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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide FD-258 fingerprint cards?
Yes. We provide ink fingerprinting on FD-258 cards for background checks, licensing, employment, and other official fingerprint card submissions.

How long does fingerprinting take?
Most customers are in and out in approximately 10–20 minutes.

What should I bring to my fingerprinting appointment?
Bring a valid photo ID and any instructions or fingerprint cards provided by the agency requesting your fingerprints.

Can I walk in for fingerprinting near Minneapolis or should I schedule an appointment?
Certified Fingerprinting is a private vendor and provider that accepts Walk-ins for fingerprinting and also welcomes appointments.

Who needs a Fingerprinting background check? Fingerprint background checks are required for the following and more: Teaching license, substitute teaching license, nursing license, medical license, social work license, dental license, and all health licensing boards, lottery retailers, cannabis business owners and employees, insurance license, guardianship, immigration, Florida background check, employment background checks, and more. Certified Fingerprinting MN in Minneapolis provides fingerprinting services for all these purposes and more. Please call to inquire if you have questions about fingerprinting.

How Long does it take to receive my fingerprint card? After you are fingerprinted, you will immediately receive your fingerprint card from Certified Fingerprinting MN.

Do you store my information on my fingerprint cards or the FD-258 cards? To protect your privacy, Certified Fingerprinting does not scan, store, or record any information on your FD-258 cards.

What is an FD-258 card? The FD-258 card is the official FBI fingerprint card used for background checks requested by federal agencies, licensing boards, employers, and other organizations that accept fingerprint submissions by mail. Certified Fingerprinting MN supplies FD-258 cards for fingerprinting.

What if my FD-258 card is rejected? If your card was rejected, we will fingerprint you again at no charge.

Can I bring my own fingerprint card? Certified Fingerprinting MN can take your fingerprints on any card or document accepted by the BCA and the FBI. If you bring in your own FD-258 card or another accepted card, Certified Fingerprinting MN can take your prints on cards you provide.

Professional Fingerprinting You Can Trust

Certified Fingerprinting MN is a local, woman-owned small business providing professional fingerprinting services throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities area. We provide fingerprinting for background checks, licensing, employment, out-of-state requirements, and other official fingerprint card submissions. We also offer mobile fingerprinting services for businesses, schools, and individuals.

The experienced technicians at Certified Fingerprinting MN complete clear, high-quality fingerprints on FD-258 cards to reduce delays or rejections caused by poor-quality prints. Fingerprints provided by Certified Fingerprinting MN are accepted by the BCA and FBI for fingerprint card submissions.

As a private vendor and provider, Certified Fingerprinting MN makes fingerprinting easy — walk-ins are welcome, same-day service is available, and appointments can be scheduled if preferred.