May 5, 2025

Why get your own personal background check?

Individuals have the right to request their own state and/or FBI background check for personal review. Here are several reasons why individuals might request a personal background check.

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  • To review that criminal record history is accurate and up-to-date. A rap sheet report is needed to begin the process of record clearing.
  • For international work or travel. Some countries require background checks for a travel visa.
  • For self-employed care providers, as a way of promoting trust in your business.
  • Before starting a college or professional career program for employment that requires a background check – to make sure there are no disqualifying offenses.
  • Reasons for getting a Personal Background Checkal Adoption, where required.

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We offer:
FBI multi-state fingerprint background checks
Illinois state fingerprint background checks and name checks
California state fingerprint background checks
In Florida, a level 2 background check includes both a state and an FBI fingerprint background check. We offer personal FBI background checks. Florida state personal background checks are handled directly by the FDLE.

Important Note on FBI Personal Background Checks

While an FBI personal background check can be used to check career or employment eligibility, it can not be used for employment. If you apply for a job that will require a state and FBI background check, your employer will have you get fingerprinting for a background check specifically for that job.


“Pursuant to 28 CFR 16.30-16.34, an Identity History Summary is provided solely for you to conduct a personal review and/or obtain a change, correction, or updating of your record. It is not provided for the purpose of licensing or employment or any other purpose enumerated in 28 CFR 20.33. If the reason you are requesting an Identity History Summary or proof that an Identity History Summary does not exist is for employment, licensing, or adoption purposes within the United States, you may be required by state statute or federal law to submit your request through your state identification bureau, requesting federal agency, or other authorized channeling agency.”

 FBI CJIS and UCR • Identity History Summary Checks Review

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