I tagged this issue on to a previous thread but am reposting it out of curiosity.

The TREC newsletter stated that starting in January 2008, finger printing will be required of new and renewing license applicants. Does anyone know the reason for this and why a background check cannot suffice? I have no criminal record or anything to hide but this seems a little bit extreme. What's next, a DNA sample and proof of health insurance? Perhaps a monitoring bracelet?

Are the R.E. agents going to have to be fingerprinted as well?

I am wondering if any other states with H.I. licensing require fingerprint records or, for that matter, any of the other professions that are licensed, i.e., plumbers, electricians, doctors, etc.

Philip S., maybe you have some insight into this?

Thanks,

Eric