National Child Protection Act Fingerprinting in Naperville, IL
A National Child Protection Act background check requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Your results go directly to the requesting agency from the Illinois State Police. Efficient Biometrics is an Illinois-licensed live scan fingerprint vendor in Naperville — we capture and submit your fingerprints the same day and give you a receipt with your Transaction Control Number (TCN).
- Requesting agency: The requesting agency
- Background check: FBI
- Fee: $67.00* (includes state and FBI processing fees where applicable)
- Location: Naperville, IL — please call ahead; walk-ins welcome, same-day appointments
Who needs this fingerprint check?
You need this fingerprint-based background check if you are being fingerprinted under the federal National Child Protection Act.
How the fingerprinting process works
- Call or text 847-436-5222 before you come in. Walk-ins are welcome, but because we also run mobile appointments, a quick call makes sure someone is at our Naperville location when you arrive.
- Bring your valid, unexpired Driver’s license.
- We capture your fingerprints digitally (live scan) and transmit them the same day to the Illinois State Police (ISP).
- ISP processes your fingerprints and sends the results directly to the requesting agency. You receive a receipt with your Transaction Control Number (TCN).
- Keep your receipt — the TCN may be requested when you complete your Illinois application.
Processing time
Most results reach the requesting agency within 24–48 hours after the Illinois State Police receive your prints. If the state cannot make an immediate determination, a response can take up to 45 days.
Efficient Biometrics does not receive or store your background-check results. For status, contact the requesting agency, or contact the Illinois State Police with the TCN from your receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment to get fingerprinted?
Please call or text 847-436-5222 before you come in. Walk-ins are welcome, but because we also run mobile appointments, a quick call makes sure someone is at our Naperville location when you arrive.
What ID do I need to bring?
Your valid, unexpired Driver’s license.
How long does it take to get my background-check results?
Most results reach the requesting agency within 24 to 48 hours after the Illinois State Police receive your fingerprints. Some checks take longer — the state can take up to 45 days when a record needs further review.
Who sends my results to the agency?
The Illinois State Police send your results directly to the requesting agency. Efficient Biometrics does not receive the results and cannot look them up — keep your TCN receipt to check status.
Serving Naperville and nearby — Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Warrenville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Woodridge.
* Price shown is our cash price and reflects a $2 cash discount. Card payments are $2 more.