Form RI-030 at a glance
What it is: RI-030 is the Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request, to conduct a civil fingerprint-based background check for employment, to volunteer, or for licensing purposes as authorized by law.
Who signs: Sign on the Signature line and enter the Date.
Section I: Authorizing Information is to be completed by the agency authorized to request civil fingerprint-based background checks.
Section II: Applicant Information can be completed by the authorized agency, the individual, or as a joint effort by both. Type or clearly print answers in all fields, from 1a. Last Name, before going to be fingerprinted.
A filled-in Form RI-030 example: an applicant fills out Section II and signs
How to fill out Form RI-030, box by box
II. Applicant Information
Section II specifically pertains to the demographic information needed in order to obtain the biometric data of the applicant and is a unique identifier specific to the applicant.
In box 2, enter Any Alternative Names, Last Names, or Aliases.
Enter the Social Security Number (Optional) in box 3.
III. Live Scan Information
Section III: Live Scan Information is required to be completed by the Live Scan vendor operator and must be completed at the time of fingerprinting. For 4. Live Scan Operator*, when an individual ID is provided, please enter the ID into the Miscellaneous Number (MNU) field on the Live Scan device. Select OA - Originating Agency Identifier and then enter the unique identifier in the Identification Code field.
Signature and Date
Personal information and biometric data being submitted by Live Scan will be used to search against identification records from both the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the FBI.
Sign on the Signature line and enter the Date.
Before you go
Authority: MCL 28.162, MCL 28.214, MCL 28.248, & MCL 28.273. Compliance: Voluntary. However, failure to complete this form will result in denial of request.
Common questions about Form RI-030
Where do I file it?
After fingerprinting, the applicant shall return this signed and completed document to the requesting agency. The Live Scan operator must return a completed copy of the form to the applicant.
Are there fees?
The MSP will charge for second requests due to incorrect codes.
Sources
[1] Form RI-030 (10/2020), Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request, Michigan State Police (the Official source link on this page).