FAQ

Common Questions

Do you provide the physical FD-258 cards? YES

Do you provide ink fingerprinting? YES our fingerprinting services meet the security and licensing requirements for the Criminal background check

Do you fingerprint for nursing, medical, and all health licensing boards ? YES (see below for all health licensing boards)

Do you fingerprint for teacher license and substitute teachers? YES

Do I need an appointment or can I walk in? We encourage appointments, but also welcome walk-ins. Call ANYTIME day or night 612-760-2327 for a fingerprinting appointment.

Do you fingerprint for people who need an out of state license/background check? YES

How long will it take to get fingerprinted? Most people are in and out in 10-20 minutes.

Do you provide mobile appointments? YES, we will come to your business or school.

I need fingerprints for AFT form 4. Are ink fingerprints acceptable? Yes, the FBI requires 2 FD-258 cards to be mailed in if you choose ink fingerprinting. That costs $49. This is a substantial savings of about $100-$150, compared to live scan. AFT Form 4 also requires that passport photos be sent in. We provide passport photos. Cost $15.

Who else do you fingerprint?

Security guards, teachers, Schools, Insurance license, Immigration, Guardianship, Conceal and Carry Permit, Visa, Green card, Liquor license, Property managers, Real estate License, FINRA, government contractors, board members, school employees, licensed childcare workers, cannabis business license, Florida conceal and carry, AND MORE…

Minnesota Health Related Licensing Board: Nursing, Medical, Dental, Social Work, Optometry, Marriage and Family Therapy, Veterinary, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Pharmacy, Chiropractic, BBHT, Dietetics and Nutrition, Psychology, Podiatric Medicine, Nursing Home Administrators.

More Common Questions

What do I need to bring to my fingerprinting appointment? You will need to bring a valid ID. Forms of IDs we accept driver's licenses, passports, military IDs, state-issued non-driver IDs. If you are being fingerprinted for any of the MN Health related licensing boards, bring Form 3 (unsigned). If you have other paperwork you need us to sign, bring that to your appointment. We provide FD-258 Cards.

I have sweaty hands, can I still be fingerprinted? Yes you can. We see sweaty hands, or “palmar hyperhidrosis” in about 1 in 10 individuals who come in for fingerprinting. Our technicians have special techniques that enable us to get quality prints. We take our time in a private, one-on-one setting. There won’t be a line of customers watching or waiting behind you. Our number one goal is to ensure quality prints in a comfortable setting.

I’ve been looking for fingerprinting near me, can I schedule a mobile appointment if you are not close by? Certified Fingerprinting MN offers mobile appointments, call us at 612-760-2327 for an appointment.

I’ve been looking for Fingerprinting in Hennepin County that offers fingerprinting and passport photos. Do you also do photos? Yes, we provide both services.

Is There Anyone You Don’t Fingerprint?

We do not fingerprint for HAZMAT

We do not fingerprint for jobs at Nursing homes , PCA ( personal care assistant) assisted living homes