Social Worker Fingerprinting Near Canal Winchester, 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 Canal Winchester-area applicants — walk in any day, no appointment needed.
Serving Canal Winchester, Franklin/Fairfield County · 15 miles from our Morse Rd office (~26 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 Canal Winchester Residents
Canal Winchester is located in Franklin/Fairfield County (Columbus Metro). We process social worker fingerprinting for residents and employers throughout Franklin/Fairfield 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 Canal Winchester
Distance
15 miles
Drive Time
~26 minutes
From
Columbus Metro
From Canal Winchester, 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 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 Canal Winchester?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 15 miles from Canal Winchester — typically a 26-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Columbus Metro clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Can Canal Winchester residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Canal Winchester clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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CSWMFT License Fingerprinting Near Canal Winchester
Social worker and counselor fingerprints for Ohio CSWMFT Board. Walk in near Canal Winchester at Morse Rd, Columbus.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm