The criminal history printout must be submitted with your petition. It is also an essential document for me to review to determine if there are any matters you may not know about which could adversely affect a successful petition. In fact I recommend all of my clients take it upon themselves to retrieve this document prior to us meeting. Doing so will expedite the process once the ball is rolling and save you money on attorney fees.Washington State ConvictionsGetting a criminal history printout for convictions in Washington State only takes a few minutes and just $12. Visit the Washington State Patrol (WSP) WATCH WebsiteOut-Of-State Convictions Option 1: Getting a history printout for out-of-state convictions can delay the petition process since it requires submitting a request to the FBI. Fingerprints are required with this application and currently timelines average about 3 to 4 months. Learn more about FBI Identity Checks Option 2: I have found going through an “FBI Channeler” may expedite this process and take as little as 1 to 2 weeks. Here is a link where you will be able to find a list of Approved FBI Channelers