How do fingerprint background checks work and what do I have to do?

If your facility requires a fingerprint-based background check for an applicant, request a fingerprint-based background check when you initially submit the applicant’s background check in BCS. You do not need to submit a name and date of birth request and then a fingerprint request. You will have an opportunity to decide if you want to continue the fingerprint-based background check after the interim result (WA State Name and Date of Birth) is available to review in BCS, or if you want to withdraw the inquiry.  If you decide to continue with fingerprints, the fingerprint appointment packet will generate in BCS for you to provide to the applicant.