Pharmacist & Pharmacy Tech Fingerprinting Near Avon Lake, OH
Ohio pharmacist and pharmacy technician applicants must submit fingerprints to BCI and FBI using the Ohio Board of Pharmacy ORI. Under ORC 4729, criminal background checks are mandatory for all new licensees. Drug-related offenses are treated with particular seriousness by the Pharmacy Board. We process pharmacy fingerprints for applicants from Avon Lake — walk in with your Board ORI and valid ID.
Serving Avon Lake, Lorain County · 140 miles from our Morse Rd office (~158 min drive)
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Pharmacist & Pharmacy Tech Fingerprinting for Avon Lake Residents
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician applicants from Avon Lake working in Lorain County pharmacies must clear Ohio Board of Pharmacy fingerprinting under ORC 4729. Both BCI and FBI are required. Bring your Board-issued ORI and we'll complete both in one electronic submission.
Who Needs Pharmacist & Pharmacy Tech Fingerprinting?
Pharmacist license applicants (RPh)
Pharmacy technician applicants (CPhT)
Pharmacy intern registration applicants
Out-of-state pharmacists seeking Ohio endorsement
Legal Requirements
ORC 4729.071 and 4729.291 require criminal background checks for pharmacist and pharmacy technician license applicants. Disqualifying offenses include: any felony drug offense, drug trafficking, theft of controlled substances, Medicaid fraud, and violent crimes. The Board may grant licenses with prior offenses on a case-by-case basis, but drug diversion is treated very seriously given the nature of pharmacy work.
What to Expect
Bring your Ohio Board of Pharmacy ORI and a valid photo ID. Both BCI and FBI are required. We submit electronically for both in one session.
Turnaround
BCI: 2–5 days. FBI: 7–21 days. Results to Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Cost
BCI + FBI: $67.
Getting to Our Office from Avon Lake
Distance
140 miles
Drive Time
~158 minutes
From
Cleveland Metro
From Avon Lake, 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
I was convicted of a DUI 4 years ago. Will I be denied a pharmacy license?
A DUI is evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis. It is not an automatic disqualifier. The Board considers the offense type, how long ago it occurred, evidence of rehabilitation, and whether it involved controlled substances. Consult with a pharmacy licensing attorney if you have concerns.
How far is your office from Avon Lake?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 140 miles from Avon Lake — typically a 158-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Cleveland Metro clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Can Avon Lake residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Avon Lake clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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BCI + FBI for Ohio Board of Pharmacy applications. Walk in near Avon Lake at Morse Rd, Columbus. Open 7 days.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm