Federal Background Checks Criminal and Immigration Background Checks at the Federal Level WHO SHOULD GET THEIR FBI RECORDS? It is important it obtain your FBI records if you have had any prior contact with law enforcement or immigration authorities. Instructions for how to obtain your FBI records: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks HOW DO I GET MY FBI RECORDS? To obtain your records, you will have to send your fingerprints, an application, and a small fee to the FBI records request office Complete the FBI Record Application Form Be sure to include the address where you want your records sent Link to Application Form: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/submitting-anidentification-record-request-to-the-fbi Get your fingerprints taken & fill out the standard fingerprint form Take the standard fingerprint form (FD-258- see link below) for your fingerprints to be physically taken. (The stores charge about $35.00-$45.00) Link to Standard Fingerprint Form download: