Federal Register #2026-11435

FBI Revised Fee Schedule for Criminal History Record Information Checks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the Department of Justice, has announced a revised fee schedule for criminal history record information (CHRI) checks. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice - Services Provided: - Fingerprint-based CHRI checks for noncriminal justice purposes (e.g., employment, licensing) - Name-based CHRI checks for similar purposes - Fee Structure: - New schedule increases fees for both fingerprint-based and name-based checks - Fees include a cost reimbursement portion and an automation portion - Methodology & Legal Authority: - Fee study methodology and legal basis for fee collection outlined - OEMs and Vendors: - No external OEMs or vendors; services provided directly by the FBI - Unique Requirements: - Services are limited to authorized users for noncriminal justice purposes - No product procurement; only service fee changes

Description

The FBI has announced a revised fee schedule for fingerprint-based and name-based criminal history record information (CHRI) checks submitted by authorized users for noncriminal justice purposes such as employment and licensing. The fees include a cost reimbursement portion to cover the FBI's expenses for providing these checks and an automation portion to defray costs related to fingerprint identification and criminal justice information services. The revised fee schedule will take effect on October 1, 2026, and includes increased fees for both fingerprint-based and name-based CHRI checks.

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