Question:
Will pending DUI charges appear on a Federal Background Check?
Answer:
The FBI website gives a very detailed reply to this question. A quick review of the material on the site says that it includes data on arrests. You can also request a background check yourself and see what appears on it.

See: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks.
They explain provide the following:

An Identity History Summary—often referred to as a criminal history record or a “rap sheet”—is a listing of certain information taken from fingerprint submissions retained by the FBI in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service.

If the fingerprints are related to an arrest, the Identity History Summary includes name of the agency that submitted the fingerprints to the FBI, the date of the arrest, the arrest charge, and the disposition of the arrest, if known to the FBI. All arrest data included in an Identity History Summary is obtained from fingerprint submissions, disposition reports, and other information submitted by agencies having criminal justice responsibilities.

The U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73 establishes rules and regulations for the subject of an Identity History Summary to obtain a copy of his or her own record for review. The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division processes these requests.

Who May Request a Copy of an Identity History Summary (or Proof That an Identity History Summary Does Not Exist)

Only you can request a copy of your own Identity History Summary.

Individuals typically make this request for personal review, to challenge the information on record, to satisfy a requirement for adopting a child in the United States or internationally, or to satisfy a requirement to live, work, or travel in a foreign country (i.e., police certificate, letter of good conduct, Identity History Summary check, etc.).

Background Checks for Employment or Licensing

If you are requesting a background check for employment or licensing within the U.S., you may be required by state statute or federal law to submit your request through your state identification bureau, the requesting federal agency, or another authorized channeling agency. You should contact the agency requiring the background check or the appropriate state identification bureau (or state police) for the correct procedures to follow for obtaining an FBI fingerprint background check for employment or licensing purposes.

How to Request a Copy of Your Identity History Summary

The FBI offers two methods for requesting your Identity History Summary or proof that one does not exist.
Option 1: Submit your request directly to the FBI.

Option 2: Submit to an FBI-approved Channeler, which is a private business that has contracted with the FBI to receive the fingerprint submission and relevant data, collect the associated fee(s), electronically forward the fingerprint submission with the necessary information to the FBI CJIS Division for a national Identity History Summary check, and receive the electronic summary check result for dissemination to the individual. Contact each Channeler for processing times.

Note: If an authentication (apostille) is needed, please contact the Channeler to determine if this service is provided.

What Happens Next

If we find no Identity History Summary on file, you will receive a response indicating that you have no prior arrest data on file at the FBI. If you do have an Identity History Summary on file, you will receive your Identity History Summary or “rap sheet.”

For More Information

See the responses to some frequently asked questions.

In Ohio, The State Attorney General’s Office does background checks. Their website has a detailed FAQ you can read here. They also have a page dedicated to finding the nearest place you can obtain a background check.

The following is a list of places that can do background checks in Montgomery County, Ohio. They might not all be open to the public. I recommend that you start with your local police department if you can find them on this list and see what they offer. Ask them what forms of payment they require and what you need to bring like a valid state ID or driver’s license.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation website explains background checks generally as follows:

They regularly process about 1 million background checks annually. Through WebCheck, agencies transmit fingerprints and other data electronically to BCI, to be compared against a database of criminal fingerprints to determine if an individual has a criminal record. BCI then issues a background report that helps schools, hospitals, daycare centers, and other employers make critical hiring decisions quickly and with confidence.

Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
By appointment only
Mobile service available, ADA Accessible
BCI – $34; FBI – $36; Both – $58
Fieldprint Ohio (BCI & FBI)
(Inside Goin’ Postal)
www.FieldprintOhio.com
2458 North Gettysburg Avenue
Dayton OH 45406
(877) 614-4364

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
By appointment only
Mobile service available for groups of 20 or more
Gall and Gall Company, Inc. (BCI & FBI)
Inside Gauntlet Awards, Inc.
260 North Dixie Dr.
Vandalia OH 45377
(937) 890-5811

By Appointment Only
ADA Accessible
Mobile Services Available
American Institute Medical Solutions (BCI & FBI)
225 W First Street
Dayton OH 45417
(937) 535-2100

Hours vary
Wright State University (BCI & FBI)
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton OH 45435
(937) 775-2878

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grey’s Security (BCI & FBI)
1400 East 3rd Street
Dayton OH 45403
(800) 245-3690

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat. by appointment only
ADA Accessible
Mobile Services Available
R L Emmons Associates, Inc. (BCI & FBI)
842-A East Franklin Street
Dayton OH 45459
(937) 438-0500

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mobile service available
Blueprint Backgrounds Inc. (BCI & FBI)
2015 Wayne Avenue
Dayton OH 45410
(937) 535-2583

Tues & Thurs 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BCI – $30, FBI – $35, Both – $65
Miamisburg Police Department (BCI & FBI)
10 N. First St.
Miamisburg OH 45342
(937) 847-6616

Mon – Fri 8:40am – 4:40pm
By appointment only, Mobile service available
ADA Accessible
BCI – $34, FBI – $36, Both – $58
Fieldprint Ohio (BCI & FBI)
(inside American Insurance Strategies)
61 Marco Lane
www.FieldpirntOhio.com
Centerville OH 45458
(877) 614-4364

Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm
BCI – $32, FBI – $34, Both – $61
ADA Accessible
Centerville Dep Reg License Bureau (BCI & FBI)
104 West Spring Valley Road
Centerville OH 45458
(937) 435-5970

Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Walk-ins Welcome
ADA Accessible
Greensprings Home HealthCare (BCI & FBI)
633 N. Springboro Pike
Dayton OH 45449
(937) 746-4445

Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm
By appointment only
Academy Health Services (BCI & FBI)
3320 Office Park Drive
Dayton OH 45439
937-293-6631

Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Healing Touch Home Healthcare (BCI & FBI)
7031 Corporate Way, Suite 201
Dayton OH 45459
(937) 610-5555

Mon – Fri 8:00am – 3:00pm (No Holidays)
BCI – $40, FBI – $40, Both -$70
ADA Accessible
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (BCI & FBI)
345 W. 2nd Street
Dayton OH 45422
(937) 225-5005

Mon – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Parking on side of building,
sign that reads CCL parking only.
Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory (BCI & FBI)
361 West Third Street
Dayton OH 45402
(937) 225-4990

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Job & Family Svc. (BCI & FBI)
1111 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton OH 45408
(937) 225-5627

Mon – Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only
BCI – $43, FBI – $50, Both – $93, ADA Accessible Washington Township (BCI & FBI)
8200 McEwen Road
Dayton OH 45458
(937) 433-0152

Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ADA Accessible, Walk-ins Welcome
Mobile Services are Available
FastFingerprints (BCI & FBI)
Inside ARCpoint Labs
3019 Production Court
Dayton OH 45414
(877) 932-2435

M – F 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
On-site service available, please call
ADA Accessible – Mobile Service Available
By Appointment Only E.M.T., Inc. (BCI & FBI)
650 Harco Drive
Englewood OH 45315
937.540.1882

Mon., Wed., Fir. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Huber Heights City Schools (BCI & FBI)
5120 Chambersburg Road
Huber Heights OH 45424
(937) 237-6390

8:00-5:00 M-W-TH-F
8:00-6:30 Tuesday
8:00-2:00 Saturday
BCI – $32, FBI – $34, Both – $61, ADA Accessible West Carrollton Dep Reg License Bur (BCI & FBI)
1162 East Dixie Drive
West Carrollton OH 45449
(937) 866-9511

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mobile Unit – upon request
Anderson Security Inc. (BCI & FBI)
4600 South Dixie Drive
Moraine OH 45439
(937) 294-1478

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
BCI – $40, FBI – $40, Both $70
Dayton Police Department (BCI & FBI)
335 West Third Street
Dayton OH 45402
(937) 333-1182
(937) 333-1049

Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri 8:00 – 5:00
Wed 8:00 – 6:00 Sat 8:00 – 2:00
BCI – $32,FBI – $34, Both – $61
Huber Heights BMV (BCI & FBI)
6134 Chambersburg Rd
Dayton OH 45424
(937) 233-7211

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Montgomery Co. ESC (BCI & FBI)
200 South Keowee Street
Dayton OH 45402
(937) 225-4603×3020

Walk-Ins Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends by appointment
BCI $30 & FBI $35 Cash & Company checks accepted
Nina’s Health Care Services, LLC (BCI & FBI)
4134 Linden Ave., Suite 201
Dayton OH 45432
(937) 256-7295

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gabriel Staffing (BCI & FBI)
7215 Taylorsville Road
Huber Heights OH 45424
(937) 237-8021

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
By appointment only – Must call first
Wellcare Home Health, Inc. (BCI & FBI)
1020 Woodman Drive, Suite 210
Dayton OH 45432
(937) 254-4453

Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday – by appointment only
BCI $40, FBI $45, BOTH $75
Mobile service available Mobile Health and Drug Testing LLC (BCI & FBI)
301 Regency Ridge Drive
Dayton OH 45459
937-439-1117

Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mobile service available
ADA Accessible Secure Check, Inc. (BCI & FBI)
1223 Wilmington Ave.
Dayton OH 45420
(937) 853-2710

Tues. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
By appointment only
Kettering Police Department (BCI & FBI)
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering OH 45429
(937) 296-2580
(937) 296-2555

Monday – Friday
By appointment only
Mobile service available, ADA Accessible
E.M.T., Inc.
650 Harco Dr.
Clayton OH 45449
937-540-1193

Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Angel Hearts HHC., Inc. (BCI & FBI)
2213 Arbor Blvd.
Moraine OH 45439
(937) 263-6194

8:00-5:00 M-T-TH-F
8:00-6:30 Wednesday
8:00-12:00 Saturday
BCI – $32, FBI – $34, Both – $61, ADA Accessible Trotwood Dep Reg License Bureau (BCI & FBI)
500 East Main Street
Trotwood OH 45426
(937) 837-0242

Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am – 11:00 am
BCI – $30, FBI – $30, Both – $60
Cash, check, credit cards accepted
Moraine Police Department (BCI & FBI)
4200 Dryden Road
Moraine OH 45439
(937) 535-1163