If you’re applying for a job, professional license, or volunteer position in Ohio, you may be required to undergo a criminal background check under ORC 109.572. But what does that mean—and what should you expect?
At FastFingerprints, we specialize in making fingerprint-based background checks fast, easy, and compliant with Ohio law. In this post, we break down Ohio Revised Code 109.572, explain who it applies to, and walk you through how to stay compliant in 2025.
🔎 What Is ORC 109.572?
ORC 109.572 is the section of the Ohio Revised Code that governs criminal records checks conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI).
This law authorizes the BCI to process fingerprint-based background checks for:
- State employment
- Occupational licensing boards
- Public and private employers
- Educational institutions
- Law enforcement and government agencies
- Volunteer organizations
In many cases, this also includes forwarding fingerprints to the FBI for a national check.
📄 What Information Is Included in a Background Check Under ORC 109.572?
When your fingerprints are submitted under ORC 109.572, the resulting background check may include:
- Arrest records and court dispositions
- Convictions and open warrants
- Sex offender registry checks
- Juvenile records (when applicable and permitted)
- Sealed or expunged records (when allowed by law)
🛑 NOTE: Certain felony or misdemeanor offenses may disqualify individuals from specific jobs or licenses under Ohio law.
👥 Who Needs a Background Check Under ORC 109.572?
✅ Common Professions and Roles That Require Compliance:
- Teachers, school employees, and bus drivers
- Healthcare professionals (nurses, aides, therapists)
- Childcare and daycare workers
- Real estate and financial services professionals
- Private security personnel
- Nursing home and elder care staff
- Volunteers working with vulnerable populations
📌 Always confirm with your employer or licensing board whether you need a BCI only or BCI + FBI background check.
🧾 How to Complete a Background Check Under ORC 109.572
Step 1: Determine Your Required Background Check
Your requesting agency will specify whether you need:
- BCI only (Ohio criminal history)
- FBI only (national history)
- Both BCI and FBI
Step 2: Get Fingerprinted by a WebCheck Provider
Only Ohio BCI-approved WebCheck providers like FastFingerprints can submit fingerprints electronically.
Step 3: Bring the Required Documents
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- The reason for fingerprinting
- The address or agency code to send results to
- Payment method (some agencies cover the cost)
Step 4: Track Your Results
Results are typically processed in 1–10 business days depending on the type of check and agency.
📍 Why Choose FastFingerprints for ORC 109.572 Compliance?
- BCI and FBI-approved WebCheck provider
- Electronic Live Scan submission—no ink cards required
- Convenient Ohio locations
- Same-day and walk-in service available
- Fast turnaround and secure handling of results
- Mobile fingerprinting services for employers and groups
We’ve helped thousands of Ohio residents, businesses, and licensing boards stay in compliance with ORC 109.572—and we’re ready to help you too.
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📞 Or call 614.457.8900 for help with your background check requirements.