Nevada Background Check Information
Learn about the Background Check Process in the state of Nevada.
PrintScan Nevada Background Check Guide
The fingerprinting and background check process can be complicated. We decided to put together this guide as a quick reference to make your [state name] fingerprinting experience easier.
Nevada Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
Agency with the authority to run the background check process:
Nevada Department of Public Safety, Records and Compliance Division
http://rccd.nv.gov/
State statute (Pub. L. 92-544) or authority exists to authorize submission of CJIS background checks to the FBI database for vendors and private sector contractors who have direct access to criminal justice information/systems.
Nevada has a state statute that provides for background checks for non-criminal background checks.
Authorized channelers?
Channelers authorized to take and submit prints: Idemia (previous Moropho Trust).
Required documents to initiate a background check:
10 prints on Form FD258 and signed authorization (form PDS-006).
Preferred method of submission of required information.
Will accept all methods of submission, but prefer online submissions.
Are fingerprint cards from outside the state accepted?
Nevada accepts Physical 10 fingerprint cards only.
Process for non-criminal justice checks:
One set of ten prints required on FD258.
Time required for obtaining results of a non-criminal-justice background check.
Less than 30 days. Online submissions 5-10 business days.
Fees involved:
Local agency - yes; the amount varies, $23.50 for state submission, $12.75 - FBI. Accept business check, money order. DPS also bills companies who have set up commercial accounts for billing purposes. To set up a commercial account call 775-684-6262. Forms are also on-line at www.rccd.nv.gov.
Does the state offer a central repository that allows for the saving of fingerprints and background check information that can be shared with other agencies within the state to indicate that an individual has already been approved and a background check successfully completed?
DPS maintains healthcare-related background check information for six months only. There are no other provisions for other industries currently.
Does the state have a RapBack program? If so, are there fees for participating?
Limited program for concealing and carry, education, and long-term healthcare professionals only.
Other notes or relevant information.
The requirement for CJIS training certification: applicant must complete awareness training and have a signed addendum. Renewals are required every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have questions, we can answer them!
Q. Does the FBI have my fingerprints?
If you have ever been fingerprinted to get a license or a background check then the FBI does keep a record of your fingerprints in their criminal database.
Q. How long does an FBI fingerprinting session take?
Printscan's fingerprinting sessions for FBI background checks average at 20 minutes.
Q. How far back does an FBI background check go?
An FBI background check goes back for the entire applicants lifetime.
Q. How do I know if I need my FBI background check apostilled?
If the country you wish to visit is part of the Hauge convention then you will need to apostille your FBI background check.
Q. What payment do you accept?
We accept cash, or any major credit card. (Visa/Mastercard/Discovery/American Express)
