Background Checks

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The CBA offers BCI Background Check services before all of our in-person notary classes for class attendees at our office in Columbus, OH. We also offer background checks by appointment.

Cost: $40

When can I get a background check?

• BY IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT: Background checks are available by in-person appointment Monday through Friday between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Book your appointment here.
  Note: Your booking is subject to a cancellation fee of $10.00 if you do not cancel/reschedule within 24-hours of your booking. Full payment will be due at time of service. Debit or Credit card only.
  
  
• [No in-person classes due to COVID-19]
  NEW NOTARY APPLICANTS: If you are scheduled for a Saturday New Notary Class, you may arrive at 8:00am to complete your BCI background check before your class. This time is reserved for those registered to attend the class and no additional appointment for class registrants is necessary. Class registrants will be processed on a first come first served basis beginning at 8:00am. Payment will be due at time of service. Debit or Credit card only.
  
  
• [No in-person classes due to COVID-19]
  RENEWAL NOTARY APPLICANTS: If you are scheduled for a Wednesday Renewal Class, you may arrive at 9:00am to complete your BCI background check before your class. This time is reserved for those registered to attend the class and no additional appointment for class registrants is necessary. Class registrants will be processed on a first come first served basis beginning at 9:00am. Payment will be due at time of service. Debit or Credit card only.
  
  

Questions? Please contact us at notary@cbalaw.org or (614) 340-2031.