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Alabama boards requiring Fieldprint fingerprinting with guidance to use Alabama Fingerprint Solutions when Fieldprint is not required

Alabama Fingerprint Solutions – Your Trusted Local Partner for Accurate, Fast Fingerprinting Services

If you’re applying for a professional license in Alabama, you may need to submit electronic fingerprints for a federal and state criminal background check. Fieldprint is the designated Livescan provider for several key Alabama licensing boards and departments. Fieldprint transmits your fingerprints directly to the appropriate authorities.

At Alabama Fingerprint Solutions, we understand how important it is to get this step right the first time. While we specialize in high-quality fingerprint card services (FD-258 and others) and support for various background checks, we frequently help clients prepare for or navigate Fieldprint requirements. Here’s what you need to know about the major Alabama boards that mandate Fieldprint.

1. Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN)

All applicants for multistate (Compact) licenses and licensure by endorsement must undergo a fingerprint-based background check.

  • Fingerprints must be processed exclusively through Fieldprint.
  • You must submit your application to the Board before registering with Fieldprint.
  • Results are sent directly to the Board and are only available for 30 days.

Tip: Schedule your appointment promptly after applying to avoid delays in processing your nursing license.

2. Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) – Educator Certification

Educators, including teacher candidates and those seeking certification, require FBI/ABI background clearance.

  • Use Fieldprint via the ALSDE’s AIM system (you’ll need your ALSDE ID).
  • This is mandatory for student teaching, certification, and many education-related positions.

Fieldprint transmits prints electronically to the Alabama State Department of Education for review.

3. Alabama Board of Physical Therapy

Effective June 14, 2024, applicants for physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure must submit fingerprints.

  • Fieldprint is the Board’s exclusive processor.
  • Complete your license application first, then schedule fingerprinting.

4. Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC)

Real estate license applicants (brokers, salespersons, etc.) are required to undergo a fingerprint-based background check under Alabama law.

  • Only Fieldprint-processed fingerprints are accepted.
  • Non-residents should contact the Commission if local sites are unavailable.

5. Alabama Department of Insurance (ALDOI)

Individual resident applicants for Producer, Adjuster, Title Agent licenses (or adding lines of authority) need fingerprinting.

  • Fieldprint is required; schedule after passing the state exam but before final license application.

Other Entities Using Fieldprint

Fieldprint also supports fingerprinting for:

  • Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) – for certain providers and roles.
  • Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board – apply for fingerprinting only after submitting your application.

Why Fieldprint?

Alabama departments choose to contract with companies that agree to field an extensive network across the state. Before Fieldprint the state vendor was Gemalto. Some surrounding states use Identogo and Idemia as their preferred vendor. It changes as companies enter and exit the business, merge, or the contract is won by someone else.

In some states, the contract only covers certain departments, such as in Alabama. In other states, the contract covers all state departments. Only Florida has a completely open system that does not depend on a state contract. Florida has a system through which any qualified fingerprint business can transmit fingerprints from inside or outside the state.

Stay compliant, stay prepared – Alabama Fingerprint Solutions.