Fingerprinting & Biometric Services in Columbus, OH
We handle employment fingerprinting, Ohio BCI and FBI Live Scan WebCheck submissions, and background checks for healthcare and childcare workers. Bring the specific reason and code from your employer or licensing agency. Most fingerprint visits take 15 to 20 minutes; background-check results are processed separately.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick, professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Before you visit
Employment fingerprinting: bring your reason and code.
- Valid government-issued photo ID.
- The specific reason for the check and the required BCI/FBI reason code (Ohio Revised Code section).
- Confirmation of whether you need BCI, FBI, or both.
- The results recipient’s name, address, and any agency or routing information provided.
- Your employer’s or licensing agency’s request form or written instructions.
Missing the reason or code? Ask the requesting organization before coming in. An ORI or routing number does not replace the reason code.
Biometric Services We Offer
From pre-employment fingerprinting to state-required Live Scan, we handle all your biometric needs accurately and quickly.
Employment Fingerprinting
Fingerprint capture for eligible Ohio employment background checks. Bring your employer’s specific reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination. Walk-ins welcome.
Who needs this
FBI Live Scan Background Check
Electronic FBI checks through Ohio WebCheck for authorized employment and licensing purposes. Eligibility depends on the reason code and requesting agency instructions; call to confirm your request.
Who needs this
Ohio BCI & Live Scan
Digital electronic fingerprinting submitted directly to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and/or FBI. Required for Ohio professional licenses, teaching certificates, social work, and most state-regulated employment.
Who needs this
Healthcare & Childcare Workers
Fingerprinting for nurses, home health aides, hospital staff, daycare workers, foster parents, and anyone working with vulnerable populations. We understand the Ohio requirements and make the process fast and stress-free.
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Who Needs Fingerprinting in Columbus, Ohio?
Many industries and professions require FBI or Ohio BCI background checks as a condition of employment, licensing, or certification.
How It Works
Getting fingerprinted at Asal Multi Services is fast and simple.
Bring Your Reason and Code
For employment or licensing fingerprinting, bring valid government-issued photo ID and the requesting organization’s written instructions: the specific reason for the check, required BCI/FBI reason code (Ohio Revised Code section), whether BCI, FBI, or both are required, and where results must be sent. If the reason or code is missing, obtain it from your employer or licensing agency before visiting. An ORI or routing number does not replace the reason code.
Get Fingerprinted
Plan on about 15 to 20 minutes. We capture all ten fingerprints on a certified digital Live Scan device and fill out the required forms with you, so the details match your application.
Agency Processes Your Check
Same-day service means fingerprint capture and submission. Ohio BCI and the FBI process the background checks separately; result timing varies and is not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohio BCI WebCheck?+
What is Live Scan fingerprinting?+
Do I need fingerprinting for a healthcare job in Ohio?+
How long does fingerprinting take?+
What do I need to bring for fingerprinting?+
Ohio BCI WebCheck — Everything You Need to Know
Ohio BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) WebCheck is the state's electronic fingerprinting system for running criminal background checks. If you are applying for any Ohio professional license, a job at a school, healthcare facility, or childcare center — or if you work with vulnerable adults or children — you almost certainly need a BCI background check.
WebCheck uses Live Scan technology to capture your fingerprints digitally and transmit them directly to Ohio BCI and, in many cases, the FBI simultaneously. The results are sent electronically to the requesting organization — typically within 2–5 business days for state-only checks, and 5–7 business days when the FBI is included.
At Asal Multi Services, we are an authorized Ohio BCI WebCheck provider. We have the equipment, training, and ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) authorization to submit your fingerprints directly into the Ohio BCI system. You do not need to go to a police station or sheriff's office — we handle it all right here at our Columbus office.
When you come in, bring valid government-issued photo ID and the requesting organization’s written instructions: the specific reason for the check, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination. Include any supplied agency or ORI information; an ORI does not replace the reason code. The entire process takes about 15–20 minutes.
Common Reasons for Ohio BCI WebCheck
- ✓Teachers, aides, and school staff — required by Ohio Department of Education
- ✓Daycare and childcare workers — required by ODJFS
- ✓Home health aides and personal care workers — required by ODH
- ✓Nurses, CNAs, and hospital staff — required by employer and state
- ✓Foster and adoptive parents — required by ODJFS
- ✓Social workers and counselors — required for licensure
- ✓Real estate agents — required by Ohio Division of Real Estate
- ✓Security guards — required for OPOTA certification
- ✓Cosmetologists and barbers — required by Ohio State Cosmetology Board
- ✓Insurance agents — required for Ohio Department of Insurance
- ✓Mortgage loan originators — required by Ohio Division of Financial Institutions
- ✓Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians — required by Ohio Board of Pharmacy
BCI vs. FBI — What's the Difference?
BCI checks Ohio records only. FBI checks national records. Most Ohio employers require both BCI and FBI. We can submit both in a single appointment.
Fingerprinting Requirements by Industry
Different industries have different requirements. Here is what you need to know for the most common sectors in Columbus, Ohio.
Healthcare
Who Needs It
Nurses, CNAs, home health aides, medical assistants, hospital employees, pharmacy technicians, behavioral health workers
Legal Requirement
Ohio law (ORC 109.572) requires most healthcare employers to obtain BCI and FBI background checks on all employees who work with patients or have access to controlled substances. Home health agencies and nursing homes are required to run checks on every hire.
What You Need
Ohio BCI + FBI Live Scan fingerprinting. Some employers also require a drug screen.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Education & Childcare
Who Needs It
Public and private school teachers, substitute teachers, school bus drivers, after-school program staff, daycare workers, preschool teachers, home daycare providers
Legal Requirement
Ohio law requires background checks for all school employees and volunteers who have unsupervised access to children. Daycare workers licensed by ODJFS must also pass BCI and FBI checks. This is mandatory, not optional.
What You Need
Ohio BCI + FBI Live Scan. For teachers, results go directly to the Ohio Department of Education.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Real Estate & Financial Services
Who Needs It
Real estate agents and brokers, mortgage loan originators, insurance agents, investment advisors, bank employees
Legal Requirement
The Ohio Division of Real Estate requires all license applicants to submit fingerprints as part of the application process. Mortgage loan originators are required by the SAFE Act to undergo FBI background checks. Many banks require BCI/FBI checks for all employees.
What You Need
Ohio BCI + FBI Live Scan submission for license applications and federal filings.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Security & Protective Services
Who Needs It
Security guards, armed security officers, private investigators, and protective-service license applicants
Legal Requirement
Ohio security guards and armed officers licensed through the Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS) Commission, and applicants seeking OPOTA certification, need BCI and FBI background checks before licensure.
What You Need
Ohio BCI + FBI Live Scan submission to the relevant licensing authority.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Professional Licensing
Who Needs It
Cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians, massage therapists, private investigators, contractors, engineers
Legal Requirement
Ohio's professional licensing boards increasingly require fingerprint-based background checks. The State Cosmetology Board, Ohio Private Investigator Security Guard Services Commission, and others all mandate BCI/FBI checks before issuing or renewing licenses.
What You Need
Ohio BCI + FBI Live Scan submitted directly to the relevant licensing board.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Adoption & Foster Care
Who Needs It
Prospective adoptive parents, foster parents, all adult household members in foster/adoptive homes
Legal Requirement
Ohio ODJFS requires comprehensive BCI and FBI background checks on all adults in prospective foster and adoptive households. This is required before placement can occur. International adoptions may also require additional FBI checks.
What You Need
Both Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting required. Results go directly to your adoption agency or ODJFS caseworker.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID; requesting organization’s written reason, required BCI/FBI reason code, check type, and results destination; any supplied agency or ORI information
Live Scan WebCheck — How It Works
We submit your Ohio BCI and FBI background checks electronically through certified Live Scan. No ink, no paper cards, no mailing — and a lower rejection rate.
Ohio BCI & FBI Live Scan
Digital electronic submission — fastest results
Live Scan captures your fingerprints digitally using a high-resolution scanner. The images are transmitted electronically to Ohio BCI and the FBI. There are no cards to mail — it's instant submission. Most Ohio employers, licensing boards, and government agencies now prefer or require Live Scan.
Common Uses:
Turnaround
Ohio BCI results: 2–5 business days. BCI + FBI: 5–7 business days.
Why Live Scan?
Not sure what you need?
Call us at (380) 269-7408 and describe what it is for. We will tell you exactly which check you need and what to bring.
How Much Does Fingerprinting Cost in Columbus?
Flat-rate pricing — no hidden fees. You know the cost before we start.Effective October 1, 2026, the government fee for each FBI background check increased by $3. Our service charge is unchanged. BCI-only pricing remains $40.
Ohio BCI Live Scan
$40
Electronic Live Scan WebCheck submission directly to Ohio BCI. No ink, no mailing — results route to your agency.
Results in 2–7 business daysFBI Live Scan
$43
Electronic Live Scan submission to the FBI for national background checks. No ink cards — submitted electronically.
Results in 7–21 business daysBCI + FBI Together
$83
Both the Ohio BCI and FBI checks submitted electronically in a single visit. Walk-ins welcome, same-day capture.
Walk-ins always welcomeNot sure what you need or want an exact quote?
Call us and describe your situation — we will tell you exactly what type and cost within 60 seconds.
Call (380) 269-7408Why Columbus Trusts Asal Multi Services for Fingerprinting
Visit our Morse Road office for eligible employment and licensing fingerprinting. Bring the requesting organization’s instructions so we can check the reason code and results destination before submission.
Our staff is trained and certified in Live Scan digital fingerprinting. We review the required reason code, check type, and results instructions with you before submitting an eligible Ohio WebCheck request.
We explain the fingerprint capture process and confirm your request details before submitting. If you do not have the reason, code, or results instructions, contact your employer or licensing agency before coming in.
Columbus
Morse Road office
BCI / FBI
Eligible WebCheck requests
Walk-ins
During business hours
Photo ID
Bring your request instructions
Our Location
3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM, Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Located in Northeast Columbus near Westerville Rd. Easy parking. Conveniently accessible from Westerville, Gahanna, New Albany, Whitehall, and Reynoldsburg.
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Ready to Get Fingerprinted?
Call ahead to confirm your check is eligible. Bring the reason code and results instructions from the requesting organization.
Call (380) 269-7408More Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about fingerprinting in Columbus, Ohio.
Can I walk in without an appointment?+
Is an ORI the same as the reason code?+
How long does it take to get background check results?+
What if my fingerprints are rejected or unreadable?+
Can you do fingerprinting for immigration purposes?+
Do you offer group or employer fingerprinting for multiple employees?+
What is the difference between a background check and fingerprinting?+
Are your fingerprinting results accepted by Ohio employers?+
Need Fingerprinting in Columbus?
Walk in today or call ahead. We serve Columbus, Westerville, Gahanna, Whitehall, and all of Central Ohio. Bring your photo ID, specific reason, required reason code, and results instructions.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Open 7 days a week
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