State and Federal Background Check Requirement for Licensing with the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy (“the Board”)
- Every new applicant will be required to submit fingerprints to the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and pay for a state and federal background check. The cost is $57.00. The Board does not have coupon codes/Authorization Codes for this service.
- Applicants wishing to get fingerprinted in Kentucky will schedule a fingerprinting appointment with one of the IdentoGO agencies authorized by the Kentucky State Police to collect fingerprints for background checks.
- The applicant will use the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy Service Code 27GK3Q to schedule an appointment online through this link:
IdentoGO scheduling for Kentucky
· You must finish the IdentoGO registration process online to be fingerprinted. You will receive an email or confirmation number when registration is complete. Please see the
Fingerprint Service Code Form which explains what type of identification documents you are required to bring with you to your fingerprint appointment. Your name must match the documents you provide to verify your identity.
- Remember the phone numbers and/or email address provided to IdentoGO, as they will be used to retrieve your information during your in-person enrollment.
- If you do not have access to the Internet, you may schedule an appointment by calling (844) 543-9714
If you reside outside the state of Kentucky, you may choose either digital fingerprinting submission at an IdentoGo location (Livescan) OR you may choose to submit a fingerprint card (Cardscan.) Both require online registration and payment. The IdentoGO customer service call center number is (844) 543-9714.
Livescan:
Please note: Livescan outside KY (with a few limited exceptions in TN) will be an additional charge.
1. Pre-enroll for Livescan Processing at
https://uenroll.identogo.com/ by selecting the option to locate the nearest Out-Of-State location for Livescan Fingerprinting Services.
2. Identify the closest IdentoGO location you would like to get printed at via the zip-code lookup. If no location is available within 100 miles or you do not wish to visit the identified location, there is an option to switch to Cardscan Processing.
https://www.identogo.com/locations 3. Select an appointment date and time and complete the pre-enrollment steps.
4. Complete the enrollment and printing at the selected location.
Cardscan:
1. Pre-enroll for card scan submission at
https:/uenroll.identogo.com/. The $57 processing fee will be collected during the pre-enrollment process (via credit card). There is no additional charge. A pre-enrollment confirmation page will be provided once registration is complete.
2. Obtain fingerprints on FBI (FD-258) fingerprint card and complete all applicable personal information fields on fingerprint card.
3. Print and sign the completed pre-enrollment confirmation page, which includes the barcode printed on the top right of the page. Mail the signed pre-enrollment confirmation page and the completed fingerprint card to the mailing address provided on IdentoGo's website.
4. IDEMIA requires only the completed fingerprint card (including SSN if required) and the UEP confirmation page to complete the cardscan submission. Applicant packets submitted that do not include a signed UEP confirmation page will be returned TO THE APPLICANT.
Additional Information
- The Board will not be collecting or submitting fingerprint cards or payment on an applicant’s behalf. The Board has no ability to schedule appointments for applicants.
- We have been advised that it can take up to 6 weeks for the results to be returned to the agency. Therefore, we are advising exam candidates to submit their fingerprints at least 8-10 weeks prior to their anticipated NPTE exam date.
- If an applicant has no criminal history returned to the Board, their application proceeds as before.
- If an applicant has criminal history returned to the Board, she/he may be contacted to provide further information to the Board for consideration. The Board will then determine how to proceed.
- An applicant can check the status of their fingerprinting through the IdentoGO website. If you provide an email address during registration, IdentoGO will notify you via email.
- Applicants may reschedule appointments through the IdentoGO website.
- The Board is not able to provide the criminal history report to anyone, including the applicant. If the applicant wants a copy of the report, requests may be submitted to KSP and FBI. Similarly, there is a process with KSP and the FBI for contesting and/or correcting inaccurate information on the report.
- To obtain your own copy of your FBI criminal history report:
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks. Several different options are available. You will have to get fingerprints taken again.
- To obtain your own copy of your Kentucky criminal history report: Fill out and submit the “KSP Criminal History Review Request” form. The fee is $20.
- Criminal background checks are valid for 6 months from the date of their receipt by the Board. Therefore, it is important for an applicant to be aware of timing with regards to submitting their background checks, taking the NPTE, etc.
- An applicant will not be approved for testing with FSBPT or licensure without a completed state and FBI background check.
FINGERPRINT USE AND CHALLENGE INFORMATION
The Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy has the legal authority, KRS 327.310, to require a criminal background investigation of an applicant for licensure by requiring fingerprinting of the applicant.
In accordance with FBI policy, please read the following information regarding the use and dissemination/restriction of the fingerprint report obtained from the FBI:
“Privacy Act Statement
Authority: The FBI’s acquisition, preservation, and exchange of fingerprints and associated information is generally authorized under 28 U.S.C. 534. Depending on the nature of your application, supplemental authorities include Federal statutes, State statutes pursuant to Pub. L. 92-544, Presidential Executive Orders, and federal regulations. Providing your fingerprints and associated information is voluntary; however, failure to do so may affect completion or approval of your application.
Principal Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, licensing, and security clearances, may be predicated on fingerprint-based background checks. Your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics may be provided to the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency, and/or the FBI for the purpose of comparing your fingerprints to other fingerprints in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system or its successor systems (including civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint repositories) or other available records of the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency. The FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics in NGI after the completion of this application and, while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
Routine Uses: During the processing of this application and for as long thereafter as your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics are retained in NGI, your information may be disclosed pursuant to your consent, and may be disclosed without your consent as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable Routine Uses as may be published at any time in the Federal Register, including the Routine Uses for the NGI system and the FBI’s Blanket Routine Uses. Routine uses include, but are not limited to, disclosures to: employing, governmental or authorized non-governmental agencies responsible for employment, contracting, licensing, security clearances, and other suitability determinations; local, state, tribal, or federal law enforcement agencies; criminal justice agencies; and agencies responsible for national security or public safety.
The FBI Privacy Act Statement can be found at https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council/privacy-act-statement.
Applicant Notification of Procedures for Obtaining an Amendment to an FBI Record
Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedure for obtaining a change, correction, or update of an FBI criminal history record are set forth at 28 CFR 16.34. Information regarding this process may be found at https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks and https://www.edo.cjis.gov. "