Ohio
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Ohio.
State Laws in Ohio
Need To Run Background Screenings in Ohio?
Hire Image provides comprehensive Ohio background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Ohio has no statewide Ban the Box or Fair Chance Hiring Rules.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Ohio has no statewide Credit History Ban.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Ohio allows the use of Medical Marijuana for medical purposes by qualifying patients. The law does not place any limits on employers. Employers have the right to establish and enforce drug-free work policies and may refuse to hire or terminate based on medical marijuana use.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Ohio has no statewide Salary History Ban for private employers. However, the cities of Cincinnati and Toledo have their own bans. Cincinnati employers with fifteen or more employees are prohibited from asking about or relying on a prospective employee’s prior salary history in setting compensation. Employers with fifteen or more employees in the city of Toledo, Ohio are also prohibited from inquiring about or using an applicant’s salary history.
- Ohio Access Fees
Ohio County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
Ohio Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Ohio Statewide Access Fee – No Statewide Search Available
Ohio MVR Access Fees
Ohio MVR Access Fee $5.00
See the Hire Image Resource Library for more information and to access helpful, up-to-date resource guides for your background and drug screening needs.
Easily request our online Ohio background checks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fast turnaround times. Simple and affordable.
