No Need to Get Your Hands Dirty!
Skip the ink and mess with our LiveScan fingerprint card services.
Our experienced Fingerprint Technicians deliver clean, clear, and professional fingerprint captures every time.
Whether you need fingerprint cards for employment, licensing, or background checks, we’ll capture your prints electronically and print them directly onto your fingerprint card—no smudges, no hassle. Fast, accurate, and totally ink-free!
Answers To
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are they called ink fingerprints?
Fingerprints were traditionally taken by rolling inked fingertips onto cards, often resulting in smudged or illegible prints.
LiveScan digital technology allows Fingerprint Technicians to obtain precise scans of fingerprints using a clean scanner plate, typically made of glass or a similar smooth surface. Fingertips are scanned using optical scanning, which captures a high-resolution image of the fingerprint with a light source and camera. These images are then printed onto official fingerprint cards.
What are fingerprint cards used for?
Fingerprint cards verify identity for various purposes, including:
- Background checks
- Employment in sensitive fields (healthcare, education, law enforcement, government, finance, child care)
- Security clearances
- Licensing & certifications
- Firearms licensing / concealed carry permits
- Immigration & travel
- International adoptions
- Personal records & identity history
Do fingerprint cards expire?
Yes, fingerprint cards, particularly those used for background checks or certain types of clearances, can expire.
The expiration date depends on the receiving agency’s expectations.
What should I do before getting my fingerprints taken?
Before getting your fingerprint cards made:
- Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) and any required documents or preferred fingerprint card (FD-258 cards provided).
- Ensure your hands are moisturized, but avoid greasy lotions.
- Do not wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before the appointment.
- Inform the technician of any cuts, dry skin, or other hand conditions.
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