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Gain secure and fast Criminal History Record Information from an FBI approved channeler with proven expertise

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Simplify your fingerprint based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) requirements by partnering with an FBI approved channeler that leverages state-of-the-art FBI live scan fingerprinting technology with secure, professional experiences.

Streamline fingerprinting compliance and help protect your business with informed program guidance and support from an FBI approved channeler fingerprinting with proven expertise.

Make it easier for your candidates and employees to submit fingerprints and receive faster results using our proprietary Live Scan FBI using our proprietary Live Scan technology. We can help with traditional hard card fingerprinting, too.

Help safeguard your candidate’s submitted data from unauthorized access with our safe and secure data transmissions, designed to comply with strict FBI standards.

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Reduce the administrative time it takes to review your FBI fingerprinting services results. Let us prioritize potential records and order follow-up searches according to your defined matrix, giving you:

  • Streamlined review of fingerprinting results.
  • Enhanced consistency in hiring benchmark application, leading to better support of your hiring process.
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Why First Advantage?

Our commitment to advanced technology not only streamlines your candidate experience but also accelerates the delivery of fingerprinting results.

First Advantage Biometrics is the sole provider for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and two of 21 FBI-approved channelers3. We simplify the fingerprinting process with fast, state-of-the-art FBI electronic fingerprint submission backed by proven industry expertise.

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FBI Fingerprinting FAQs  

Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) can show criminal history, including past arrests, convictions, and acquittals. It typically includes dates, charges, dispositions, and whether a case was dismissed.

FBI fingerprinting turnaround time can vary according to the collection method. Results for fingerprints collected using electronic fingerprint technology are often delivered in minutes. In comparison, results via traditional hard card submissions can take weeks. The vast majority of fingerprints captured through First Advantage Biometrics are captured using Live Scan electronic fingerprint technology.

Fingerprints are primarily rejected due to unsatisfactory image quality. First Advantage Live Scan technology helps streamline fingerprint capture by providing real-time quality analysis prior to submission to minimize FBI rejections.

An FBI channeler is an entity authorized by the FBI to conduct FBI electronic fingerprint submission (EFS) for criminal history record checks and then receive the results back to provide to the authorized recipient for non-criminal justice purposes. They act as a conduit, expediting results. First Advantage’s subsidiaries make up 2 of 21 FBI approved channelers3.

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Whether you are looking for a simplified candidate experience or want to consolidate your FBI fingerprinting services with your background screening partner, we can help.

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Sources:   1: First Advantage as of 12/31/2025  2: Through First Advantage Biometrics  3: Federal Bureau of Investigation, December 2024

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