About us

The most trusted provider of fingerprint solutions.

Accurate Biometrics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business providing live scan fingerprinting service and solutions since 2006.

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Our values

We respond to the needs of our customers with knowledge, expertise and professionalism, positioning ourselves as a leader in the industry of fingerprint processing.

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We respect each other

We value and appreciate everyone, fostering a positive and supportive environment.

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We are enthusiastic

Our passion drives us. We bring energy and commitment to everything we do.

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We are service oriented

Your needs come first. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service every time.

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We are nimble and quick

We adapt fast and respond swiftly to meet your needs efficiently.

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We are perceptive

We anticipate your needs and understand the details that matter most.

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We do what’s right

Integrity guides us. We make decisions with honesty and uphold the highest standards in all we do.

About us

We protect our communities by being the most trusted provider of fingerprint solutions

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Accurate Biometrics takes pride in being part of the process that allows an organization or company to make safe and informed hiring decisions to ensure the safety of our youth.

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Our expertise provides innovative solutions to meeting the fingerprint-based background check needs for healthcare, education, professional licensing, and individuals.

Our 20 years of milestones

Each milestone reflects our commitment to accuracy, security, and exceptional service. Join us as we look back on 20 years of achievements and continue to build a future where safety and trust are paramount.

2024
Tribal Fingerprint Certification Achieved
Accurate Biometrics is one of few vendors certified as a Tribal Management Service fingerprint service provider for National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
2023
FBI CJIS Audit Support Secured
Accurate Biometrics secures its first scope of work for its Advisory Services supporting FBI CJIS Technical Audit for Authorized Recipients.
2022
New Partnership for Background Checks
Accurate Biometrics partners with Wellness Mart, a pre-employment medical services company, to provide one-stop-background-check services to employers in the Chicago area in (6) Accurate Biometrics locations.
2021
FBI Channeler Contract Extended
Accurate Biometrics secures continuous certification contract as an FBI Channeler for (3) Five-Year Options, original certification in 2006
2020
Essential Business Status Granted
Accurate Biometrics secures appointment as Essential Business by the Illinois Governor’s Office - permitted to operate during Lockdown.
2019
Moved FBI Channeling to the AWS GOVCloud
Accurate Biometrics is among the first Channelers permitted by FBI CJIS to move its FBI Channeling to the AWS GOVCloud.
2018
Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Accurate Biometrics is accredited with the Better Business Bureau through August 2019 – our 13th year of BBB Accreditation – of which we are very proud.
2017
Approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
Accurate Biometrics is approved to provide live scan fingerprinting system vendor for the National Indian Gaming Commission.
2016
Inc. 500 Award
Honored to be a member of an elite group of entrepreneurs, Accurate Biometrics is recognized as one of America’s fastest growing companies on the annual Inc. 5000 list.
2015
FINRA
Accurate Biometrics launches Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA) electronic fingerprint submissions (EFS) for the financial sector.
2014
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services, awards Accurate Biometrics a channeling contract for Fingerprint Based Background Checks for Medicare/Supplier Fraud Prevention.
2013
1,000,000 Fingerprints
Accurate Biometrics fingerprint submissions hit one million mark.
2012
State of California
California awards Accurate Biometrics Department of Insurance fingerprint service contract.
2012
Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce recognizes Accurate Biometrics as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), eligible for federal WOSB Programs.
2011
FBI Channeling Contract
First FBI channeler to successfully submit first Departmental Order to FBI, permitting individuals to obtain expedited FBI Identity History Summary Reports also known as FBI “self” check.
2010
Criminal History Task Force
Accurate Biometrics is appointed to the Illinois’ Criminal History Task force that provided a comprehensive report the General Assembly on Non-Criminal Justice Fingerprinting in Illinois.
2010
Accurate Biometrics Live Scan Enterprise (ABLE)
Accurate Biometrics launches its proprietary live scan fingerprint management system (ABLE) allowing it to securely manage its client’s data.
2009
Public Health Contract
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) awards Accurate Biometrics fingerprint contract to provide fingerprint service for the Health Care Worker Registry.
2008
Ernst & Young Nomination
Peggy Critchfield is first nominated for the Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year Award”. Through 2018, Peggy has been nominated four times for this prestigious award.
2007
Health Care Pilot
Accurate Biometrics sole participant in federal grant study for CMS - Health Care Worker Registry Pilot in Illinois.
2006
FBI Channeling
FBI awards Accurate Biometrics channeling contract to submit fingerprints directly to the FBI. This contract was re-awarded in 2011.
2002
Master Fingerprinting Contract
State of Illinois, awards Accurate Biometrics, Master Fingerprinting Contract. Company has maintained this contract through the procurement process.
2001
Chicago Board of Education Contract
Chicago Board of Education, awards Accurate Biometrics fingerprint service contract a contract it has maintained through the procurement process.
2000
First Fingerprint
Accurate Biometrics submits first non-criminal justice print to State of Illinois - Bureau of Identification.

Why should you choose Accurate Biometrics for your fingerprinting needs?

Because of our capabilities, our historical performance, and our people that will serve you.

A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
The highest rating among all Illinois live scan fingerprint service providers for 12 years, since 2006.
Access to a Nationwide Fingerprint Collection Network for applicant processing.
Over 700 locations Nationwide.
Accurate Biometrics values the privacy of all its customers’ information.
We maintain strict standards with regards to access of personal information and retention of customer data. We maintain a privacy policy that is compliant of all the standards of the State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a live scan vendor/channeler.
We are customer driven.
We take great pride in our ability to deliver a very high level of customer service satisfaction. Whether a local small business or a large state agency – ALL customers are important to us and are treated with respect.
We value our employees.
We empower our employees to make good business decisions that not only impact our company but benefit our customers as well.
Experienced in managing fingerprint services.

We have the flexibility to allocate the necessary resources to meet the demands of our customers.

What our customers say

We proudly serve a diverse clientele, including businesses, government agencies, and individuals.

“We are more than satisfied with the service we have received by Accurate Biometrics. I will be sure to look to your company for any and all future projects. Thank you!”
Mary Ellen N.
"We have heard nothing but positives from team members we have sent to your locations. No concerns!”
Catherine W.
“We are more than satisfied with the service we have received by Accurate Biometrics. I will be sure to look to your company for any and all future projects. Thank you!”
Mary Ellen N.
“We are more than satisfied with the service we have received by Accurate Biometrics. I will be sure to look to your company for any and all future projects. Thank you!”
Mary Ellen N.
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Accurate Biometrics 500 Park Blvd, Suite 1260 Itasca, IL 60143

Biometrics Retention and Destruction Policy

Accurate Biometrics is committed to the protection of individual privacy rights. We believe that safeguarding the privacy and security of applicant biometric identifiers and personal information is of the highest moral and ethical priority. We value the trust that businesses and individuals place in us, and we work hard to maintain that trust.

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Accurate Biometrics, Inc. is an Illinois Licensed Fingerprint Vendor (license # 262.000016), under the Professions, Occupations, And Business Operations (225 ILCS 447/) Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.

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References

A complete listing with project descriptions available upon request

Federal Contracts
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Accurate Biometrics was one of the first fingerprinting companies to be awarded a “Channeling” contract allowing us to send fingerprints directly to the FBI for certain agencies/organizations who have been granted access by federal statute to the FBI’s Criminal History Records Information database. We maintain our channeling contract with the FBI today.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Accurate Biometrics proudly provides our fingerprinting services nationwide to CMS for their background checks on Medicare providers and suppliers as a part of their fraud prevention requirements. Not only do we provide fingerprinting channeling services to the FBI, but also adjudication services for CMS.

California Department of Insurance

Accurate Biometrics provides live scan fingerprinting services for in-state applicants, and card-scan services for all out-of-state applicants wanting to get licensed in California.

Illinois Department of Public Health- Health Care Worker Background Check

Starting in August 2006, Accurate Biometrics was selected to implement the Federal Health Care Worker Registry pilot program, for long term care employees with direct access to patients. In May 2009, we were awarded a contract to fingerprint non-licensed health care workers, and we maintain that contract today.

Illinois Secretary of State

Since 2002, Accurate Biometrics has captured fingerprints for residents applying for state-required licenses that are issued and monitored by the Illinois Secretary of State. Accurate Biometrics captures fingerprints for Illinois School and Charter Bus licensing.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Since 2002, Accurate Biometrics has captured fingerprints for residents applying for state-required professional licenses. Accurate Biometrics has executed a User Agreement with IDFPR to provide fingerprint services for nursing, security guards, lock smiths and loan originators.
National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)

Accurate Biometrics provides a streamlined live scan system that is intuitive and easy to use. We are the preferred solution chosen to meet tribal needs around the country. Whether utilizing a single system to meet tribal regulatory gaming commission requirements or multiple systems to cover a statewide footprint, Accurate Biometrics is certified by NIGC to ensure continuous compliance and easy live scan fingerprinting workflows.

Local Municipal Contracts
The Chicago Board of Education (Chicago Public Schools)

Accurate Biometrics is proud of its ten year relationship with Chicago Public Schools. We were awarded our first contract in late December 2000 and were asked to have our fingerprint operation up and running by January 2, 2001. We succeeded in mobilizing our resources and implementing the project in just two and a half weeks.

Illinois Institutions of Higher Education

We provide onsite fingerprint capture for students and employees requiring a criminal history background check to satisfy requirements within the human resource department, education, child care, nursing and/or CNA programs for many of the Illinois Institutions of Higher Education including:

  • Illinois Community Colleges
  • Illinois Public Universities
  • Private Universities
Chicago Park District

Since 2001, Accurate Biometrics has provided fingerprinting services to the Chicago Park District. As a testament to our ability to leverage electronic and technician resources, Accurate Biometrics printed 500 season hires for the Park District in a single day session. We maintain this contract today.

Chicago Archdiocese
As a requirement of the Adam Walsh Act of 2008, Accurate Biometrics was chosen to be the exclusive fingerprint provider for the Chicago Archdiocese and other Diocese throughout Illinois. We maintain this contract today.

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We’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help us continue our mission of providing trusted fingerprinting services.

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