Fingerprint Cards
Fingerprint Cards for Background Checks and Agency Requests
Many agencies, licensing boards, and international document processes still require physical fingerprint cards — most commonly the FD-258 card — instead of digital submission.
Getting cards done correctly matters: the requesting agency's instructions, the card format, and print quality all affect whether your submission is accepted.
Get the right service
Answer a few questions about your request and get a recommendation matched to your agency, location, and timeline.
Check What You NeedWe help users identify available fingerprinting options. Acceptance requirements are determined by the requesting agency.
Your options
Ways to get fingerprint cards completed
Card capture at a location
Have your prints captured and printed onto FD-258 or agency-specified cards by a provider in your area, where available.
Mobile card service
In supported areas, a technician can come to you and complete fingerprint cards on site — useful for groups, offices, or limited mobility.
Digital capture printed to cards
Some providers capture prints digitally and print them onto cards, which can improve print quality and reduce rejection risk.
Guided support
If your agency's instructions are unclear, a quick check helps confirm whether cards are actually required and which format applies.
What the FD-258 fingerprint card is — The FBI's standard applicant card: what is printed on it, where to get a blank one, who has to sign it, and why cards get sent back.
Why card requests need a quick check
Card requirements vary by agency: some need specific card stock, some need particular fields completed, and some accept digitally printed cards while others want ink. Submitting the wrong format can mean starting over.
A quick check captures who is requesting your fingerprints and how the cards will be used, so the recommendation matches the actual requirement — not just the nearest option.
Check What You NeedFAQ
Common questions
Not sure which fingerprinting option you need?
Answer six quick questions and we'll identify the safest available option for your request.
LiveScan.org is a private guidance platform — not a government agency.