Get Your FBI Identity History Check in Canada: 8 Easy Steps for Fingerprinting

Are you a Canadian resident who needs an FBI Identity History Check? Our agency specializes in providing compliant fingerprinting for your official submission to the FBI, making the international process simple and fast.

While the application process starts online, navigating the international fingerprint submission requirements can be confusing. As a dedicated Canadian Fingerprint Agency, we are here to simplify the essential mail-in steps, as the fast electronic option is not available outside of the U.S.

Follow this streamlined 8-step guide to successfully obtain your official FBI record.

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Quick Overview: Cost and Requirements

 

8 Steps to Complete FBI Identity History Summary Check (IHSC) Application

Step 1: Start the Online Application for FBI Identity History Check

The first part of the process is handled entirely online via the FBI’s official portal: https://www.edo.cjis.gov/#/do-info.

Go to the FBI portal and enter your valid email address to initiate your application.

Step 2: Receive Your Account PIN

Check your inbox for an email from the FBI. It will contain a secure link and a Personal Identification Number (PIN#). Keep this PIN safe—you will need it to complete your application and check your results.

Step 3: Log In and Fill Out Your Information

Click the secure link and use your PIN# to log into the application portal. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete all required personal and application details.

Step 4: Pay the FBI Fee

Submit the mandatory $18 USD application fee online through the payment link provided in the system.

Step 5: Print Your Confirmation Email

Upon successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email containing your Order Number.

⚠️ Crucial Step: You must print this confirmation email, as it is a required document for submitting your fingerprints.

Step 6: Canadian Fingerprinting Process for Your FBI Check (With Us!)

Since the quick electronic (USPS) submission is for U.S. residents only, international applicants must submit physical, ink-rolled fingerprints via mail. The FBI requires traditional ink-rolled fingerprints captured on the official FD-1164 form (or the FD-258 equivalent).

  • Book an Appointment: Contact us today to schedule your fingerprinting session.

  • What to Bring: You must bring two forms of valid ID to our office.

  • Our Service: We specialize in providing crisp, high-quality prints that meet the FBI’s strict submission standards, ensuring your application isn’t delayed due to poor quality.

Step 7: Mail Documents to FBI CJIS

Once you have your professionally rolled FD-1164 card, you must mail the complete package to the FBI.

  • The Package: Include the completed fingerprint card and the printed confirmation email from Step 5.

  • Mailing: We will provide you with the exact FBI CJIS mailing address and clear advice on shipping best practices to ensure secure delivery.

Step 8: Check Status and Await Results

Use your PIN# to log back into the FBI’s online portal to monitor your application status.

  • Processing Time Alert: Due to the physical mailing and manual processing, the turnaround time for international mail-in applications is longer—expect processing to take 15 days or more after the FBI receives your fingerprint card, plus the time required for international mail delivery.

🇨🇦 Ready to Submit Your Application?

Don’t let the international mailing requirement cause you stress. As your trusted Canadian Fingerprint Agency, we are here to ensure your fingerprint card is perfect the first time, preventing costly delays.

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For maximum convenience, ask us about our Full Service Submission Package. We don’t just take your fingerprints—we handle the entire physical submission process for you.

This package includes:

  • Official FBI Fingerprinting on the FD-1164 form.

  • Secure Packaging & Verification of all required documents (FD-1164 + Printed Confirmation Email).

  • Tracked International Mail Service directly to the FBI CJIS facility in the U.S.

➡️ Book your FBI Fingerprinting Appointment with us today and let us take care of your entire submission from start to finish!

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🚨 Important Disclaimer on Usage

An Identity History Summary obtained through this process (under U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73) is primarily for:

  • Personal review, correction, or updating your own personal record.

  • It should not be used for U.S. employment or licensing purposes.

If you are requesting a background check for employment or licensing within the U.S., you may be required by law to submit your request through your State Identification Bureau or another authorized channeling agency. Government agencies may refuse to accept a summary directly from the subject, as there is no way to verify the information has not been altered.

Always contact the agency requiring the background check for the exact procedures they require you to follow.