WebCheck

Please be advised that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will increase the fee for FBI background checks by $3.00, effective October 1, 2026. As a result, all FBI background check transactions completed on or after October 1, 2026, will reflect this additional $3.00 charge. The new fee will be $38 dollars.

This fee increase has been implemented by the FBI and is NOT a fee established or controlled by our office. We are providing this advance notice so individuals have ample time to plan accordingly before the new fee takes effect.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming fee change, please contact our office.

Available on a walk-in basis on the following days:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PRICES:

BCI– $32 (OHIO ONLY)
FBI– $35 (ALL OTHER STATES) / $38 After October 1, 2026
BOTH-$67 (ALL 50 STATES)

These payments must be made by money order or cashiers check only. No cash, personal checks, debit or credit cards accepted.

MAKE MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER CHECKS PAYABLE TO LORAIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Please have The Ohio Revised Code for the “Reason for Background check”. Click here for reference. It is your responsibility to specify the correct “Reason for Background Check” code.

On the WebCheck request form please indicate to whom the results will be sent.

Circle DIRECT COPY OPTION on the WebCheck form if needed. See below for reference. It is your responsibility to specify the correct option.