical Licensing Board, 77 South High Street, 16th
Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108. Please be sure to list
“required for licensure under Section 4741.10 ORC” as the reason
for fingerprinting.
How
long does it take for OVMLB to receive my background check results?
If
you have the background check completed electronically, OVMLB
should receive your results within 7-10 business days. If you
have the background check completed via fingerprint cards, it
could take several months for OVMLB to receive the results.
Results may take longer as BCI&I processing time varies
and/or if a record is found during the course of the criminal
background check.
How
long are the background checks valid?
Background
check information is valid for one year, or 365 days, from the
date that the background check was completed.
How
much should I expect to pay for the background checks?
The
cost of the BCI background check is approximately $22 and the
FBI is approximately $24. The cost may vary depending on the
agency that you choose. Please note: BCI&I only accepts
certified checks or money orders, payable to Treasurer-State
of Ohio.
Who
is responsible for paying for these background checks?
The
applicant is responsible for this cost.
Who
can I contact regarding the status of my background checks?
You
can contact the BCI&I at 740-845-2375 or P.O. Box 365, London,
Ohio 43140.
