Accurate Biometrics offers two types of Illinois personal fingerprint background checks, Illinois UCIA and Illinois “Access and Review”.
Use the following chart to see which type of background check is for you. For example, a person wishing to employ a Nanny can request a UCIA fingerprint background check on the applicant before hiring. A person interested in expungement or record clearing would choose an Illinois Access and Review, the most complete Illinois background check.
| ILLINOIS UNIFORM CONVICTION INFORMATION ACT (UCIA) | ILLINOIS ACCESS AND REVIEW |
|---|---|
| Illinois check only | Illinois check only |
| Response contains Illinois Conviction Information only | Response contains all Illinois Criminal Data Including Open Arrests with or without Disposition Information |
| Requester: Applicant or Third Party Requester | Requester: Applicant Only |
| Typical Purpose of Check: • Applicant wishing to view their own Conviction Information Only criminal record • Applicant wishing to share response with employer/family member/anyone other than themselves • Applicant was requested to get copy of their criminal record (or “No Record” response) for an employer or third party, when the requester is not legally required to conduct a background check | Typical Purpose of Check: • Applicant wishing to view their entire Illinois Criminal History Record for accuracy or “Record Challenge” purposes. • Applicant wishing to use their entire Illinois Criminal Record for other uses such as expungement • NOT allowed for employment |
| If Employer is legally required to conduct a fingerprint check, typically a different type of fingerprint check is required: (Fee Applicant) | If Employer is legally required to conduct a fingerprint check, typically a different type of fingerprint check is required: (Fee Applicant) |
| No Photo Required | No Photo Required |
| Waiver/Receipt/Signature Required | Waiver/Receipt/Signature Required |
| Instructions for Illinois UCIA check | Instructions for Illinois “Access and Review” check |
If we verify that your prints have been processed and your requesting agency has not received a response from the Illinois State Police (ISP), you can contact the ISP for an update. You must have the Transaction Control Number from your receipt
The ISP prefers an email request at [email protected]; to contact the ISP by phone call 815-740-5160, then select option #2.
To contact our Customer Service Team for assistance, call 1-866-361-9944 or use the “Need Help” chat box below.
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