Fingerprinting / Criminal Background Checks

FINGERPRINTING IS DONE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 

Depending on the time of year, we sometimes have a two or three week backlog of scheduled appointments. Fingerprints are electronically submitted to the Illinois State Police and the F.B.I.

Our current fee for fingerprint services is $45.00 which includes submission to both the Illinois State Police and the F.B.I. If a school district is hiring you and sending you in for a background check, they will provide you with a "Fingerprint Authorization" form. Please complete the authorization form and bring for your scheduled appointment. The ROE will bill the school district for fingerprint services. Appointments for school district fingerprints may be scheduled any day of the week.

Substitute Teachers:

*Please consult with your hiring school district about the background check/fingerprint process*

 In order to obtain a "Sub Authorization" to substitute teach in Will County, you will be responsible for any and all fees associated with obtaining the results of a criminal background check. The ROE takes appointments for Substitute Teachers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Substitute Teacher Authorization:

***PLEASE NOTE*** Effective August 7, 2024, Substitute Teacher Authorizations will no longer be available through the Regional Office of Education (ROE).

We encourage you to directly contact school districts. Individuals will follow schools protocols before becoming a substitute teacher. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our office at 815-462-5400.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Fees for Substitute Teacher Authorization:

$45.00 Fingerprinting fee (criminal background check)
$5.00 Duplicate "Substitute Teacher Authorization" Fee (replacement copy of original authorization)

Forms of payment: check, money order, credit card, Apple, Google, or Samsung pay.
Applicants are responsible for all fees.

If you do not have all of your documentation and fees with you on the day of your fingerprinting appointment, you will have to reschedule.

***Please contact the district(s) for which you desire to work for prior to completing this process.

All substitute teachers currently active on the Will County ROE Substitute Teacher List have documentation on file and are considered to have a valid “Substitute Teacher Authorization (STA)” from the office until further notice.

Concealed Carry: 

The ROE is approved to provide fingerprinting services for concealed carry permits. Call for available appointments.