Individuals may NOT fingerprint themselves; fingerprints must be taken by a law enforcement agent or other authorized contractor. We will accept electronically produced ink cards from any authorized fingerprint provider such as a local law enforcement agency or licensed fingerprint contractor.

The FBI will accept FD-1164 fingerprint cards on standard white paper stock.

The IAFIS maintains the largest biometric database in the world, containing the fingerprints and corresponding criminal history information for more than 55 million subjects in the Criminal Master File.

The recommended height for recording legible fingerprints is approximately 39 inches from the floor. This allows the forearm of an average adult to be parallel with the floor. This is the recommended position to record fingerprints. Soap and water are preferred; however, rubbing alcohol may be substituted.