More Q&A on Fingerprints
More from the DOL on fingerprinting questions:
A few weeks ago we talked about fingerprint card requirements. The following questions have been asked about the process.
QUESTION: I had my fingerprints taken for a previous employer? Do I have to have them taken again?
ANSWER: Yes, you must obtain a current set of fingerprints on the card provided to you by the Department of Licensing, Real Estate Program.
QUESTION: Why can’t the Department of Licensing obtain the fingerprint card report provided by the Washington State Patrol to my previous employer?
ANSWER: First, the Real Estate Program must have the most current information. Second, the Washington State Patrol will provide the background information related to the fingerprint card only to the authorized requestor identified on the fingerprint card which in this case is the Washington Real Estate Program.
QUESTION: When I am required to provide a completed fingerprint card for my license renewal, am I going to have to wait for my new license until the Real Estate Program receives and reviews the WSP and the FBI reports?
ANSWER: You will not have to wait. Your license will be renewed when you provide the completed renewal form including the continuing education affidavit, the completed fingerprint card, and the proper renewal fee and fingerprint card check fee.
