What is an FBI background check?

An FBI background check is a summary of your criminal history, often called a Rap Sheet, compiled from federal, state, and local law enforcement records. Only you can request your own record directly from the FBI, and the results go to the agency that asked for them.

Do I have to travel to get fingerprinted?

No. I come to your home, office, hospital room, care facility, or job site anywhere in Ada or Canyon County. The appointment takes twenty to thirty minutes.

Mobile Live Scan Fingerprinting Services for FBI Background Checks / Rap Sheet

Q: Where can you get an FBI background check in Boise?

Three routes. You can apply directly to the FBI and mail your fingerprint card in, which takes several weeks. You can use an FBI-approved channeler, which submits prints electronically and returns results in days. Or I can come to you, capture your prints on my Live Scan system, and submit them electronically.

Mobile services available for the Entire Treasure Valley including Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Nampa, & Caldwell:

Live Scan Fingerprinting – No Messy Ink Cards
Instant Uploads to FBI for Fast Results (24-72 Hours, Typical)
Optional Print to FD-258 Stock Card
Mobile Services provide private and confidential appointments
I provide fingerprinting for FBI background checks, ATF forms, and licensing. I am not a government agency.

Need A FBI Background Check?

An FBI background check is usually something you need on a deadline: a travel visa, a job, immigration paperwork, an adoption. I come to you and handle the fingerprinting part.

I use a Live Scan system, so your prints go in clean the first time.

What is a FBI Background Check?

An FBI Background Check provides a detailed summary of your criminal history.

Often referred to as a “Rap Sheet,” an FBI Background Check compiles a record of an individual’s criminal activity, gathered from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. While any employer may require this check as part of their hiring process, only the individual can directly request their criminal history from the FBI.

Why Do I need a FBI Background Check?

You may need an FBI background check for the following reasons:

Travel Visas: Some countries require an FBI background check before issuing visas for travel, work, or studies
Immigration: An attorney may request an FBI background check to determine immigration eligibility
Adoption: Many state and federal laws require fingerprinting as part of a comprehensive background check for prospective adoptive parents.
Personal Review: Individuals may get an FBI background check to make sure their criminal history is accurate
Court-Related Matters: The court system can request an FBI background check to seal, expunge, or remove inaccurate information regarding criminal history
Employment: Some federal positions or licenses require a complete criminal history report
Admissions for School Acceptance: Many institutions require students to receive FBI background checks before admission

Need fingerprints for an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare background check instead? That’s a separate process with its own FD-258 cards. See IDHW background check fingerprinting.

Don’t let the paperwork slow you down. I bring fingerprinting to your door, for one person or a whole group. Book an appointment and I’ll come to you.

Mobile FBI Background Checks With Live Scan Fingerprinting

I come to your home or office, capture your prints on my Live Scan system, and submit them. Federal agencies accept them. Whether it’s for a job, immigration, an adoption, or a court matter, you don’t leave and you don’t wait in a line.

I provide a full range of mobile fingerprinting, including Live Scan digital fingerprinting, brought to your door.

Why Choose Us?

Convenience: I come to your location, which saves you the trip.
Speed: Turnaround is quick.
Accuracy: I use Live Scan equipment for clean, reliable prints.
Certified Professionals: I’m trained and certified on this equipment.
Compliance: I follow the standards and the legal requirements.
Other Services: We offer Mobile Notary Services and Apostille Services to go with my FBI background fingerprinting.

How It Works:

Step 1: Schedule an appointment at your convenience.
Step 2: I arrive at your location.
Step 3: I verify your paperwork and take your fingerprints.
Step 4: I process the request and give you the documentation you need.

Ready to get started? Schedule your mobile fingerprinting appointment today and experience the convenience and efficiency of Idaho Notary Signing Agent’s services.

LiveScan Fingerprinting Services for Groups and Organizations

I do Live Scan fingerprinting for groups: new hires, nonprofit volunteers, event participants. I come to your location with the equipment.

I keep it moving so your people aren’t standing around. I handle the prints, the submissions, and the requirements.

Booking me for the group saves time and keeps the admin off your plate.I come to your home or office, capture your prints on my Live Scan system, and submit them. Federal agencies accept them. Whether it’s for a job, immigration, an adoption, or a court matter, you don’t leave and you don’t wait in a line.

Where can you get an FBI background check in Boise?

Three routes, and the right one depends on how fast you need it.

1. Straight to the FBI yourself. You apply on the FBI’s site, get your fingerprints taken somewhere, mail the card in, and wait. It’s the cheapest way and it works. Plan on several weeks.

2. Through an FBI-approved channeler. Channelers are private companies the FBI approves to submit prints electronically. Results come back in days instead of weeks. You still have to get your fingerprints taken somewhere first.

3. Mobile Live Scan, where I come to you. I bring the scanner to your home or office, capture your prints, and submit them electronically. Results usually come back in 24 to 72 hours. If the agency wants a physical FD-258 card instead, the same machine prints one for you to mail.

The whole appointment takes twenty to thirty minutes, and you don’t go anywhere or wait in a line.

Which one is right for you

No deadline and you don’t mind mailing forms? Go directly to the FBI.
On a deadline, and you can get your prints taken somewhere? A channeler is faster.
Starting a job, closing on a license, or you can’t take a weekday off? Call me. Same-day appointments are available, and I handle the submission too.

I hear the same thing from most people who book: they don’t want to stand in line or fight traffic to get fingerprinted. Coming to you keeps your workday intact, and the prints get done right the first time.

Other background checks I handle

An FBI check isn’t the only kind people call me for. Same appointment, same scanner, different destination:

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — daycare, foster care, and care facility staff. IDHW takes physical FD-258 cards only.
ATF Form 1 and Form 4 — suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and trusts.
California background checks — for an Idaho resident holding or applying for a California license.
Professional licenses and certifications — state boards, employers, schools.
Immigration, adoption, and court matters — usually an FBI check, sometimes a state one. Bring me the instruction sheet and I’ll tell you which.

If your form says “fingerprint background check” and you don’t know which kind it means, call me and read me the line. It takes a minute to sort out.

What you get when you book

Same-day and emergency appointments when the schedule allows. Deadlines are most of this business.
FD-258 cards on hand. I carry them, so you don’t have to hunt for one. Extra cards on request.
Clean captures. A rejected print means doing it twice, so I check the quality before I leave.
Courier and overnight options if the agency wants the card mailed.
One stop. If the paperwork also needs a notary, a translation, or an apostille, I do those too.

FAQ - Boise Mobile Fingerprinting Services

What is live scan fingerprinting?

Live scan fingerprinting is a modern method of capturing fingerprints electronically. Instead of using traditional ink and paper, a live scan machine digitally captures fingerprints and transmits them to the appropriate government agency for background checks. This method is faster, cleaner, and more accurate.

How long does the live scan fingerprinting process take?

The live scan fingerprinting process typically takes about 10–15 minutes. However, the entire appointment, including paperwork and verification of identification, may take around 20–30 minutes.

What documents do I need to bring for live scan fingerprinting?

You will need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID card. Additionally, you may need to bring specific forms or paperwork provided by the organization requesting the background check, which includes your live scan request form.

How long does it take to receive the results from live scan fingerprinting?

The time it takes to receive results can vary depending on the agency processing the fingerprints and the type of background check being conducted. Generally, results can be processed within 72 hours to a few weeks. For specific timelines, it's best to consult with the requesting agency.

Can I get a copy of my live scan fingerprinting results?

The results of live scan fingerprinting are typically sent directly to the requesting agency, not to the individual being fingerprinted. If you need a copy of the results, you will need to request it from the agency that required the fingerprinting. In some cases, you may need to follow specific procedures or meet certain criteria to obtain a copy.

Do you provide Apostille Services?

Yes, we provide Apostille Services. I handle apostilles start to finish, for personal, business, or legal documents going overseas: preparation, submission, and pickup. Contact me to get started.

Can you translate a document for use in another country?

You raise a good point. When documents need to be translated for use in another country, there may be some additional legal steps required, like notarization or getting an apostille certification. But it really depends on the specific legal requirements of the country where that translated document will be used. That's why it's so important to let the translation service know upfront about the intended use and destination for the document. With that information, they can ensure all the necessary criteria are met for it to be accepted internationally without any issues.

Do you provide Mobile Notary Services?

Yes, we provide Mobile Notary Services. I travel to you, at home, at the office, or wherever works. I notarize legal documents, real estate transactions, wills, trusts, and more.

You get reliable notary work wherever you need it.

Contact me to schedule an appointment.