BCI, FBI, and Ohio WebCheck background checks are legally required for thousands of occupations, licenses, and regulated positions across the State of Ohio. Ohio Security & Investigations LLC provides professional, accurate, and secure fingerprinting services that comply with all requirements established by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Ohio Revised Code.
Background checks are mandated to protect employers, vulnerable populations, and the public. Ohio Security & Investigations LLC supports this mission by offering certified Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting services that meet all state and federal standards.
1. Ohio WebCheck and Its Legal Authority
Ohio WebCheck is the official electronic fingerprinting system authorized by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. It is the only state approved method for submitting fingerprints electronically for BCI and FBI background checks.
Ohio WebCheck is governed by the following sections of the Ohio Revised Code:
ORC 109.572 – Criminal records check requirements
ORC 109.571 – Duties of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
ORC 109.573 – Dissemination of criminal history information
ORC 109.60 – Fingerprinting and identification procedures
ORC 3319.39 – School employee background checks
ORC 5104.013 – Childcare criminal background checks
ORC 4723.09 – Nursing licensure background checks
ORC 4731.07 – Medical licensure background checks
ORC 3770.05 – Lottery commission employee background checks
ORC 2151.86 – Foster care and adoption background checks
These statutes outline how fingerprints must be captured, how records are processed, and how results are released to authorized agencies.
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC is an authorized Ohio WebCheck provider, ensuring full compliance with all ORC requirements.
2. BCI Background Check Overview
A BCI background check is a state level criminal history search conducted through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. It verifies whether an individual has any criminal convictions within the State of Ohio.
Common reasons for a BCI background check include: employment screening
professional licensing
education and childcare requirements
healthcare and nursing programs
state regulated positions
volunteer and public service roles
real estate licensing
security and protective services
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC uses certified Ohio WebCheck equipment to capture and submit fingerprints electronically for fast and accurate processing.
3. FBI Background Check Overview
An FBI background check is a national criminal history search that reviews records from all states and federal jurisdictions. It is required for positions involving public trust, national security, interstate licensing, or work with vulnerable populations.
Common reasons for an FBI background check include: federal employment
immigration and visa requirements
adoption and foster care
out of state licensing
national level employment screening
security sensitive positions
government and public sector roles
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC provides the fingerprinting required for FBI background checks using approved electronic systems that meet federal standards.
4. Combined BCI, FBI, and Ohio WebCheck Submissions
Many employers, licensing boards, and educational institutions require both state and federal background checks. Ohio Security & Investigations LLC offers combined fingerprinting services so clients can complete both checks in a single appointment.
This is commonly required for: teachers and school employees
healthcare professionals
real estate agents
security officers
childcare and elder care workers
state and federal compliance positions
medical and nursing students
Completing both checks at once ensures full compliance with ORC requirements and reduces administrative delays.
5. Complete List of BCI Reason Codes
Ohio BCI uses official numeric reason codes to identify the purpose of each background check. Below is a representative list of commonly used BCI reason codes and descriptions.
BCI Reason Code – Description
109.578 – Prospective Firefighter / EMT Applicants
121.08 – Ohio Department of Commerce
124.74 – Employee with access to Federal Tax Information
147.022 – Applicant for a Notary Commission
173.27 – State long-term care ombudsperson program
173.38 – Community based long term care agency
2151.86 – Out of Home Child Care, Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents and all individuals 18 and over residing in home
311.41 – Carry Concealed Weapons
311.41M – Carry Concealed Weapons – Military
311.41R – Carry Concealed Weapons – Renewal
311.41T – Carry Concealed Weapons – Temporary
311.41F – Carry Concealed Weapons – Retired LE
3319.291 – School Employees – Licensure with Ohio Department of Education
3319.39B1 – School Employees – non teaching positions
3319.39B3 – School Employees – teachers only
3701.881 – Home Health Agency Responsible for Children or Adults (in-home patient care)
3712.09 – Hospice Care Program
3721.121 – Home or Adult Daycare Program
3770.02 – Ohio Lottery Commission
3772.07 – Ohio Casino Control Commission
3796.12 – Medical Marijuana – Owners, officers, and board members of cultivators, processors, and testing labs or dispensaries
3796.13 – Medical Marijuana – Employee with a cultivator, medical marijuana processor, laboratory or medical marijuana retail dispenser
3905.051 – Applicant to obtain license to sell Insurance through the Ohio Department of Insurance
4701.08 – Accountancy Board license applicants
4715.101 – State Dental Board license applicants
4717.061 – Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors license applicants
4723.09 – Nurses (RNs, LPNs, dialysis techs, students entering nursing education or dialysis)
4729.071 – Pharmacy Board license applicants
4731.08 – State Medical Board of Ohio – license applicants
4749.03 – License for Private Investigator or Security Guard
4749.06 – Employment as Private Investigator / Security Guard
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC can process all BCI reason codes through Ohio WebCheck.
6. Complete List of FBI Reason Codes
FBI background checks also use official numeric reason codes. Below is a representative list of commonly used FBI reason codes and descriptions.
FBI Reason Code – Description
109.578 – Prospective Firefighters and Volunteer Firefighters / EMT Applicants
121.08 – Ohio Department of Commerce (real estate, mortgage brokers, insurance, liquor and fireworks licensing)
124.74 – Employee with access to Federal Tax Information
173.41 – Passport Program – Ohio Department of Aging (community-based long-term continuous care)
2151.86 – Out of Home Child Care, Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents (and all individuals 18 and over residing in home)
311.41 – Carry Concealed Weapons
3301.32 – Headstart Agency
3301.541 – Preschool Program
3319.291 – School Employees – Licensure with Ohio Department of Education
3319.39 – Public School District or Chartered Nonpublic School Employees and School Bus Drivers
3701.881 – Homehealth Agency Responsible for Children or Adults (in-home patient care)
3712.09 – Hospice Care Program
3721.121 – Home or Adult Daycare Program (nursing home, residential care facility, home for the aging, veteran’s home)
3770.02 – Ohio Lottery Commission
3772.07 – Ohio Casino Control Commission
3796.12 – Medical Marijuana – Owners, officers, and board members of cultivators, processors, and testing labs or dispensaries
3796.13 – Medical Marijuana – Employee with a cultivator, medical marijuana processor, laboratory or medical marijuana retail dispenser
3905.051 – Ohio Department of Insurance (Resident license as Insurance Agent or Surety Bail Bond Agent)
4701.08 – Accountancy Board license applicants
4715.101 – Dental Board license applicants
4717.061 – Embalmers and Funeral Directors license applicants
4723.09 – Nurses includes RN and LPN, dialysis techs – Board licensing and students entering nursing education or dialysis
4729.071 – Pharmacy Board license applicants
4730.101 – State Medical Board of Ohio – license to practice as a Physician Assistant
4731.08 – State Medical Board of Ohio – physician license applicants
4749 – Private investigator / security guard category
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC can process all FBI reason codes through Ohio WebCheck.
7. Why Accurate Fingerprinting Matters Under Ohio Law
Under ORC 109.572, employers and licensing boards cannot proceed until a valid background check is completed. Poor quality fingerprints can lead to delays, rejections, or incomplete results.
Accurate fingerprinting helps: prevent delays in employment
avoid licensing complications
ensure compliance with state and federal law
reduce the risk of rejected submissions
protect the integrity of the background check process
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC uses certified Ohio WebCheck equipment and trained technicians to ensure every submission meets legal standards.
8. Industries That Require BCI, FBI, and Ohio WebCheck Background Checks
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC serves clients across a wide range of industries, including: healthcare and nursing
education and childcare
real estate and property management
security and protective services
transportation and logistics
financial services
government and public sector positions
nonprofit and volunteer organizations
construction and skilled trades
home health and elder care
Whether you are applying for a new job, renewing a license, or meeting regulatory requirements, the company provides the fingerprinting services needed to complete your background check.
9. Contact Information
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC
Phone: (888) 341-6960
Website: https://ohioinvestigators.com/fingerprinting-ohio/
Appointments are available for individuals, employers, and licensing agencies. The company provides a secure, confidential, and compliant environment for all fingerprinting and background check needs.