Background Checks
Ohio Revised Code § 4734.202 requires all individuals applying for a license to submit fingerprints for a criminal records check completed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI&I) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You may complete your criminal records check electronically or manually.

Manual fingerprint checks are taking approximately 90-120 days to process.

The Board strongly suggests that you submit your fingerprints through a WebCheck vendor which are only located in Ohio. WebCheck results are processed in approximately 7-10 days. A list of WebCheck vendors in Ohio is available online at: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Services/Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing

You will not be authorized to take the online Jurisprudence Examination until the results of your fingerprint background check are received and reviewed by the Board. Fingerprint results expire six months from the date of receipt. You must take the exam before your fingerprint results expire or you will be required to resubmit to another fingerprint background check. 

***DO NOT SEND FINGERPRINT CARDS OR FEES TO THE BOARD OFFICE***

Electronic Instructions:
1.) Make an appointment with a National WebCheck vendor to have your fingerprint impressions taken. Verify the fees you will be required to pay and the acceptable form of payment.

2.) You will be asked to complete a fingerprint card. Complete both sides of the fingerprint card legibly. The following must be listed on the card:

Agency Code: 1AB002
Reason for fingerprinting: Required for licensure per ORC 4734.202
Send background results to:
Ohio State Chiropractic Board
77 S. High Street, 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

3.) The WebCheck vendor will submit your fingerprints electronically and your criminal background results will be reported to the Board within 7-10 business days.

Manual Instructions:
Contact the Board for fingerprint cards. Take fingerprint cards to a county sheriff’s office, a municipal police department, or any other entity with the ability to make fingerprint impressions and have your fingerprint impressions put on both cards. The cost of the fingerprint background check is $46. (BCI&I = $22/FBI = $24). You may be charged an additional fee by the entity that takes your impressions.

If you utilize fingerprint cards that have not been obtained from the Board, you must ensure that the following information is documented on the fingerprint cards:

Agency Code: 1AB002
Reason for fingerprinting: Required for licensure per ORC 4734.202
Mail cards and fee directly to:
Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
P.O. Box 365
London, OH 43140

Background Results are to be mailed directly to the Board Office:
Ohio State Chiropractic Board
77 South High Street, 16th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215