Fingerprinting Services

Reliable Drug & Alcohol Testing is one of the top 10 providers in the state of Ohio for performing electronic fingerprints. We currently provide two types of fingerprinting:

• Electronic Prints
• Ink Prints

Electronic fingerprinting is used by both the BCII (Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification) as well as the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). Electronic fingerprinting sends digital prints to the databases of BCII and the FBI. The database is then able to determine whether any criminal history exists in the individual’s background. This type of fingerprinting is mandated by the state of Ohio for any person applying for a job that deals with children, seniors or any form of healthcare. Additionally, there are many other state agencies who require licensing that also mandate electronic background checks.

Ink Prints are the older form of fingerprinting where ink is applied to the fingers and then pressed onto a special card. Even though electronic fingerprinting is the principal method currently being used, ink prints are still required when an individual is applying for some type of out of state licensing. The reason is because there is no reciprocity between states for electronic fingerprinting. Therefore, a manual ink print must be performed.

“You can obtain more information on fingerprint requirements by calling either of our locations.”