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Ohio State Board of Cosmetology

Cosmetology License Fingerprinting Near Tipp City, OH

The Ohio State Board of Cosmetology requires a criminal background check for all new license applicants, including cosmetologists, estheticians, hair braiders, nail technicians, and salon managers. Under ORC 4713.21, you must submit fingerprints using the Board's designated ORI. We handle cosmetology fingerprints for applicants from Tipp City and surrounding areas, with walk-in availability every day.

Serving Tipp City, Miami County · 62 miles from our Morse Rd office (~78 min drive)

Walk-Ins Welcome

No appointment needed

15–20 Minutes

Quick professional service

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15

Columbus, OH 43231

Cosmetology License Fingerprinting for Tipp City Residents

Cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technician license applicants from Tipp City must clear an Ohio State Board of Cosmetology BCI check under ORC 4713.21 before practicing in Miami County salons and spas. BCI-only — no FBI required — and we process the submission electronically.

Who Needs Cosmetology License Fingerprinting?

Cosmetologist license applicants

Esthetician license applicants

Nail technician applicants

Hair braider applicants

Salon manager license applicants

Barber applicants (Board of Barbers has separate requirements)

Legal Requirements

ORC 4713.21 requires the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology to request a criminal records check for any individual applying for a license under ORC Chapter 4713. Results must be submitted using the Board ORI. The Board considers each application individually, but crimes involving theft, drug trafficking, fraud, or assault within the preceding 5 years can affect licensure.

What to Expect

Bring a valid photo ID and your Board of Cosmetology ORI. We do electronic fingerprint capture — no ink cards needed unless the Board specifically requests paper. The whole process takes under 15 minutes.

Turnaround

BCI: 2–5 business days. Results go to the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

Cost

BCI cosmetology check: $42.

Getting to Our Office from Tipp City

Distance

62 miles

Drive Time

~78 minutes

From

Dayton Metro

From Tipp City, 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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What to Bring

Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
ORI number from your employer or licensing board
Employer authorization letter (if applicable)
Blank FD-258 cards (if your agency requires ink cards)
Payment — cash or card accepted
Any agency-specific instructions or forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FBI fingerprinting required for cosmetology?

The Ohio Board of Cosmetology currently only requires BCI (not FBI) for licensure. BCI alone is sufficient for most cosmetology applicants.

I graduated from cosmetology school in another state. Do I still need Ohio fingerprints?

Yes. Even if you passed a background check in another state, Ohio requires its own BCI check for any new Ohio license applicant.

How far is your office from Tipp City?

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 62 miles from Tipp City — typically a 78-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Dayton Metro clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.

Can Tipp City residents walk in without an appointment?

Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Tipp City clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.

Cosmetology Board Fingerprinting Near Tipp City

Walk in today at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus — serving Tipp City cosmetology applicants with same-day fingerprint capture. Open 7 days a week.

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm