Next-Day Fingerprinting in Upper Arlington, OH
Need to get fingerprinted tomorrow? Because we're open every single day, weekends included, you never have to wait for a weekday appointment slot to free up. Come in the next morning, any day of the week, and we'll capture and submit your prints on the spot. We serve Upper Arlington and the surrounding area.
Serving Upper Arlington, Franklin County · 8 miles from our Morse Rd office (~16 min drive)
Upper Arlington · Columbus Metro
Why this Biometrics Services page is written for Upper Arlington
Across Columbus Metro, the live scans we run most often are BCI and FBI background checks for licensing, employment, and out-of-state employer requests. Upper Arlington clients come in, get fingerprinted electronically, and have the BCI and/or FBI check submitted the same visit once we confirm the receiving agency.
Upper Arlington sits in Columbus Metro, home to a dense logistics and distribution network feeding the Rickenbacker inland port and the warehouses ringing the outerbelt. Franklin County, where Upper Arlington is located, is a sizable city where vital records, county filings, and most routine document services are handled close to home.
COTA bus service connects the metro, but most appointments require driving — most clients reach our office via I-71, I-270, or Cleveland Ave. From Upper Arlington (ZIP 43221), the trip is roughly 8 miles each way.
a region where new Americans from East Africa, Latin America, and South Asia anchor entire commercial corridors and school communities — and Upper Arlington, with a population near 36,800, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
Upper Arlington is about 8 miles from our Morse Rd office — roughly a 16-minute drive — and an electronic live scan usually takes only a few minutes once you arrive. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Upper Arlington clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.
Our Upper Arlington clients commonly include families served by Upper Arlington City Schools.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Next-Day Fingerprinting for Upper Arlington Residents
Upper Arlington is located in Franklin County (Columbus Metro). We process next-day fingerprinting for residents and employers throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas, with walk-in availability seven days a week.
Who Needs Next-Day Fingerprinting?
Anyone who decided last-minute they need prints
Applicants who can only come on a day off
People who couldn't get a weekday appointment elsewhere
Weekend and evening-availability seekers
Out-of-town visitors with a narrow window
Repeat clients who need a quick second submission
Legal Requirements
Next-day fingerprinting describes our daily walk-in availability — there is no waiting list for an appointment. Capture and electronic submission happen the day you come in. Ohio BCI results follow the agency's 2–5 business day schedule; FBI results take 7–21 days. Submissions made on a weekend enter the BCI queue the next business day.
What to Expect
No appointment, no waitlist — just come in the next day during business hours (Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm) with a valid photo ID and your ORI. Most visits finish in 15–20 minutes.
Turnaround
Walk in next day. BCI results: 2–5 business days from submission. FBI: 7–21 days.
Cost
Live Scan WebCheck — BCI only: $40, FBI only: $40, or BCI + FBI together: $80. Cash or card accepted.
Getting to Our Office from Upper Arlington
Distance
8 miles
Drive Time
~16 minutes
From
Columbus Metro
From Upper Arlington, 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 Mon–Sat 10am–6pm and Sun 10am–4pm.
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How Next-Day Fingerprinting Works in Upper Arlington
Three simple steps — most visits are finished in 15 to 20 minutes.
Come In Prepared
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If your employer, board, or agency gave you an ORI number or an instruction sheet, bring those too. No appointment is required; just walk into our Upper Arlington-area office any day we are open. If you are unsure what your check needs, call first and we will sort it out in a couple of minutes.
We Capture Your Prints
We capture all ten fingers electronically on a certified Ohio BCI WebCheck Live Scan device. Because the scanner grades each impression for quality in real time, any low-quality finger is re-scanned on the spot. There are no inkpads, no smudges, and nothing to mail back and forth.
Results Are Delivered
Your submission travels electronically to Ohio BCI, and to the FBI when your check requires it, under the ORI we have on file. Results go directly to the agency that requested them, usually within a few business days for BCI and one to three weeks for the FBI portion. Nothing needs to be picked up or mailed on your end.
Accepted Forms of ID
Ohio BCI and the FBI require at least one current, unexpired, government-issued photo ID that shows your name, date of birth, and a clear photograph. The name on your ID must match the name on your application exactly. Expired IDs, photocopies, and digital photos of an ID are not accepted. If your legal name has changed, bring documentation (marriage certificate or court order) connecting the two names.
Primary Photo ID (bring one)
- ✓Valid U.S. state driver's license or state ID card
- ✓U.S. or foreign passport (or passport card)
- ✓U.S. Permanent Resident Card (green card)
- ✓U.S. military ID (CAC) or dependent ID
- ✓Employment Authorization Document (EAD, Form I-766)
Secondary Documents (if asked)
- ✓Social Security card
- ✓Certified birth certificate
- ✓Voter registration card
- ✓U.S. visa or I-94 arrival record
- ✓School or employer photo ID
Why Fingerprints Get Rejected — and How We Prevent It
Electronic Live Scan grades each finger for quality the moment it is captured, so a weak print is caught and redone during your visit rather than weeks later by mail. In the rare case Ohio BCI or the FBI sends a submission back, we re-capture your prints at no additional service charge. We also condition dry or worn fingertips beforehand to give you the best chance of an accepted scan the first time.
Most common rejection causes
- •Worn, dry, or faint ridge detail, which is common with manual labor, age, or certain medications
- •Too much finger pressure or movement during the scan, something our real-time quality check flags on the spot
- •An incorrect or mistyped ORI that routes results to the wrong agency
- •A name or date of birth that does not match the application
- •Cuts, bandages, or temporary skin conditions on the fingertips
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book a next-day appointment?
No booking needed. We're a walk-in office open every day, so "next day" just means come in tomorrow whenever it's convenient. There's no appointment system to wait on.
If I come in on Saturday or Sunday, when does BCI get my submission?
We submit electronically the same day you come in. Ohio BCI processes on business days, so a weekend submission enters the queue Monday morning, with results typically Tuesday–Wednesday.
How far is your office from Upper Arlington?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 8 miles from Upper Arlington — typically a 16-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Columbus Metro clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, or Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Can Upper Arlington residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day: Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Upper Arlington clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
What is the difference between an Ohio BCI check and an FBI check?
An Ohio BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) check searches Ohio criminal records only. An FBI check searches the national database, which covers all 50 states and federal records. Many Ohio employers and licensing boards ask for both, the combined "BCI and FBI" check, to get complete coverage. We can submit one or both in a single visit, depending on what your ORI and agency require.
How much does fingerprinting cost, and is the state check priced separately from the federal check?
Our pricing is flat and easy to follow. A BCI-only Live Scan WebCheck is $40, an FBI-only check is $40, and a combined BCI and FBI submission is $80. We tell you the exact total before we capture your prints, with no hidden charges and no surcharge for paying by card.
Do I need an appointment, or can I just walk in?
You are welcome to walk in. Stop by our Upper Arlington-area office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus any day we are open: Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Most visits wrap up in 15 to 20 minutes. If you are bringing a group of employees, a quick call ahead lets us keep your wait short.
Can my results be sent to more than one employer or agency?
Each submission is tied to a single ORI (Originating Agency Identifier), and that ORI routes the results to one agency. When two employers or boards each need their own copy, we run a separate submission for each ORI. Both can be done in the same visit, so you only have to come in once.
Can I get a copy of my own fingerprints or background-check results?
Fingerprint-based results go to the requesting agency rather than to you, unless your check used a "personal review" or self-request ORI. If you need your own copy of your FBI record for personal or international use, that is an FBI Identity History Summary. Let us know, and we will capture and submit your prints electronically and explain how to request the summary directly from the FBI.
What if my fingerprints get rejected?
Electronic Live Scan flags a low-quality print in real time, so we re-capture it during your visit. In the rare case Ohio BCI or the FBI still returns a submission, we re-capture your prints again at no additional service charge.
How long are my results valid?
That depends on the requirement. Many Ohio licensing boards and employers treat a background check as valid for a set window, often one year and sometimes longer, and ask for a fresh check after that or when you change employers. Your board or HR department sets the validity period. The fingerprints themselves do not expire, but the check tied to them does.
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Next-Day Fingerprinting Near Upper Arlington
Open every day — walk in tomorrow. Serving Upper Arlington from 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus. Mon–Sun.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm