What is a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card in Arizona?
A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is Arizona’s highest level of fingerprint background check, required for roles involving children, the elderly, or vulnerable adults—like teachers, foster parents, and certain healthcare workers. It involves a full review of your state and federal criminal history, with no time limit on past offenses.
Some convictions automatically disqualify you, but you may apply for a good cause exception through the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting if eligible. Certifix can help you get started with the required FD-258 fingerprint card, which we’ll mail to you after capturing your fingerprints. The Level 1 card is valid for six years.
