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Fingerprinting for Criminal History Checks
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Did You Know |
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 1 in 10 fingerprint submissions results in a "hit"?
- A criminal history record.
To get started, Call
202-663-5133.
Fingerprint submissions to the FBI are run against a database that includes data from over 60,000 criminal justice agencies.
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Using fingerprinting for criminal history checks is a cost-effective, fast and reliable way to protect your organization.
ABA National FBI Fingerprint Service
The American Bankers Association is proud to serve as an FBI- approved channeling agent for organizations submitting applicant fingerprints as part of their criminal history screening.
The advantage to using the ABA National FBI Fingerprint Service is simple - it's cost-effective, reliable and fast! Your fingerprint submissions will be processed quickly and efficiently by a highly experienced fingerprint service provider. Results can be provided to you in as little as two hours!
Who's Eligible?
Your organization is qualified if it is a nongovernmental entity authorized by Federal statute or Federal executive order to receive criminal history record information (CHRI) for noncriminal justice purposes. This would include such things as employment suitability, licensing determinations, national security clearance, and immigration and naturalization matters. Your organization is qualified if it is a government agency authorized by Federal statute, executive order, or state statute which has been approved by the US Attorney General to receive CHRI for noncriminal justice purposes.
Why choose the ABA National FBI Fingerprint Service?
The choice is simple:
Extensive: ABA has direct access to the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), the largest biometric database in the world (over 50 million records), with information from more than 60,000 criminal justice agencies.
Reliable: An individual can change his/her name, appearance, etc., to avert authorities, but the CHRI produced by IAFIS is a conclusive and highly reliable means of identification.
Fast: The ABA submits all fingerprints to the FBI electronically. In most cases the FBI returns the results within 24 hours.
Cost-effective: The service is an inexpensive way to comply with federal requirements regarding criminal history checks.
Experienced: The ABA has provided this service to financial institutions for more than 25 years and to Housing Authorities for over 10 years. In 2007, the ABA was approved by the FBI to expand its services to any organization who meets the eligibility requirements to receive criminal history record information (CHRI) for noncriminal justice purposes.
Pricing:
Financial Institution Pricing:
Electronic Submissions & Responses: $22 per submission
Manual Submissions & Electronic Response: $27 per card
Manual Submission & Response: $32 per card
Housing Authority Pricing:
Electronic Submissions & Responses: $24 per submission
Manual Submissions & Electronic Response: $29 per card
Manual Submission & Response: $34 per card
If your organization is not in one of the above categories, please contact us by calling 1-800-BANKERS (226-5377) and ask for extension 5133.
Getting Started
Information for new users: please click here. (pdf)
Information on submitting electronically: click here. (pdf)
Click on the appropriate link below for a copy of the Service Authorization Agreement and sample FBI Authorization letter information:
for banks
for credit unions
for housing authorities
If your organization is not in one of the above categories, please contact us by calling 1-800-BANKERS (226-5377) and ask for extension 5133.
Contact Tom Judd today at 202-663-5133 or tjudd@aba.com to set up your account.
For complete background checks, see the ABA-endorsed pre-employment screening solutions offered by Accurate Background.
Thinking about implementing Live Scan or card scan technology in your institution? Visit ABA Service Member, Fingerprint Soulutions, Inc., to learn more about how you can streamline your fingerprint processes.
Questions? Please contact Tom Judd (202) 663-5133 or call 1-800-BANKERS (226-5377).
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