Adoption & Foster Parent Fingerprinting Near New Albany, OH
Domestic adoption and foster placement in Ohio require extensive background checks for every adult in the home — processed through ODJFS using the Ohio BCI and through the FBI. International adoptions add a USCIS I-800A or I-600A requirement with FBI channeler fingerprinting. We process all these for families in New Albany: Ohio BCI for state domestic requirements, FBI ink cards on FD-258 for USCIS, and re-prints when originals are rejected.
Serving New Albany, Franklin/Licking County · 7 miles from our Morse Rd office (~15 min drive)
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Adoption & Foster Parent Fingerprinting for New Albany Residents
New Albany families pursuing domestic or international adoption work with their Franklin/Licking County PCSA or with international adoption agencies. We roll FBI FD-258 ink cards for international adoption (I-800A, I-600A) and submit BCI electronic prints for state domestic placement — often in the same visit.
Who Needs Adoption & Foster Parent Fingerprinting?
Prospective foster parents
Domestic adoption applicants
International adoption applicants (Hague and non-Hague)
All adults 18+ in a foster or adoptive household
Kinship placement applicants (grandparents, aunts/uncles)
Step-parent adoption applicants
Legal Requirements
ORC 2151.86 requires all prospective foster and adoptive parents to submit to criminal and child abuse/neglect background checks through ODJFS. All adults 18+ in the household must be fingerprinted. For international adoption, USCIS requires FBI fingerprinting as part of the I-800A (Hague Convention) or I-600A (non-Hague) adjudication. Any offense involving a child, sex offense, or felony is disqualifying.
What to Expect
For Ohio domestic adoption/foster: bring valid ID and your ODJFS ORI. For international adoption: we print FBI FD-258 ink cards (you typically need 2–3 sets). You submit FD-258 cards to your authorized USCIS channeler or directly to the FBI CJIS division. We can provide multiple sets in one visit.
Turnaround
BCI Ohio: 2–5 days. FBI ink card processing (USCIS): 7–30 days depending on channeler.
Cost
BCI + FBI Ohio domestic check: $67. FBI FD-258 ink cards (2 cards): $50. Additional cards: $20 each.
Getting to Our Office from New Albany
Distance
7 miles
Drive Time
~15 minutes
From
Columbus Metro
From New Albany, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71, on the north side of Columbus. Free parking on-site, walk-ins welcome every day 9am–7pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My adoption agency said I need FD-258 ink cards, not digital. Can you do that?
Yes. We roll traditional ink prints on FBI-standard FD-258 cards. Many USCIS channelers and foreign governments still require ink cards rather than digital LiveScan.
How many FD-258 card sets should I get?
Most adoption agencies recommend at least 2 sets — one for USCIS and one as a backup in case any cards are rejected. If you are using a channeler, ask them how many sets they require.
My wife and I are applying together. Can we both get fingerprinted at the same appointment?
Yes. Walk in together — we can process both of you back to back, typically in under 30 minutes total.
How far is your office from New Albany?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 7 miles from New Albany — typically a 15-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Columbus Metro clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Can New Albany residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. New Albany clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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Adoption Fingerprinting for New Albany Families
Both ODJFS BCI and FBI ink card fingerprinting for adoption and foster placement. Serving New Albany from our Columbus office. Walk in or call ahead.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm