Crawford County Background Check
Crawford County background check services run through the sheriff's office in Bucyrus. The sheriff provides WebCheck fingerprinting for BCI and FBI checks on a set schedule. You can also get ink-rolled fingerprint cards at the same location. Crawford County makes the process clear with posted hours and fees. If you need to search criminal history or get a background check for any purpose in Crawford County, this page has the details. It covers fees, hours, the process, and what to expect when you visit the sheriff's office.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Background Check at the Sheriff
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office runs background check and WebCheck fingerprinting services at 3613 Stetzer Road, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Hours for fingerprinting are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The office closes for lunch in between. You must know which type of background check you need before you go. You also need to know where the results should be mailed.
This is a key detail that many people miss. BCI sends the results to an agency, not to you. So when you show up at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, be ready to give them the name and address of the agency that needs your check. If you are not sure, call the office or the agency first. The Crawford County sheriff makes this easy by posting all the details on their website.
Cash or check only. No cards accepted at this location.
Fees for Crawford County Background Check
Crawford County has clear posted fees for background checks. These are set by the sheriff's office and include the BCI processing cost:
- BCI Ohio check: $32.00
- FBI national check: $34.00
- Combined BCI and FBI: $56.00
- Rolled ink prints: $10.00
The combined fee of $56 is lower than some other Ohio counties. This covers both the state and federal fingerprint check. The $10 ink print option is for people who need a physical fingerprint card rather than an electronic scan. Some agencies still require ink cards. If you are not sure, ask the requesting agency which format they need before your visit to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.
Under ORC 109.572, the state sets guidelines for who must get a background check and how the process works. Crawford County follows these rules just like every other county in Ohio.
Note: Crawford County accepts cash or check only for background check fees at the sheriff's office.
Crawford County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Crawford County are kept by the Clerk of Courts and the sheriff's office. The Clerk has case filings from Common Pleas Court. These include felony charges, civil cases, and domestic matters. The sheriff's office holds law enforcement records from investigations and arrests. Both sets of records fall under Ohio's public records law.
You can request records from either office in person or by mail. ORC 149.43 says you have the right to access public records without giving a reason. The Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page has more on your rights. If an office in Crawford County denies your request, the Attorney General can step in.
That screenshot shows the Crawford County Sheriff's Office background check page with posted hours, fees, and instructions for getting a WebCheck in Bucyrus.
How Crawford County WebCheck Works
WebCheck is the electronic fingerprint system used at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. It connects to BCI in London, Ohio. When you get your prints scanned, the data goes straight to BCI for processing. A clean check with no record comes back in four to five business days. A check that finds a record takes longer, usually four to six weeks. BCI needs time to compile the full criminal history report.
The Attorney General's WebCheck page is where you can find all approved locations across Ohio. Crawford County's sheriff's office is one of those approved sites. You can also call BCI at 877-224-0043 for questions about your results or to check the status of a pending background check.
Note: Crawford County fingerprinting hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Nearby Counties
These counties are close to Crawford County and have their own background check services: