South Carolina Background Check Information
Learn about the Background Check Process in the state of South Carolina.
PrintScan South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
Agency with the authority to run the background check process:
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
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.
For criminal justice agencies, the CJIS Security Policy allows for fingerprint-based background checks. We do not have the authorization to run nationwide checks for noncriminal justice agency vendors/contractors.
Authorized channelers?
No authorized channelers.
Required documents to initiate a background check:
An Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement and Authorization of State and National Criminal Records Check form, a Fingerprint card, State of residency identification (i.e., driver’s license, photo ID, passport ID).
Preferred method of submission of required information.
US Postal Service
Are fingerprint cards from outside the state accepted?
Yes, hard copy card submitted to SLED.
Process for non-criminal justice checks:
The contracting local agency is required to conduct vetting on contractors and vendors that they use. These documents are audited triennially by SLED. Once a vendor has established agreements with three or more law enforcement agencies within the state, SLED agrees to handle vetting responsibilities for that vendor. When fingerprints are required, one set of prints must be submitted. There is not a state card required in addition to the FD258. Fingerprints may be submitted on cards. Electronic submissions are not preferred.
Time required for obtaining results of a non-criminal-justice background check.
Within one week.
Fees involved:
There are no fees.
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?
All contractors have to be fingerprinted every two years.
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)
