{"id":1306,"date":"2018-03-03T17:27:56","date_gmt":"2018-03-03T23:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2022-12-08T07:43:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T13:43:51","slug":"fbi-clearance-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/fbi-clearance-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get FBI Clearance Certificate (Online, By Mail, Outside US?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>FBI clearance certificate<\/strong> can be applied using 3 different options. FBI Police clearance certificate is the same as FBI clearance Certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply online:  <\/strong>FBI Website, pay fees online, mail fingerprints &#8211; Cheapest, very good options. Get a<strong> <\/strong>Certificate in 3-5 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mail FBI application and fees by post<\/strong> &#8211; Slowest method takes up to 14 to 16 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FBI approved third party agent &#8211; <\/strong>3-4 days Fast processing but most expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>FBI certificate is officially known as <strong>Identity History Summary Checks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All 10 fingerprints are required for running a background check and receiving FBI Clearance Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for FBI clearance for Canada permanent residency, USA Green Card, or Australia PR using one of the 3 options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Online on FBI Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FBI Police clearance certificate processing time with an online application is 3 to 5 Days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Create FBI Clearance Request Online <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edo.cjis.gov\/\">FBI Police clearance certificate online request<\/a>.<br \/>Open the link in&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mozilla<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/internet-explorer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Explorer<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Chrome<\/strong> and <strong>Safari<\/strong>&nbsp;do not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not sure why but, the FBI website link throws an invalid_request error in the Chrome browser and the website does NOT open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Enter email to start Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps under the section <strong>Obtaining Your Identity History Summary<\/strong>-&gt;How to submit a request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your application, enter your email and click the submit button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1.png\" alt=\"FBI clearance - Enter email to start online application\" class=\"wp-image-168577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1.png 480w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1-342x125.png 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1-470x171.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-email-truvisa-1-30x11.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FBI clearance &#8211; Enter email to start online application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Email from FBI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you submit, you will receive an email from the FBI with your login password and unique FBI page link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click this unique link and fill the FBI application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa-470x252.png\" alt=\"FBI clearance unique link\" class=\"wp-image-168578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa-470x252.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa-342x184.png 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa-30x16.png 30w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-unique-link-truvisa.png 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FBI clearance unique link<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your PIN (from email) and click Log in. &#8216;Accept&#8217; the terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Fill Online Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-970x465.png\" alt=\"FBI clearance - Enter personal Information\" class=\"wp-image-168579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-970x465.png 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-342x164.png 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-470x225.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa-30x14.png 30w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-personal-information-truvisa.png 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FBI clearance &#8211; Enter personal Information<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2.png\" alt=\"FBI clearance - Enter mailing address\" class=\"wp-image-168580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2.png 870w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2-273x192.png 273w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2-470x330.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-mailing-address-truvisa-2-30x21.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FBI clearance &#8211; Enter mailing address<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3.png\" alt=\"FBI clearance - Enter preferences\" class=\"wp-image-168581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3.png 838w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3-342x155.png 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3-470x213.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fbi-clearance-enter-preferences-truvisa-3-30x14.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FBI clearance &#8211; Enter preferences<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option to receive a response by First-Class Mail via the USPS too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FBI Police clearance fees are $18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay FBI fees online by credit card. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No extra fees for postal mail response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, the STATUS on the FBI website will show as \u2018INSUFFICIENT\u2019 for your case as the FBI is waiting for your fingerprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Get Fingerprints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/file-repository\/standard-fingerprint-form-fd-258-1.pdf\/view\">FD-258 form<\/a>&nbsp;on a&nbsp;<strong>plain A4 size white paper<\/strong> and write with Blank ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">FD258<\/a> card from Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fingerprint-Cards-Form-FD-258-pack\/dp\/B00X14Q6E6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;hvadid=198074365400&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14607212496788419803&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9026797&amp;hvtargid=pla-379020504644&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=am22tech-20&amp;linkId=344159499ff7b23a3e84aa1230d409a5&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">FD 258 card from Amazon prime<\/a> (pack of 3) or <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack of <a title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 25 Pack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fingerprint-Cards-Applicant-FD-258-Pack\/dp\/B00E9EZZRQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;hvadid=198069831297&amp;hvpos=1o3&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14607212496788419803&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9026797&amp;hvtargid=pla-349973963949&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=am22tech-20&amp;linkId=e96629b9cf8a1e131f0625a6bf083c41&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">25 FD 258 cards<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fingerprint card<\/a> needs to be printed on a <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon White Card Stock Paper\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K4MJ8I\" data-linkid=\"169956\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">hard white paper<\/a>. I recommend buying it from Amazon than printing it at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take Fingerprints Yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pretty much take the fingerprints yourself if you are outside the USA like in India or any other country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I strongly&nbsp;recommend getting the fingerprints from your&nbsp;local Police station if you are currently in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fingerprints at FedEx Mail Office?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FedEx and other local postal mail vendors in the USA also provide <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?source=hp&amp;ei=-2PbWtT1HseUtQW60ZzQDA&amp;q=fingerprinting+services&amp;oq=fingerprinting+services&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i20i263i264k1j0i20i263k1j0l8.1791.7106.0.7196.17.16.0.0.0.0.109.1205.14j2.16.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.16.1204.0..35i39k1j0i67k1j0i131k1j0i20i264k1.0.LUXYY5Hku48\" target=\"_blank\">fingerprinting services<\/a> for a price starting from $25+ per person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried for me and my wife as it seemed pretty easy using this official FBI fingerprint guide. But the ink was just messing up the fine finger lines and merging them. If the fingerprints are not good, the FBI will simply <strong>reject<\/strong>&nbsp;your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Police Station in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local police station in the USA charges anywhere between&nbsp;<strong>$5 to $10<\/strong>&nbsp;for each person\u2019s fingerprints and they are&nbsp;experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They provide the <strong>form <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">FD-258<\/a><\/strong> too. So, you do not need to print it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of them will do it for free again, if the first prints are rejected by FBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a sample <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">FD-258<\/a> form that was fingerprinted using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plano.gov\/741\/Fingerprinting\">Plano, TX Police station\u2019s fingerprinting service<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints-470x519.png\" alt=\"Sample FD-258 form for FBI fingerprints\" class=\"wp-image-169780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints-470x519.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints-174x192.png 174w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints-27x30.png 27w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/sample-fd-258-form-fbi-fingerprints.png 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sample <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">FD-258<\/a> form for FBI fingerprints<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Print and Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print the&nbsp;<strong>order confirmation email<\/strong>&nbsp;that you would have received from the FBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send the email confirmation and form FD-258 (with your fingerprints) to the FBI CJIS division by postal mail. You can mail them to the FBI from outside the USA too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<address>FBI CJIS Division \u2013 Summary Request<br \/>1000 Custer Hollow Road<br \/>Clarksburg, WV 26306<\/address>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Tracking &amp; Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the mail is delivered to the FBI, they usually take about 48 hours to update the tracking status on their website and inform you by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FBI will then scan your fingerprints to complete your criminal record background check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole process of an FBI background check is automated and you can expect to receive the clearance certificate <strong>within minutes<\/strong> of their acknowledgment email (for your fingerprints).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can download the FBI clearance PDF file once available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you opted for postal mail FBI clearance certificate too, then it will arrive by USPS mail between 6-7 days. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The paper hard copy is exactly same as the PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FBI Clearance by Postal mail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FBI police clearance request by postal mail processing time is 14 to 16 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.fbi.gov\/identity-history-summary-checks-review\">FBI police verification application form from here<\/a>. Print and fill up the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a Cashier\u2019s check or Money Order for $18 per person&nbsp;as fees, payable to the \u201cTreasury of the United States\u201d.<br \/>You can pay by credit card too.&nbsp;Print this payment form&nbsp;and fill in your credit card info to send with your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your fingerprints. Follow the same process as listed above for FINGERPRINTS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send application, payment, and fingerprints to the FBI office via traceable&nbsp;postal mail. The address is mentioned above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the SLOWEST method of getting police verification from the FBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ONLY difference between this method and the first option above is that you make the payment online in the first method. The first one is a lot faster than this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"h3 wp-block-heading\">FBI Approved Third Party Agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FBI Police clearance processing time with third party providers is 3-4 days. This is the fastest and most expensive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose one <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/services\/cjis\/identity-history-summary-checks\/list-of-fbi-approved-channelers-for-departmental-order-submissions\" target=\"_blank\">third-party vendor from the FBI-approved list<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They take your fingerprints electronically and transmit them to the FBI electronically too. This makes the process the fastest among the 3 options. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are available outside the USA too in a country like India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is probably the fastest method to get an FBI clearance certificate for Canada immigration or Australia PR if you are located outside the USA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fees vary with each vendor and normally start from&nbsp;<strong>$200<\/strong>&nbsp;per person. They collect the total fees from you, including the FBI\u2019s $18 fees per person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>FBI officially says that this third party service is ONLY available for USA citizens and Green cardholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, I know from&nbsp;<strong>reliable sources<\/strong>&nbsp;who are neither US citizens nor green holders and have used it to get FBI clearance within 3-4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample FBI Clearance Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sample-fbi-police-clearance-certificate-truvisa.png\" alt=\"Sample FBI police clearance certificate\" class=\"wp-image-168584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sample-fbi-police-clearance-certificate-truvisa.png 660w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sample-fbi-police-clearance-certificate-truvisa-137x192.png 137w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sample-fbi-police-clearance-certificate-truvisa-470x658.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sample-fbi-police-clearance-certificate-truvisa-21x30.png 21w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sample FBI police clearance certificate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575933916022\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the validity of the FBI Clearance Certificate?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no expiry date mentioned on the <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/sample-fbi-police-verification-letter\/\">FBI certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI certificate is valid for <strong>6 months<\/strong> for Canada Permanent residency application.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI certificate is valid for <strong>12 months<\/strong> for Australia Permanent residency application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575933989249\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is FBI Police Verification Done at Home Address?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no physical police verification done by the FBI at your home address.<\/p>\n<p>FBI uses your fingerprints to find your criminal records. If you have ever been arrested or fingerprinted by the FBI, they will have your record.<\/p>\n<p>You would have been&nbsp;ten printed&nbsp;(meaning 10 fingerprints given) while applying for a USA visa in your own country, at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/in\/us-visa-ofc-appointment-documents\/\">US embassy\u2019s OFC center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I am not sure if the FBI has access to the fingerprints that you gave at the US embassy for Visa or if they verify that database. They have not disclosed it on their website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575934052458\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we send Multiple FBI clearance requests in the same mail package?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can send multiple cashier checks, multiple fingerprint cards, and multiple confirmation email copies in a single postal mail.<\/p>\n<p>This is useful if you are applying for FBI certificates for family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575934107060\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we Reuse FD 258 <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Fingerprint Card<\/a>?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The FBI requires a current <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"AMZ FD 258 Fingerprint Card 3 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HctdEX\" data-linkid=\"169827\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fingerprint card<\/a> to process your Identity History Summary. You cannot use any old or already used FD-258 cards.<\/p>\n<p>FBI does not return your fingerprint cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575934151387\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we get the last 4 digits on FBI clearance Report?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can choose to have your SSN&#8217;s last 4 digits printed on the FBI clearance report.<\/p>\n<p>You should write full nine digits or last four digits of your Social Security number on the fingerprint card to have the last 4 printed on FBI clearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575934199444\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we change the Mailing address after submitting the FBI clearance application?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/file-repository\/idhsc-address-verification-change-request\/view\">Address Change Request Form<\/a>&nbsp;and fax it to (304) 625-9792, or scan the form and e-mail it to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:identity@fbi.gov\">identity@fbi.gov<\/a> to change your address.<\/p>\n<p>If you submitted your request electronically (Option 1 above), you may change your address either by using the secure link and personal identification number received during the request process or by e-mail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1575934249183\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do we need to send a return post envelope?<\/strong><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You are not required to send any \u2018<strong>return shipping<\/strong>\u2019 envelope. 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