Where can I get FBI prints?
You may go to any of the participating U.S. Post Office locations nationwide upon completion of your request. Additional fees may apply. If submitting by mail directly to the FBI, your local, county, or state law enforcement agencies may take your fingerprints for a fee.
What is Form FD-258 used for?
This card is used by law enforcement agencies in fingerprinting applicants for law enforcement positions, officials of state and local governments for purposes of employment, permits and licensing, as authorized by state statutes and approved by the Attorney General of the United States.
How do I get FD-258 form?
This is a sample fingerprint card (FD-258) that is used when applying for a federal firearms license. This card can be order from the ATF Distribution Center online or by calling (703) 870-7526 or (703) 870-7528.
Do all arrests get reported FBI?
The vast majority of arrests are public record, so they may show up on a background check. Some states may restrict access to certain arrest information, and others may destroy or omit information if the subject in the case is found not guilty or if the claim is dismissed.
Can I print out FD 258?
You can print FD-258 form on a plain A4 size white paper. You should make sure that it a hard paper and not the simple paper that you use for printing documents.
Can I print my own FD 258?
You may download an FD-258 (PDF) from our website and print it on standard paper. Card stock is not required.
Can I take my own fingerprints for FBI?
You will need to submit two original copies of the standard FBI FD-258 fingerprint form from the Departmental Order forms packet. Individuals may NOT fingerprint themselves; fingerprints must be taken by a law enforcement agent or other authorized contractor.
What shows up on an FBI background check?
An FBI background check includes a list of all public federal misdemeanor and felony convictions. The check may include basic information about the charge, conviction, and any resulting incarceration. Additionally, any outstanding warrants will show up on your background check.
Why do I have an FBI number?
An individual’s FBI Number is a unique identification number assigned to each individual who has a record in the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), a nation-wide database of fingerprint and criminal history records of individuals who have been arrested.