Each finger pad is rolled in ink, then rolled onto a fingerprint card. Most states will accept the standard FD-258 fingerprint card, which has a space for each finger’s print as well as spaces for the left and right four fingers to be taken simultaneously. The pad also includes other identifiable information including: name, address, social security number, sex, height, weight, eye color, hair color, citizenship, and the reason for being fingerprinted.

Although ink has been used to record fingerprints since the 19th century, there are a number of things that can go wrong. For example, the ink on the card can get smudged. The ink might also fail to get all the ridges on each finger. Either scenario will make the prints unusable. That’s why most facilities will complete two cards, in the event that one copy is unusable. H​​ealthcare professionals in particular may have a hard time obtaining quality fingerprints from ink because they frequently wash their hands, making them dry.

WE PROVIDE TRADITIONAL INK PRINTING

PER STATE REQUIREMENT

This process offers several benefits over the old method:

• Fingerprints can be sent to licensing bureaus digitally, making the entire process much faster. (Depending on state requirements)

• Live scanning reduces the overall time needed to obtain a license.

• The live scan machine is much more accurate than ink cards, which increases the likelihood that your fingerprints will be accepted the first time they are submitted.

• If your fingerprints are rejected, you will find out much sooner because they were submitted digitally. With ink cards, you would have to wait weeks to find out the results.

• The more accurate live scan machine is perfect for nurses whose fingerprints may be harder to read due to years of heavy hand washing and hand sanitizer use.

However, it’s important to remember that digital submission is only an option if the prints are taken in the same state where you are applying to be licensed. However, with our certified FBI printer/scanner we can print multiple USABLE FD-258 cards whenever you need them. No other printer is designed to do this.

No matter what method you choose, remember that each time you apply for a license from a state that requires fingerprints, you will have to get a new set of prints taken. We solve that problem by archiving your prints. We can save your fingerprints in our secure system, so if they are needed to be sent again (to any state), they they could.

But that may not apply to all states in all situations. Please read your licensing package. If you need assistance please call 517-403-1177.

The requirements for fingerprinting are different in every state, and the rules can get confusing! We provide FD-258 fingerprint archiving. That way we can send your prints before you. We are one of the few facilities that has a FBI certified printer, with the ability to print 55 FD-258 cards per minute. This cannot be achieved with a regular printer.

In many cases, this will require a quick road trip to the nearest live scanning location across the state line. In some extreme cases, a same-day round-trip flight might be necessary. But don’t worry! With a phone call or email iPrecari can take care of things for you:

ALL TRANSACTION REQUIRE A VALID ID

(If we can’t identify you, you must come in person to receive your prints)

1. We MUST obtain a signed authorization from you to send fingerprints. (This will be required for every print sent, no exceptions)

2. You MUST have the address and name or department where prints will be sent. (They will be sent in a secure envelope unless instructed otherwise).

3. You MUST make payment on our secure online portal before prints will be processed.

We do not store your social security number, your signature or any other personal information that is cover under the Privacy Act of 1974.