Federal arrest data is removed from the FBI Criminal File at the request of the submitting agency or upon the FBI's receipt of a federal court order which specifically states expungement.

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.

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 ...

Information, instructions, and FAQs for requesting the reason for and/or challenging a denial decision during a NICS background

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 on the ...

Need an FBI Service or More Information? Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Crime and Law Enforcement Statistics (UCR) Rap Sheet (Identity History Summary) Compact Council

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, correction, or updating of your record.

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 System.

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Consistent with agreements the FBI has with the states, the fingerprints should be submitted through the state central record repository for a state criminal history record check.