Section 1265.30  Requirements

a)         Fingerprint images, a photograph (beginning January 1, 2014) of the individual being fingerprinted, and related alpha numeric identification data submitted to the Department for the purpose of the fee applicant process shall be submitted by means of electronic transmission.

b)         Electronic transmission of fingerprint data to the Department shall be accomplished utilizing livescan procedures or other comparable technology approved for use by the Department.

c)         Electronic transmission of data and a photograph of the individual being fingerprinted are required for all fee applicant process inquiries to the Department and all fee applicant process inquiries made to the FBI through the Department. The effective date of the photograph requirement is January 1, 2014.

d)         In the event of equipment malfunction or other special circumstance that makes electronic transmission of fingerprint data impractical, the Department may allow limited use of paper fingerprint records for fee applicant submissions.

e)         Applicants with a physical handicap or ailment, when taking the applicant's photo would cause the applicant harm in any way, are excluded from the photo requirement.

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 16836, effective October 3, 2013; expedited correction at 38 Ill. Reg. 4524, effective October 3, 2013)