Utah Background Check Information
Learn about the Background Check Process in the state of Utah.
PrintScan Utah 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.
Utah Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
Agency with the authority to run the background check process:
Utah Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Identification
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.
No state statute, authority is FBI CJIS Security Policy.
Authorized channelers?
There are no authorized channelers.
Required documents to initiate a background check:
Application to become a qualifying entity, a signed consent form with reference to privacy rights, and fingerprints.
Preferred method of submission of required information.
The preferred method of submission is online.
Are fingerprint cards from outside the state accepted?
Yes – Live Scan/hardcopy fingerprint card.
Process for non-criminal justice checks:
Submit fingerprints to FBI and track background check through a user management system. One set of prints is required. A state card is not required in addition to the FD258. Fingerprints can be submitted on cards or electronically.
Time required for obtaining results of a non-criminal-justice background check.
Utah’s processing time may take up to 48 hours and the FBI processing time may take up to 48 hours (worst case scenario).
Fees involved:
None.
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?
Yes – NGI Rapback.
Does the state have a RapBack program? If so, are there fees for participating?
Yes – NGI Rapback.
Other notes or relevant information.
Utah uses NGI Rapback.
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)
