Fingerprint Screening Built for Compliance, Speed, and Trust

Accelerate background checks and ensure regulatory compliance with a single, rules-based platform. Cisive delivers FBI, FINRA, and NMLS-approved fingerprint screening tailored to the needs of technology, finance, and business organizations that can’t compromise on accuracy or turnaround time.

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Rules-Based Fingerprinting Ensures 100% Compliance

Best-in-class fingerprint solutions provides a consistent, professional, and replicable candidate experience. A streamlined, rules-based workflow and fully automated nationwide network of locations provide the most comprehensive solution available.

Compliance requirements, including fingerprint capture and submission of prints to FINRA, FBI or NMLS, are integrated into your workflow for an automated, seamless process.

How It Works

Cisive’s fingerprinting solution streamlines the process from scheduling to submission, allowing candidates to visit a nationwide network of collection sites or complete onsite fingerprinting when needed.

Prints can be captured electronically and securely transmitted to agencies such as the FBI, FINRA, or NMLS through a centralized platform, eliminating manual handling and reducing turnaround times.

A single platform

Centralize every aspect of fingerprint collection, submission, and reporting. Manage multiple programs (FBI, FINRA, and state) within one secure dashboard for total visibility and simplified oversight.

Rap Back for Continuous Monitoring

Get peace of mind with continuous fingerprint monitoring. Cisive’s FBI-approved Rap Back service provides ongoing alerts for new criminal activity, helping you stay informed and take action as risks emerge.

Record perfection

Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Perfection is available to always give a complete result. Cisive works directly with source agencies to retrieve and validate incomplete or unclear information, ensuring accuracy and defensibility.

Remote fingerprinting

Offer remote and mobile fingerprint collection through our nationwide network and digital capture tools. Reduce friction for distributed teams and remote employees.

Nationwide Collection Network

Access a single-sourced, nationwide network of electronic fingerprinting locations for convenient, consistent collection

Secure Data Handling

Protect sensitive candidate information with secure transmission and storage, eliminating manual handling and reducing risk

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Fingerprint Screening that Scales with Your Business

Whether you’re onboarding hundreds of new hires or maintaining annual compliance checks, Cisive delivers turnkey fingerprint background screening solutions designed for large organizations.

Rely on Cisive to provide holistic solutions with a single platform with unmatched efficiency and accuracy.

End-to-end fingerprinting

Manage every step in one platform

From scheduling and collection to submission and results, Cisive centralizes the fingerprinting process to improve efficiency and visibility.

Trusted by industry leaders

The proof is in the stats

1 of only 12

FBI-approved channelers

800+

Live scan fingerprint capturing locations nationwide

99.9994%

Background check accuracy, always the best in the industry

TOP 5

Global background screening provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all your fingerprinting questions.

How do fingerprint background checks work?

Fingerprint screening captures an individual’s fingerprints electronically or via hard copy and submits them to authorized agencies for comparison against criminal databases. The FBI, for example, matches prints against its national database to identify any existing records.

This process provides a highly accurate method of confirming identity and uncovering criminal history.

What industries require fingerprint screening?

Fingerprint screening is commonly required in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, government, and education. It is also used for roles requiring licensing, certification, or access to sensitive information.

These industries rely on fingerprint-based checks to meet strict compliance and security standards.

How does Cisive ensure compliance with FBI, FINRA, and state regulations?

Cisive supports fingerprint screening through direct integration with agencies such as the FBI, FINRA, and the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). Our platform enables proper submission, tracking, and reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This ensures organizations meet compliance standards while maintaining efficient workflows.

Is fingerprint data secure and private?

Yes. Cisive is SOC2 certified, and also protects sensitive personal data by using secure methods such as QR code-based handling of personally identifiable information (PII), minimizing exposure during the process.

These safeguards help maintain privacy while supporting compliant fingerprint screening.

How fast are fingerprint background check results available?

Turnaround times vary depending on the agency and type of search, but electronic fingerprint submissions typically deliver faster results than traditional methods.

Cisive’s integrated platform helps streamline submission and tracking, allowing organizations to receive results as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy.

What fingerprinting do you offer for government clearances?

Cisive offers SWFT-compliant fingerprinting solutions designed specifically for government clearance workflows. Through our SWFT Prints solution, we provide live scan fingerprint capture, hard card processing, and secure electronic transmission directly to the Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) system.

Candidates can visit a nationwide network of locations for electronic fingerprint capture or submit physical fingerprint cards for processing and upload. This flexible, compliant approach helps organizations meet government clearance requirements while streamlining the fingerprinting process.

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