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SYSTEMS DOWN NOTICE

OSBI systems will be down for maintenance starting today at 16:00 hours and may last until around 10:00 pm tonight or after. This outage will impact but is not limited to the following systems: 

  • OSBI Network
  • CCH
  • SDA systems, including handgun licensing
  • CHIRP online background checks
  • SIBRS system
  • Plates
  • AFIS transactions will be paused during the outage

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have systems back up and running as soon as possible.  Thank you for your patience.

CHIRP



What is CHIRP?


The OSBI's Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP) is an online system that allows you to request a name-based criminal history record check electronically - from anywhere.


Why CHIRP?


With a few clicks you can get peace of mind about the people you, your family, friends or employees interact with including:

  • A new employee
  • Son or daughter's significant other
  • Babysitter / Eldercare
  • Potential roommate
  • Pet or house sitter
  • Personal relationship
  • Yourself

Where?

No need to spend gas $$, pay for postage, or find a fax machine.  Request a criminal history background check from the privacy of your home or office, or even from your phone! 


How?

All you need is a computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, an email address, and a credit card or checking/savings account and you're on your way to the quickest, most convenient, and most affordable way to protect those that matter most to you!


When?

You can access CHIRP night or day, anytime, anywhere several ways!  Click on the link here, click the link in the Resources tab above, or click in the main navigation menu!  Easy!

Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025