Background Check Process

1. Use this link below to complete a consent form at least 1 day before going to Falcon Outfitters for fingerprinting:

            Link to Consent Form

2. Once you go to the link above, it opens a webpage telling you to go back to your email to start the process.

3. You will receive an automated email with a link to provide Consent to Electronic Disclosure and Release of Informatinon.

4. ONE DAY AFTER you signed the consent form, go to Falcon Outfitters in person to complete your background checks. Be sure to have your drivers license or state ID AND Social Security number.  

Indicate on the form:

• You need both BCI/FBI reports
• Reason: Educator Licensure
• Use Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291 for both BCI and FBI
• Direct Options: Circle to send to Ohio Department of Education (State Board of Education)
• Then Stop- do nothing else on the form, but tell staff this is for the new digital access process for EDHD Field office

Please allow 2-4 weeks from the time you are fingerprinted and your field placement.  The documents are mailed from the Attorney General's office in Columbus after processing. 

Be sure to have your drivers license or state ID AND Social Security number.  

Indicate on the form:

• You need both BCI/FBI reports
• Reason: Educator Licensure
• Use Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291 for both BCI and FBI
• Direct Options: Circle to send to Ohio Department of Education (State Board of Education)
• Under Agency indicate: BGSU Attn Michelle Fry, 529 Education Building, Bowling Green, OH 43403