I need fingerprints for employment, as part of a background check, or for a police clearance...
Schedule an Appointment
If you need to be fingerprinted for nursing/medical license, mental health, bar exams, a government clearance etc you must be INK fingerprinted.
To be INK fingerprinted you must be a resident of the District of Columbia.
Proof of residency is considered a DC License/ID or Military ID.
You must also provide your own fingerprint card(s)
Cost is $5 per card.
We Moved!
As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the following function has permanently moved to the address listed below. All existing appointments will be honored at this location.
Civilian Fingerprint Section
441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South
Washington, DC 20001