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Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board

Social Worker Fingerprinting Near Bellefontaine, OH

Ohio requires all applicants for Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licenses to submit BCI and FBI fingerprints using the Ohio CSWMFT Board ORI. We process social work licensing fingerprints for Bellefontaine-area applicants — walk in any day, no appointment needed.

Serving Bellefontaine, Logan County · 60 miles from our Morse Rd office (~75 min drive)

Walk-Ins Welcome

No appointment needed

15–20 Minutes

Quick professional service

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15

Columbus, OH 43231

Social Worker Fingerprinting for Bellefontaine Residents

Bellefontaine is located in Logan County (Central Ohio). We process social worker fingerprinting for residents and employers throughout Logan County and surrounding areas, with walk-in availability seven days a week.

Who Needs Social Worker Fingerprinting?

LSW and LISW license applicants

LPC and LPCC applicants

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) applicants

School social worker applicants

Out-of-state counselors applying for Ohio license

Legal Requirements

ORC 4757.28 requires criminal records checks for all applicants for social work and counseling licenses under the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Both BCI and FBI are required. Disqualifying offenses include any felony, sexual offenses, patient abuse, and crimes of moral turpitude. The Board has discretion on other offenses based on rehabilitation evidence.

What to Expect

Bring your CSWMFT Board ORI and valid photo ID. Electronic BCI and FBI in one session. Takes under 20 minutes.

Turnaround

BCI: 2–5 days. FBI: 7–21 days.

Cost

BCI + FBI: $67.

Getting to Our Office from Bellefontaine

Distance

60 miles

Drive Time

~75 minutes

From

Central Ohio

From Bellefontaine, 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

I'm applying for both LSW and LPC at the same time. Do I need two separate fingerprint submissions?

Both the social work and counseling licenses are under the same CSWMFT Board with the same ORI, so one fingerprint submission should cover both — confirm with the Board to be certain.

How far is your office from Bellefontaine?

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 60 miles from Bellefontaine — typically a 75-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Central Ohio clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.

Can Bellefontaine residents walk in without an appointment?

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

CSWMFT License Fingerprinting Near Bellefontaine

Social worker and counselor fingerprints for Ohio CSWMFT Board. Walk in near Bellefontaine at Morse Rd, Columbus.

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