Licensing
Out-of-state professional licenses
- Nurses (RN, LPN, NP) licensed by endorsement
- Physicians, physician assistants and pharmacists
- Therapists, counselors and social workers
- Teachers, real estate, insurance and securities licenses
Ink fingerprinting · Brooklyn & NYC
Ink fingerprinting in Brooklyn, at your door
We roll your prints in black ink on FD-258, FD-1164, SF-87 and state BCI cards at your home, office, school or hospital, and check every box before we leave.
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All major ink cardsGroup visits7 days a week
FD-258Applicant fingerprint card
Rolled impressions
Rolled impressions
1. R. Thumb
2. R. Index
3. R. Middle
4. R. Ring
5. R. Little
6. L. Thumb
7. L. Index
8. L. Middle
9. L. Ring
10. L. Little
Black ink · nail to nail2 cards per visit
FD-258 fingerprint cards
The FBI applicant card for out-of-state applications
The FD-258 is the card most agencies outside New York ask for when they process fingerprints by mail. We roll all ten fingers in black ink, add the flat impressions along the bottom, and check every box before you sign.
Employment
Jobs that require a background check
- Employers that process prints by mail
- School and child care positions in other states
- Financial and security-sensitive roles
- Contractors placed with out-of-state clients
Agencies
Government & agency applications
- State boards and licensing agencies
- Adoption and foster care home studies
- Bar admission character and fitness
- FBI background checks for use abroad
Often needed with your prints
Many applications also ask for a notarized form, such as an affidavit or a verification page. We can notarize it at the same visit. If your FBI background check is going to another country, it may need a federal apostille, and our apostille concierge can handle that step.
Ink, not Live Scan
Traditional ink cards only
We take fingerprints the traditional way: black ink, rolled onto a physical card you mail to your agency. We don't do electronic Live Scan, which sends prints digitally from an approved scanning location.
Many out-of-state boards and federal agencies still require ink cards, which is why they can be hard to find in New York City.
Which do you need?
Check your instructions for these words
- We can help: "FD-258," "FD-1164," "SF-87," "ink card," "hard card" or "fingerprint card"
- Not us: "Live Scan," "electronic fingerprinting" or a scheduling code for a specific scanning vendor
Other ink cards we print
When your agency names a different card
We also roll prints on these cards. Use the exact card your instructions name.
FD-1164
FBI Identity History Summary card
Used when you request your own FBI record, for example a background check for a visa, residency or a job abroad.
SF-87
Federal employment card
The Office of Personnel Management's fingerprint chart, used by federal agencies for employment and background investigations.
BCI
State BCI cards
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation cards, such as the Ohio BCI card that out-of-state applicants send along with an FBI card.
Before you book
Please confirm these with your agency
- The exact card type your agency requires: FD-258, FD-1164, SF-87 or a state card
- That your agency accepts ink cards, not only electronic Live Scan
- Whether the agency mailed you its own cards. If so, use those, since they may carry an agency number it needs
- How many completed cards the agency wants
- Any fields the agency tells you to fill in, such as "reason fingerprinted" or an agency number
- Where and how to send the cards, and your deadline
Have your current government photo ID ready for the appointment.
Getting it right
Tips we give every client
Don't sign early. Leave both signature lines blank until the appointment. Fill in the top of the card in black ink.
Keep cards flat. Don't fold or staple them. Mail them in a large envelope with a piece of cardboard.
Unsure about the card? Call the agency that asked for prints before your visit. A wrong card is the most common reason prints get sent back.
Group fingerprinting
For employers, schools & organizations
When several people need ink cards, we come to you and fingerprint everyone in one scheduled visit, so no one has to take time off to find a fingerprinting location.
Employers
Offices & staffing teams
New hires and staff who need ink cards for out-of-state licenses, contracts or background checks.
Schools
Schools & universities
Teachers, staff and students, including nursing and medical students placed in other states.
Organizations
Hospitals, agencies & nonprofits
Clinical staff, volunteers and program participants, fingerprinted between shifts or on a set day.
To plan a group visit
Tell us how many people, which card type each person needs, your address and a few dates that work. We bring enough cards and set up in a conference room or any space with a table.
How it works
One visit, cards ready to mail
1
Tell us the card
Let us know which agency asked for prints, which card they named and how many people need them.
2
We set up anywhere
A table and decent light are all we need. We check your photo ID and fill in the card details with you.
3
Checked box by box
We look over every print for clear ridges and redo any smudged box on a fresh card before you sign.
Service area · We come to you
Ink fingerprinting across Brooklyn and NYC
Crown Heights and Park Slope are home base, so visits there are often same-day. We travel to every Brooklyn neighborhood daily, and to Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island too.
We meet you at
HomesOfficesHospitalsNursing homesRehab centersSchoolsHotelsCoffee shops
Brooklyn neighborhoods
Crown HeightsPark SlopeProspect HeightsProspect Lefferts GardensBedford-StuyvesantFlatbushEast FlatbushFort GreeneClinton HillWindsor TerraceGowanusBoerum HillCarroll GardensCobble HillBrooklyn HeightsDUMBODowntown BrooklynWilliamsburgGreenpointBushwickSunset ParkBay RidgeKensingtonDitmas ParkMidwoodCanarsieBrownsvilleEast New YorkSheepshead BayBrighton Beach
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Bronx
Staten Island
How pricing works
Clear pricing, quoted up front
Priced per person, based on how many completed cards you need, plus a travel fee based on your location and the time of day. Groups get one quote for the whole visit.
You get the full total before we head out.
Get your price
Text us for a quote
Send the service, your neighborhood and a good time. We reply within 15 minutes with your total and available times.
Text for a QuoteOr call 347-977-8728
Who you'll work with
Tamara · 20+ years of legal, title, paralegal and signing experience. Commissioned New York Notary Public · E&O insured · Paralegal · Trained fingerprint technician · Apostille and estate-planning signing support · Brooklyn-based, serving all five NYC boroughs.
Questions
Fingerprinting questions
What's the difference between FD-258 and FD-1164?
FD-258 is the FBI applicant card most licensing boards and employers use. FD-1164 is the card for requesting your own FBI Identity History Summary. Use whichever your instructions name.
Do you supply the cards?
Yes, we carry blank FD-258, FD-1164 and SF-87 cards. State BCI cards usually come from the state agency, so have yours ready.
Can you fingerprint a group?
Yes. We fingerprint staff at offices, schools, hospitals and agencies. Tell us how many people so we bring enough cards.
What ID do I need?
A current government photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport. The name on the card should match your ID.
Can I get documents notarized at the same visit?
Yes. Many clients need a notarized form or an apostille along with their prints, and we handle it all in one visit.
Related services
Often booked together
Ready when you are
Need ink prints this week?
Call or text with the card type, how many people and where you are. We'll come to you.
347-977-8728
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Tamara was extremely professional, thorough and quick in the ink fingerprint process. She was so kind and sweet. She really paid attention to detail and everything went so smoothly. I would recommend her over and over again. Thank you Tamara, can’t wait to use your business again in the future! 10/10!!!
★★★★★
I had to get fingerprinted and waited until the deadline to do so, so I needed this service done expeditiously. Tamara was very responsive and professiona, agreeing to meet with me the next day (less than 24hr notice)l. She met me at my location of choice, explained what needed to be done, was gentle, and the process lasted no longer than 10 minutes. I will definitely be using her services again. Thanks again.
★★★★★
Quick service professional service on a pinch. I needed my fingerprints for my license and Tamara was able to come to me last minute. Will definitely recommend.
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Have this ready:
- The card your agency named (FD-258, FD-1164, SF-87 or a state BCI card)
- Number of people and how many cards each needs
- Address, and the time you need us
