Live Scan Fingerprinting
Digital fingerprinting for state and federal background checks — fast, ink-free, and accepted nationwide.
Learn more about Live Scan FingerprintingInk Fingerprinting (FD-258 & All Other Black Ink Fingerprinting Needs)
Precise ink-and-roll fingerprint cards accepted by agencies nationwide.
$80 for 2 cardsPlus tax. Additional cards available.
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We come to you
Ink Fingerprinting is available as mobile service — at your home, office, or job site.
How mobile works
Overview
When an agency requires physical fingerprint cards, our trained technicians roll clean, classifiable ink prints on FD-258 or any card you provide — the right way the first time, so your submission isn't rejected for poor quality.
We support a variety of fingerprint cards, including FD-258, FINRA cards, NFA cards, SF-87 forms, state licensing forms, court documents, and international fingerprint cards. Have a custom or unusual form? Contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate it.
Ink fingerprinting is commonly required for out-of-state licensing, certain federal applications, and any process that asks you to mail in a physical card.
Who Needs Ink Fingerprinting (FD-258 & All Other Black Ink Fingerprinting Needs)?
- Applicants for out-of-state professional licenses
- People completing federal or agency mail-in card requirements
- Immigration and visa applicants needing ink cards
- Attorneys and bar applicants in other states
- Adoption and foster-care applicants
- Anyone whose agency requires a physical fingerprint card
Benefits
Accepted Everywhere
Physical ink cards are accepted by out-of-state, federal, and mail-in agencies that do not take digital submissions.
Clean Rolling
Our technicians roll each finger carefully to produce clear, classifiable impressions.
Any Card Format
We complete FD-258 and most agency-specific fingerprint cards you provide.
Take It With You
You leave with completed cards ready to mail or submit yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ink fingerprinting is required when an agency asks for a physical fingerprint card, which is common for out-of-state licenses, federal applications, and mail-in submissions. If you are not sure which you need, call us at (857) 504-1083.
If your agency sent you a specific card, please bring it. We also keep standard FD-258 cards on hand for requests that need them.
We can roll multiple cards in one appointment. Let us know how many you need when you book so we can plan enough time.
Ink fingerprinting uses traditional ink and roll, but our technicians work cleanly and provide what you need to wipe up afterward.
Our 30-day guarantee covers re-rolls. If a card is returned for print quality, we will redo it at no extra cost.
We offer ink fingerprinting by appointment at our Seaport (Boston) and Somerville offices, and through mobile service across Massachusetts. Book online or call (857) 504-1083.
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