Oklahoma Background Check Information
Learn about the Background Check Process in the state of Oklahoma.
PrintScan Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma fingerprinting experience easier.
Oklahoma Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
Agency with the authority to run the background check process:
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
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.
Yes
Authorized channelers?
No authorized channelers.
Required documents to initiate a background check:
Submitter must request a client number to submit fingerprints; letter must include statutory authority to obtain criminal history record information, and include a point of contact with phone number and email address. For security clearances, appropriate forms must accompany the fingerprints. Security awareness training is required within 60 days of clearance.
Preferred method of submission of required information.
US Postal Service
Are fingerprint cards from outside the state accepted?
Yes, via US Postal Service.
Time required for obtaining results of a non-criminal-justice background check.
Usually within 30 days.
Fees involved:
The fee for taking fingerprints is whatever fee a private vendor charges. There is no fee for running checks against state repository databases and no fee for running checks against FBI databases.
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?
The Department of Public Safety retains the fingerprints; relocation within the state with the same employer does not require the resubmission of fingerprints.
Does the state have a RapBack program? If so, are there fees for participating?
N/A
Other notes or relevant information.
N/A
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)
