Fingerprint-Based Background Check

The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) provides background checks based upon fingerprints for the State of Hawaii only* and fingerprint digital/ink card services.

*To obtain national background checks, please visit the FBI website Identity History Summary Checks — FBI.

All fingerprinting services provided in-office is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment, please call the Criminal History Record Checks Unit (CHRC) at (808) 587-3279.

    Fingerprint background check –

    • In-Office

      Download and print HCJDC-073 form (Fingerprint Background Check and Fingerprint Services/Card).

      Criminal history record checks processed by the CHRC Unit will have our embossed department seal. Service Fee $55. (Additional options: Certify + $20, Notary + $0). Turnaround time: 3-5 business days (With notary, 7-10 business days).

      • Additional Information
      • Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, and will also be closed on State Holidays
      • Payments: NO CASH ACCEPTED. Accepted payment methods are Credit, Debit, Apple Pay, Money Order or Cashiers Check (payable to “State of Hawaii”). Payments made by Credit, Debit, Apple Pay will accrue a 3% non-refundable service fee.
      • To receive results via certified mail, please include a USPS postage paid certified envelope.
      • Parking: Available parking by metered stalls on property (Quarters only)
    • By Mail

      Download and print HCJDC-073 form (Fingerprint Background Check and Card Scan), (Complete part 1, 2, & 3) and mail with a complete set of fingerprint card(s) to:

      • Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
      • Attn: CHRC Unit
      • 465 S. King Street, Rm 102
      • Honolulu, HI 96813

      Criminal history record checks processed by the CHRC Unit will have our embossed department seal. Service Fee $35 (additional options: Certify + $20, Notary + $0). Turnaround time: 3-5 business days (With notary, 7-10 business days).

      • Additional Information
      • Payments: Money order or cashiers check (payable to “State of Hawaii”).
      • To receive results via certified mail, please include a USPS postage paid certified envelope.