General Instructions for Obtaining Personal State and FBI Background Checks

Obtain two (2) blank fingerprint cards (FD-258) from a qualified fingerprint technician. Personal criminal history records requests cannot be submitted electronically. (See specifics on the instruction sheets from NV Public Safety and the FBI). Fingerprint locations: ID required (you do not have to use these specific locations) Fingerprinting Pros Las Vegas Metro 2620 S. Maryland 5880 Cameron St. (at Russell) Las Vegas, NV 89109 or (702) 734-2665 400 S. MLK, Bldg. C (at Alta) (no checks) (702) 828-3271 (cash only) up to 4 cards Fingerprinting Express Carson City Sheriff’s Office 1320 East Plumb Lane, Ste. A 911 East Musser St. Reno, NV 89502 Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 322-5587 (775) 887-2500 (cash only) Rural areas: Call your local Police or Sheriff’s Department FOR THE STATE BACKGROUND CHECK – see detailed instructions from NV Department of Public Safety (DPS) attached. Complete the NV Public Safety “Identification File Request” Form. Make sure the “Respond To” section designates: Rehabilitation Division, 1370 S. Curry St., Carson City, NV 89703, Attn: Michele Killian, (775) 684-4107. Mail the completed form and one fingerprint card, and a money order for $23.50 to the address provided on the instruction sheet. FOR FBI BACKGROUND CHECK – see detailed instructions from FBI attached. Complete the FBI “Applicant Information Form”. Make sure the “Mail Results to Address” section designates: State of Nevada, Rehabilitation Division, 1370 S. Curry St., Carson City, NV 89703, Attn: Michele Killian, (775) 684-4107. The “Reason for Request” box must state “PERSONAL”. Mail the completed form and one fingerprint card, and a money order (or credit card payment form) for $18.00 to the address provided on the instruction sheet. Fingerprints and background checks must be completed within 10 days from the date of submission of the Vendor Application Form. Results from the DPS Criminal History Repository and FBI may take up to 6 weeks. Visit http://www.nvrepository.state.nv.us Records, Criminal History/Fingerprints, for more information about personal criminal history requests from Nevada DPS, the FBI and links to forms and fingerprint locations.

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To Obtain a Copy of Nevada Criminal History Records

The Nevada Criminal History Repository provides personal criminal history record information for the State of Nevada only. We cannot provide information for other states or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In order to obtain your State of Nevada record, or proof that one does not exist, please follow the instructions below. Who may request a copy of Nevada Criminal History Record Information (or proof that a record does not exist).

Only the subject of the identification record can request a copy of his or her own Nevada Criminal History Record Information.

Please follow the instruction below on how to request a copy of Nevada Criminal History Record Information (or proof that a record does not exist).

1. Complete the Identification File Request for Nevada Records of Criminal History Form, DPS-006 (PID), found on page 3. Please note, if for a couple, family, etc., all persons must each complete the DPS-006 form in its entirety. In addition, you must include the complete mailing address where the response is to be sent.

2. Obtaining proof of identity, which consists of 1 fingerprint card (only an original card will be accepted, please do not submit copies or previously processed cards), with your name, date of birth (DOB) and place of birth (POB). Fingerprints should be placed on a standard fingerprint card (FD-258), commonly used for applicant or law enforcement purposes. Please note that the fingerprint card must contain all ten fingerprints taken simultaneously (these are sometimes referred to as plain or flat impressions) and your signature must be on the card. Please have your fingerprints taken by a certified fingerprinting technician.

3. Please include a $23.50 (US dollars) in the form of a money order or certified check made out to the Department of Public Safety.

Please be sure to sign where required

No personal checks or cash will be accepted

Must be for the exact amount

If for a couple, family, etc., please include $23.50 (US dollars) for each applicant.

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4. Please staple all of the items indicated in #1, #2 and #3 (listed above) together

and mail to the following address:

Department of Public Safety General Services Division

Attn: Fingerprint Support Unit 333 West Nye Lane, Suite 100

Carson City, Nevada 89706

Please Note: If any of the above items are missing or incomplete, the request will be returned. Please allow approximately 45 days for processing, upon receipt by the Repository.

5. What you will receive when the process is complete:

State Negative Record Response – a letter indicating that no State of Nevada Record was found.

Or

State Positive Record Response – a letter indicating that a State of Nevada Record was located, along with the complete content of that record.

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INDENTIFICATION FILE REQUEST FOR STATE OF NEVADA RECORDS OF CRIMINAL HISTORY FORM

I hereby authorize the State of Nevada Criminal History Repository to disclose criminal history record information, if any, within my identification file to me or the person or entity indicated below: Today’s Date: ____________________________ Please indicate the full name, address and contact information of the individual to be searched below (to be completed by the subject of the record). First Name: __________________________________________ Middle Name: ________________________________________ Last Name: __________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________

Street Address

______________________________________ City, State and Zip Code

Contact Phone: __________________ Contact Email: ____________________ (If available) (If available)

________________________________________ ____________________ Signature of Subject of Record Search Date of Birth

Please indicate the complete response mailing information below: Respond To: _________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________

Street Address

_________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code

Please indicate reason for request: ________________________ (Optional)

The use of this form is intended to safeguard the rights of the signatory and ensure the confidentiality of the requested information against non-authorized disclosure. The fingerprint card accompanying this request will be used to verify identity. A $23.50 certified check or money order made payable to the Department of Public Safety must accompany each request.

Department of Public Safety General Services Division Attn: Fingerprint Support Unit 333 West Nye Lane, Suite 100 Carson City, Nevada 89706

Submitting an Identity History Summary Request to the FBI

Step 1: Complete the Applicant Information Form.

• If the request is for a couple, family, etc., all persons must sign the form. • Include your complete mailing address. Please provide your telephone number and/or e-

mail address, if available.

Note: Due to changes in processing, effective October 12, 2013, the FBI will no longer accept return self-addressed stamped envelopes with Departmental Order requests. This includes pre-paid Priority Mail, FedEx account numbers, United Parcel Service, etc., foreign postage coupons, and requests to forward correspondence to the Department of State for the apostille process. Envelopes received postmarked after this date will be destroyed. The FBI will return all results, both foreign and domestic, by U.S. First-Class Mail via the United States Postal Service. Thank you for your patience as we try to streamline our processes to improve our service to you.

Step 2: Obtain a set of your fingerprints.

• Provide the original fingerprint card. Previously processed cards or copies will not be accepted.

• Your name and date of birth must be provided on the fingerprint card. Fingerprints should be placed on a standard fingerprint form (FD-258) commonly used for applicant or law enforcement purposes. The FBI will accept FD-258 fingerprint cards on standard white paper stock.

• Include rolled impressions of all 10 fingerprints and impressions of all 10 fingerprints taken simultaneously (these are sometimes referred to as plain or flat impressions).

• If possible, have your fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting technician. This service may be available at a law enforcement agency.

• Fingerprints taken with ink or via live scan are acceptable. • To ensure the most legible prints possible, refer to the Recording Legible Fingerprints

brochure. If fingerprints are not legible, the fingerprint card will be rejected. This could cause delays in processing and could also result in additional fees.

Step 3: Submit payment.

• Option 1: Pay by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form. Don’t forget to include the expiration date of the credit card that you are using.

• Option 2: Obtain a money order or certified check for $18 U.S. dollars made payable to the Treasury of the United States. Please be sure to sign where required.

• Important note: Cash, personal checks, or business checks WILL NOT be accepted and sending any of these will delay processing of your request.

• Payment must be for the exact amount. • If the request is for a couple, family, etc., include $18 for each person. • If the request is for multiple copies per person, include $18 for each copy requested. • The FBI will not accept additional payment to expedite your request.

Step 4: Review the Identity History Summary Request Checklist to ensure that you have included everything needed to process your request.

Step 5: Mail the required items listed above—signed applicant information form, fingerprint card, and payment of $18 U.S. dollars for each person or copy requested—to the following address:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request 1000 Custer Hollow Road Clarksburg, WV 26306

Note: Although the FBI employs the most efficient methods for processing these requests, the processing time is currently 32 calendar days due to the volume of requests received, as well as past government status. Please allow additional time for mail delivery. We respectfully request that you refrain from calling to check on the status of your request prior to six weeks. For assistance, contact the Customer Service Group at (304) 625-5590.

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Credit Card Payment Form* Denotes Required Fields

Applicant Name

* Name (as it appears on credit card)Company Name (if applicable)* Billing AddressBilling Address 2* City* State/Province* Postal (ZIP) Code* Country

* Credit Card #: * Expiration Date (MM/YYYY) * Total Amount To Be Billed To Credit Card $( x $18 US Dollars Per Request)

* Card Holder Signature

No Charge Backs or RefundsAll Sales Final

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Did You Remember To...?

Please check the boxes below to ensure that you have included everything needed to process your request.

Include a completed application form.

Sign your application. Note: If for a couple, family, etc., all must sign the application.

Include a completed fingerprint card. A completed fingerprint card includes the following:

1. Name

2. Date of Birth

3. Descriptive Data

4. All 10 rolled fingerprint impressions.

5. The plain impressions including thumbs of both hands.

Include a credit card payment form, certified check*, or money order for $18.00 per request.

Note: This amount must be exact.

If using a credit card, please ensure the credit card payment form is filled out completely.

Don’t forget to include the expiration date of the credit card that you are using.

If paying with a certified check or money order, make it payable to the Treasury of the United States.

CASH OR PERSONAL/BUSINESS CHECKS

ARE NOT AN ACCEPTED FORM OF PAYMENT.

Include a form of contact information (i.e., e-mail, telephone number) in case we need to contact

you.

*To issue a certified check, the bank verifies that sufficient funds exist in the requestor’s account to cover

the check and so certifies payment at the time the check is written. Those funds are then set aside in the

bank’s internal account until the check is cashed or returned to the payee.