How to Obtain a F.B.I. Identity History Summary Check (IHSC)

Mu Mei Hsueh
Dec 14, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Jul 5

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Teaching licenses for Washington, DC are issued by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (DC OSSE). TEACH-NOW completers are eligible to apply for a 4-Year Standard Renewable license. You will need to submit:

Official transcript for a bachelor’s degree or a foreign transcript evaluation report (TEACH-NOW recommends using WES for foreign credential evaluations).
FBI background check (also called an Identity History Summary Check)
Passing scores on the following ETS-administered exams:
1. Praxis Core Reading, Math, and Writing exams (It is possible to waive the Praxis Core Reading and Math exams by substituting scores from the SAT or ACT and it is possible to waive the Praxis Core Reading, Math and Writing exams by substituting scores from the GRE.) *
2. Praxis content knowledge exam in the area one is seeking to be certified in.
3. Principles of Learning and Teaching exam at grade level one is seeking to be certified in.
Program Verification form on successful completion of program from TEACH-NOW
Official Moreland University Transcript (The above information was cited from the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate Program)

直接向 FBI 申請

Step 1 建立申請

前往 FBI 官方網站：FBI Identity History Summary Checks

選擇Submit a Request

建立帳號並填寫

姓名
出生日期
Email
Address
Passport資料（如需要）

完成後支付費用。 US$18

Step 2 採集指紋

FBI 必須收到你的指紋。

有兩種方式：

方式A（美國境內）

到

USPS
FBI Approved Channeler

做電子指紋最快。

方式B（美國境外）

需要FD-258 Fingerprint Card

可以：

私人 Fingerprinting Service
Notary / Biometrics 公司
自行列印並採集指紋

Step 3 郵寄指紋卡

寄到

FBI CJIS Division
ATTN: ELECTRONIC SUMMARY REQUEST
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306

Step 4 等待審核

一般時間：電子申請＋電子指紋 (約1–3天)

如果郵寄指紋通常 (1–3週)

Step 5 下載結果

收到 Email：Your Identity History Summary is available.

登入 FBI 網站即可下載 PDF。

**It is recommended to submit 2–3 FD-258 fingerprint cards at once. If the fingerprint quality on one card is subpar, the FBI can use another one, eliminating the need to have your fingerprints retaken and preventing weeks of delays caused by a rejection. This is a common practice adopted by many applicants and service agencies.