Fingerprinting & Background Checks

***NOTICE***
Scheduling online now available
click the location button below for your preferred location.

Schedule your Fingerprinting & Background Check Appointment
To schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the Murphysboro Annex Office please ​click the button  call:  (618) 684-4890
MURPHYSBORO ANNEX 
819 WALNUT ST. 
MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966 
PHONE: (618) 684-4890 
FAX: (618) 684-2999 ​
To schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the Anna Office please ​click the button or call: 
​ (618) 634-3458
​To schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the Pinckneyville Office please ​click the button or call: 
​(618) 357-2828  
ANNA OFFICE
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE- ANNA EXTENSION 
1150 E VIENNA ST.
ANNA, IL 62906
PHONE: (618) 634-3458
PINCKNEYVILLE OFFICE
PERRY COUNTY GOV BUILDING
3794 ST ROUTE 13/127 
PINCKNEYVILLE, IL 62274 
Phone: (618) 357-2828 
Fax: (618) ​357-9822
*Note: Applicable Fees due at time of fingerprinting. Please see the Fees tab for more information. ​ 
  • Applicable Fees
  • Steps for Fingerprinting
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 NOTICE OF FEES FOR FINGERPRINTING:  
We accept CASH, CHECK or Money Order ONLY. ****We DO NOT ACCEPT credit or debit cards.​
  • ​Bus Employees: Signed Authorization Form​​
  • District Employees: Signed Authorization Form ​
  • Healthcare Professionals: $35 (Illinois state background check only) 
  • Substitute Teachers: $55 (Must have completed Health Form, TB Test, Mandated Reported Training, CANTS Form, and a PEL or Substitute License in ELIS to schedule an appointment) 
  • Volunteers and Student Teachers: $55
STEPS TO BEING FINGERPRINTED: ​
  1. ​Regional Office of Education – to schedule an appointment click the desired location link above to schedule online or call desired location with questions. 
  2. Select the button on the right for your "Authorization for Fingerprint Conviction Inquiry Form" for the correct location and complete. Do not sign until you arrive. You must also bring a valid photo ID or driver's license. 
  3. Go to your selected location at your appointment time and date. Murphysboro Annex- 819 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966,  or Anna Office- Shawnee Community College- 1150 E Vienna St., Anna, IL 62906, or Pinckneyville Office - 3794 St Route 13/127 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 
  4. You will be required to complete paperwork before prints can be captured. This process takes at least 30 minutes.
  5. Pay any applicable fingerprinting fee, we only accept CASH, CHECK or Money Order. ***We do not accept credit or debit cards. See Fees tab.
  6. ​You will be fingerprinted and a photo will be taken. 
  7. Results will be shared with the appropriate parties.
*For a faster appointment, complete the form below for the correct location before you come.
​*Do not sign until you arrive. ​​
The Regional Office of Education 30 is a State of Illinois Licensed Digital Livescan Vendor and is able to do background checks at the Murphysboro Annex Office, 819 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966, for any Illinois agency that requires a state and/or FBI background/fingerprint check.
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The fingerprinting requirement (PA 93-909) states that all certified and non-certified employees new to the district must undergo a criminal history background check from both the Illinois State Police and the FBI.  Bus drivers and substitute teachers are also required to authorize a criminal history background check. Volunteers and Student Teachers are printed under the Adam-Walsh Act.