One person per county has access to the background check database
If you have lived in Ohio for the last five consecutive years you are only required to complete a BCI (Ohio) background check.
If you have not lived in Ohio for the last five consecutive years, you are required to complete both a BCI (Ohio) and FBI (National) background check.
BCI Revised Code: 2151.86
FBI Revised Code: 2151.86, Out of Home Child Care
Results must be mailed to:
Attn: Background Checks - [4-H or MGV] INSERT YOUR COUNTY/UNIT NAME, OSU Office of Human Resources, 1590 North. High Street., Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43201
Results will not be accepted unless they are sent directly from the fingerprint location to OSU HR.
BCI/FBI Background Check Reprint Instructions
Background Check Frequently Asked Questions
Services and Cost*
*Cost varies from county to county and may vary depending on states you've lived in or if you've ever used a different name.