Who processes Live Scan fingerprint background checks in Illinois?

In Illinois, state criminal history background checks are processed by ISP licensed locations alongside the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division.

How much does a fingerprint background check cost in Illinois?

The statutory government fees in Illinois are $31.50 for the state check and $13.25 for the federal FBI check, plus the local provider's rolling fee.

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Fingerprinting in Illinois, priced honestly

Every Illinois location Etrua tracks, with the state background-check fee and FBI fee separated from what each agency charges to roll your prints.

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$68.00 – $69.75

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Illinois government fees

State background fee

$31.50

FBI federal fee

$13.25

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Fees by licence type

IDFPR Real Estate License$44.75
Illinois Nursing Board$44.75
Cannabis License Application$50.00

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Biometric IndependentLoop Business District

Loop Fingerprinting & Biometrics Chicago

111 W Washington St #1200, Chicago, IL 60602

4.8(178 reviews)Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Agency rolling fee: $25.00
State / DOJ fee: $31.50
FBI federal fee: $13.25
Out-the-door: $69.75

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Sheriff / Law Enforcement

Illinois State Police - Div of Justice Services

801 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703

4.9(157 reviews)["Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM"]

Agency rolling fee: $25.00
State / DOJ fee: $28.00
FBI federal fee: $15.00
Out-the-door: $68.00

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How Background Checks & Fingerprinting Work in Illinois

In Illinois (IL), electronic Live Scan and ink card background checks are regulated through ISP licensed locations. Etrua tracks 2 verified locations across 2 Illinois cities so applicants can compare transparent out-the-door prices before booking.

The statutory Illinois state fee is $31.50 and the federal FBI CJIS fee is $13.25. Common licensing boards requiring electronic or FD-258 fingerprint clearance in Illinois include IDFPR Real Estate License, Illinois Nursing Board, Cannabis License Application.

Illinois Live Scan & FD-258 FAQs

Who processes fingerprint clearances in Illinois?: State-level records are processed by ISP licensed locations, which interfaces directly with the FBI CJIS division for national identity history checks.
How do I avoid overpaying for fingerprinting in Illinois?: Because government fees ($31.50 state + $13.25 FBI) are fixed by law, only the operator rolling fee changes between locations. Compare Illinois providers above to find the lowest rolling fee near your ZIP code.