Trusted FBI Background Check Services
Fast, secure FBI background checks with Printwise — fingerprint submission made easy, results in 24–48 hours.
An FBI Background Check is essential for verifying your criminal history — commonly required for employment, immigration, and legal purposes. At Printwise, we make the process simple, fast, and secure, so you can move forward with confidence.
Submit your fingerprints and let us handle the rest. With our streamlined process and full compliance with FBI guidelines, you'll receive your results electronically — accurate, reliable, and hassle-free.
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FBI Background Checks Made Simple
At Printwise, we provide professional FBI Background Check services designed to make the process fast, secure, and hassle-free.
Whether you require an FBI Identity History Summary for employment, immigration, professional licensing, travel, legal documentation, or personal use, our team manages the process end to end so you can move forward with confidence.
Simple step-by-step processing with Printwise
- 01Apply online with Printwise form
- 02Pay securely and save your receipt
- 03Fingerprints are required (we can help)
- 04Mail originals to Printwise for submission
- 05Printwise submits to FBI and you get results
- 06Optional Services - Apostille, Legalization and Translation
FBI Background Check Eligibility & Processing Details
People relocate internationally for employment, education, immigration, and personal opportunities, and many countries require an FBI Criminal Record Check as part of the verification process. Printwise specializes in secure and reliable FBI background check processing, helping clients obtain FBI Clearance Certificates efficiently and with confidence.
We also provide FBI Apostille services for U.S. Criminal Record Checks to support international documentation requirements. With competitive pricing, streamlined processing, and dedicated support, Printwise makes the entire process simple, secure, and stress-free.
Processing & Eligibility
| FBI Background Check | U.S. Citizens & Green Card Holders | Non-U.S. Citizens & Non-Green Card Holders |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround Time | 24–48 hours* | 1–2 weeks* |
| Cost | $99 USD | $99 USD |
| What Is Required | SSN, U.S. mailing address, Two original fingerprint cards (FD-258/FD-1164), Copy of a valid government ID document. | Two original fingerprint cards (FD-258/FD-1164), Copy of a valid government ID document. |
*Turnaround times are estimates from the date the FBI receives your fingerprints and may vary.
FBI Background Check FAQs
For US citizens and green card holders, results are typically returned electronically within 24–48 hours of the FBI receiving your fingerprints. For non-US citizens it usually takes 1–2 weeks.
US citizens and green card holders provide an SSN, a US mailing address, two original fingerprint cards (FD-258/FD-1164), and a copy of a valid government ID. Non-US applicants provide the two fingerprint cards and a valid government ID.
Yes. We provide FBI Apostille services for US Criminal Record Checks through the US Department of State, so your certificate is ready for international use.
Yes. Fingerprints are required for an FBI check, and our certified technicians can capture them for you on the correct FD-258/FD-1164 cards.
Your personal and biometric data is encrypted and handled under strict privacy controls, accessed only by the specialists managing your case.
