Ink Fingerprinting (FD-258 & All Other Black Ink Fingerprinting Needs)
Traditional ink-and-roll fingerprinting on FD-258 and agency cards for out-of-state and mail-in requirements.
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ATF-compliant fingerprinting and EFT files for firearms applications.
$100 per applicantEFT file or FD-258 card.
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We come to you
ATF / EFT Fingerprinting is available as mobile service — at your home, office, or job site.
How mobile works
Overview
Firearms-related applications to the ATF — including FFL and NFA (Form 1 / Form 4) submissions — require fingerprints. We provide compliant fingerprint cards and Electronic Fingerprint Transmission (EFT) files in the format the ATF accepts.
We're familiar with current ATF requirements so your application isn't delayed by formatting issues.
Who Needs ATF / EFT Fingerprinting?
- Federal Firearms License (FFL) applicants
- NFA Form 1 makers of suppressors or short-barreled firearms
- NFA Form 4 transferees buying suppressors or other NFA items
- Responsible persons on a gun trust
- Dealers and manufacturers renewing ATF credentials
- Anyone needing an EFT file for an eForms submission
Benefits
EFT Or Cards
We provide ATF-formatted Electronic Fingerprint Transmission files and traditional FD-258 fingerprint cards.
eForms Ready
EFT files are prepared for upload with ATF eForms submissions when your filing requires them.
Two Locations
Appointments in Seaport and Somerville, with mobile service available across Massachusetts.
Free Re-Roll
If your prints are rejected within 30 days, we re-roll them at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
ATF fingerprinting supports firearms-related applications such as FFL licensing and NFA Form 1 and Form 4 filings. EFT stands for Electronic Fingerprint Transmission, a digital fingerprint file format that can be uploaded with ATF eForms submissions.
We can provide both. For eForms filings we capture prints and produce an EFT file, and for submissions that require paper we provide FD-258 fingerprint cards.
Form 1 and Form 4 filings typically require fingerprints for each responsible person, which we can provide as an EFT file for eForms or on fingerprint cards. Bring your application details so we capture them in the format your filing needs.
Yes. We work by appointment at our Seaport and Somerville offices and offer mobile service throughout Massachusetts. Book online or call (857) 504-1083.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any ATF form details, such as your application or trust information, so the prints are labeled correctly.
We stand behind our work with a 30-day guarantee and will re-roll your prints for free if they are not accepted.
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