Background Checks & Fingerprinting
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The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office provides background checks free of charge. However, the State of Ohio and the Federal Government charge the following fees for background investigations:
BCII (State of Ohio) $22.00
FBI (Nationwide) $24.00
These fees are payable by money order ONLY ($22.00/ $24.00/ $46.00 Both) payable to the “Mahoning County Sheriff”. No other forms of payment will be accepted.
Hours of Operation:
We do background checks/ fingerprinting on Wednesdays and Thursdays ONLY
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
You will need a VALID driver’s license or state issued identification card and your Social Security Card.



