Key Differences

DOJ (California Department of Justice):

• State-level check
• Used for California jobs/licenses
• Faster processing

FBI Background Check:

• Nationwide database
• Required for federal jobs, immigration, out-of-state licensing
• More comprehensive

When You Need Each

• Teaching / childcare → DOJ + FBI
• Healthcare → Often both
• Immigration → FBI
• Out-of-state licensing (Florida, etc.) → FBI/FDLE; ORI # and Screening ID # if submitting to ACHA

Common Mistake

Many applicants assume one check covers everything — it doesn’t.

We help determine exactly which background check you need so you don’t waste time or money.

Call us today at 213-489-4559 or walk in at 631 S Olive St, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90014 during our business hours.