Applicants should wait at least seven days before checking the status of their background check. Typically, it takes 5 to 10 days to receive a copy of the report in the mail, and the requesting agency will get the results within 72 hours. Please be aware that our company does not have access to the results of the background check. To check the status of your background check, please use the phone number provided on the receipt given to you by the Fingerprint Technician. If you do not receive a copy of the report, please contact the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services directly at 410-764-4501.