The most frequently asked questions about the rap sheet (Identity History Summary Check) process.

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducts background checks on people who want to own a firearm or explosive, as required by law.

The following steps for success are consistent with the Council’s authority pertaining to national background checks for noncriminal justice purposes, such as licensing and employment

These services are varied and extensive, including everything from criminal background checks to name checks, from laboratory services to law enforcement training, from behavioral analysis to ...

Identity History Summary Checks Review Pursuant to 28 CFR 16.30-16.34, an Identity History Summary is provided solely for you to conduct a personal review and/or obtain a change, …

If you are requesting a background check for employment or licensing within the U.S., you may be required by state statute or federal law to submit your request through your state identification …

The process of responding to an Identity History Summary Check is generally known as a criminal background check. Requesters may access the application instructions and necessary forms …

The prospective buyer fills out the required form, and the FFL sends that information to the FBI. We perform a background check on the buyer to verify eligibility.

Resources for Federal Firearms Licensees The FBI offers a variety of resources for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL), including information on enrollment, NICS E-Check, and NICS …

The FBI conducts long gun background checks in four states. The remaining 15 states conduct their own firearm background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check …