You may have your fingerprints taken according to one of the following options (click on an option for more information):
You MUST now register for all background checks. Please visit https://ok.ibtfingerprint.com/ and follow the directions. Fingerprints may be taken electronically at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Teacher Certification, Room 212, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Fingerprints may be taken at one of our satellite sites located around the state. These sites are an appointment only. You can visit the following website to schedule an appointment https://ok.ibtfingerprint.com/ or call (877) 219-0197. Payment will be made during your appointment. NOTE: If you print at a satellite site for a Teaching Certificate background check, please notify us by email at one of the addresses provided below. Please provide your name, date printed and site location. Heather.Hays@sde.ok.gov or brandi.jennings@sde.ok.gov. If you are an out of state applicant, a site may be close to your area. Please visit the website mentioned above to find a site near you.
+ Option 3 (Card scan)
If you wish to submit fingerprint cards, you mustnow register them online at https://ok.ibtfingerprint.com/ . You will now mail them to Identogo for processing. **Please note: If you choose to choose fingerprint cards, the processing time is 4-6 weeks**
The cost is $58.25 for both the required OSBI and FBI reports.
The following payments will be accepted at the OSDE: credit card, business check, personal check, or money order. The payment should be made payable to Idemia. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.
If you choose the card scan option, you must visit the website listed above and register for the card scan option. Please follow the instrustions on where to send them. **Please note: if you choose the cards scanning option, there is a 4-6 week processing time.**
No. Due to FBI regulations, any initial Oklahoma educator certificate must have a current background search performed directly by the Teacher Certification Section of the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
FBI requirements will not allow the State Department of Education to send copies of reports; however, you may request a copy from the FBI.
Fingerprints are rejected due to poor print quality. The OSBI and FBI will look at the fingerprints and determine if the quality of prints are acceptable. Some fingerprints are smudged when using ink prints and some are worn due to age, exposure to chemicals or continuous paperwork or damages due to medical conditions, to name a few. For these reasons, an individual will have to be reprinted in order to try and capture legible prints. The following is the process for reprinting when fingerprints are rejected.
When fingerprints are rejected for teacher certification the applicant will receive notification from OSDE that they need to resubmit new prints. The applicant will receive a letter along with instructions on what to do.
