Professional License Fingerprinting Near Lakewood, OH
Ohio has over 50 professional licensing boards, and most require a BCI — and many require FBI — background check as part of the license application. From nursing and real estate to cosmetology, social work, and pharmacy, each board has its own ORI code that routes results to the right place. We handle fingerprinting for all Ohio licensing boards at our Lakewood-area office. Bring your board's ORI and a valid ID, and we'll take care of the rest.
Serving Lakewood, Cuyahoga County · 145 miles from our Morse Rd office (~162 min drive)
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Professional License Fingerprinting for Lakewood Residents
Lakewood is located in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland Metro). We process professional license fingerprinting for residents and employers throughout Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas, with walk-in availability seven days a week.
Who Needs Professional License Fingerprinting?
Applicants for any Ohio professional license
Out-of-state license holders applying for Ohio endorsement
License reinstatement applicants
Any professional whose board required a new background check
Legal Requirements
Ohio Revised Code authorizes criminal records checks for licensed professionals under each profession's governing statute (ORC 4723 for nursing, 4735 for real estate, 4713 for cosmetology, 4757 for counselors, 4729 for pharmacy, etc.). Each board has a unique ORI. Using the wrong ORI routes results to the wrong place and requires re-fingerprinting.
What to Expect
Your board's application instructions will specify the ORI to use. Bring that ORI and a valid photo ID. If you're applying to multiple boards simultaneously, each requires a separate ORI submission — we can do multiple in one visit.
Turnaround
BCI: 2–5 business days. FBI: 7–21 days.
Cost
BCI: $42 per board submission. BCI + FBI: $67.
Getting to Our Office from Lakewood
Distance
145 miles
Drive Time
~162 minutes
From
Cleveland Metro
From Lakewood, 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'm applying for two different licenses at the same time. Do I need two fingerprint sessions?
No — just two ORI submissions in one session. You get fingerprinted once, and we submit to both ORIs. Each submission is billed separately at the standard rate.
How far is your office from Lakewood?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 145 miles from Lakewood — typically a 162-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 Lakewood residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Lakewood clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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Ohio Professional License Fingerprinting Near Lakewood
All Ohio licensing board ORIs accepted. Walk in near Lakewood at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus. Open every day.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm