Ink Fingerprinting Services

Ink fingerprinting is the traditional method of capturing your unique finger and thumbprint patterns using black ink on a physical card, such as an FBI FD-258 card. You might need this service from Fingerprinting St Louis for various non-criminal purposes, including background checks for employment, professional licensing, adoptions, immigration, or other applications that specifically require ink-on-paper fingerprint submissions. 

Fingerprinting St Louis specializes in providing high-quality ink fingerprinting for non-criminal purposes. We typically print on standard FBI FD-258 cards, which we can provide, or client can bring any specific fingerprint cards that your requesting agency supplies. 

A criminal background check typically includes a search of national and state criminal databases, as well as county court records. The search will reveal any criminal history, including arrests, charges, convictions, and sentences.

Yes, ink fingerprinting remains necessary for many applications. While Live Scan offers digital submission. For people that need to have fingerprints done but aren't in the state requesting prints, the traditional ink fingerprint cards are what are needed. One states LiveScan does not speak to another states LiveScan therefore digital prints are not capable of being transmitted to another state. Fingerprinting St Louis provides this essential service to ensure you meet all specific requirements. 

When visiting Fingerprinting St Louis for ink fingerprinting, you should bring a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo identification. If you have specific fingerprint cards provided by the requesting agency, please bring those as well. Otherwise, Fingerprinting St Louis can provide standard FD-258 cards. 

Specific pricing for ink fingerprinting services at Fingerprinting St Louis is best confirmed by contacting them directly. There are additional charges if you require multiple cards or other related services. 

The actual process of capturing your ink fingerprints at Fingerprinting St Louis is generally quick, often taking around 15 minutes or less per person. This includes applying the ink, rolling each finger accurately, and ensuring all impressions are clear and complete on the card. Additional time is needed for client to complete required forms and have ID checked.

Fingerprinting St Louis employs trained technicians who use professional-grade ink and equipment to ensure clear, legible, and accurate ink impressions. They focus on proper technique, including even ink application and consistent pressure, to minimize smudges and rejections, aiming for first-time success. 

Yes, we do offer mobile ink fingerprinting services throughout the general St Louis City and Saint Louis County areas. Please inquire for details.

After your ink fingerprints are captured at Fingerprinting St Louis, you will receive the completed fingerprint cards. It is then your responsibility to submit these physical cards to the agency or organization that requested them. Fingerprinting St Louis provides the service of capturing the prints, but typically the mailing or delivery of the cards to the requesting entity is up to the individual. 

Fingerprinting St Louis stands by their professional fingerprinting capabilities. Should your prints be rejected due to our printing error, just provide the rejection letter as proof for a FREE reprint. We do not provide refunds for services rendered. IF you schedule an appointment and fail to show at scheduled time, you may forfeit your deposit and have to reschedule and pay an additional deposit. Deposit are only refundable if appointment is canceled at least 2 hours before scheduled appointment time via text and confirmation is received Text 855-800-3643 to cancel or reschedule an appointment.