How to get a
background criminal history and fingerprinted in NJ
Persons seeking
an Expungement or to determine all prior charges should obtain a CCH– Criminal
History
Compiled by
Kenneth Vercammen Esq of Edison
Instructions For Obtaining Your Criminal History
Record
An individual may obtain a criminal history record check via electronic
live scan at one of the approved sites. The New Jersey State Police uses the
live scan fingerprinting services provided by Morpho Trak, Inc., a private
company under contract with the State of New Jersey. In order to be
fingerprinted for one of the purposes listed above, you are required to contact
Morpho Trak to schedule a time and place to have your fingerprints recorded.
The quickest and easiest way to schedule your appointment is via the Web at www.bioapplicant.com/nj. Web scheduling is
available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Applicants who do not have Web
access should call Morpho Trak at the company’s toll-free telephone number,
1-877-503-5981 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday,
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon). See also http://www.state.nj.us/oag/ca/lgccc/chbc_instruct.pdf
A criminal history may help if you are hiring our office for an
expungement and are not 100% sure of your prior criminal charges.
You must download the appropriate Universal Form and bring this form
with you to your scheduled fingerprint appointment. In addition to this form,
you must bring proper identification as outlined on the form. The home address
that you fill out on the attached form should be the same as the home address
printed on the identification that you provide to Morpho Trak Inc. YOUR ADDRESS
MUST BE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY MAIL BACK THE RESULTS OF
YOUR CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK. To ensure accuracy, please legibly
complete blocks #9 thru #26 on the front of this form prior to scheduling your
appointment.
The fee for this service is $41.00. Acceptable methods of payment are
credit card, electronic debt check or money order. At the time of scheduling
your appointment, payment will be required and charged to your account.
Appointments must be canceled by noon on the business day prior to your
scheduled time (you must cancel by Saturday at noon for a Monday appointment).
If you fail to cancel your scheduled appointment, you will forfeit the $11.00
portion of your fingerprint fee that is payable to Morpho Trak. You will also
forfeit the $11.00 fee if you fail to bring the Universal Fingerprint Form and
proper ID when having your fingerprints scanned.
Failure to utilize the Universal Form for its intended purpose and/or
failing to provide complete and accurate information may result in having to be
fingerprinted again and incurring additional costs. Questions or revisions to
responses must be made within a ninety-day period or the full process will have
to be completed again. If you do not receive your response within 10 working
days please contact the Criminal Information Unit.
Any questions regarding the use of this form can be directed to the New
Jersey State Police, Criminal Information Unit at 609 882-2000 ext. 2918
Out Of State Residents Requesting A New Jersey
Fingerprint Based Criminal Background Check:
If
you need a background check within the state of New Jersey but are no longer a
resident, please call the Division of State Police, Criminal Information Unit,
(609) 882-2000 Ext. 2918. They will supply you with a package, including a
fingerprint card and full instructions.
Regarding the Fingerprint Scheduling Process
More info at
http://www.njlaws.com/obtainingfingerprintsandcriminalhistory.htm
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