Guidance for providing fingerprints
For convenience, we highly recommend fingerprinting at a DFAS site. Contact information for each DFAS site is provided in the table below.
If using a DFAS site is not feasible, complete an internet search to locate fingerprinting sites/agencies near you. Your first choice should be a federal or state government agency, local law enforcement agency, or a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility (such as a VA Hospital) that will provide "courtesy fingerprints."
- There is no cost to be fingerprinted at a DFAS site. Some law enforcement agencies may charge you a fee to take your fingerprints. This fee is not reimbursable.
- Do not pay a third party agency to run a FBI/Criminal History report for you. We cannot use a third party report and you will incur unnecessary costs.
You are responsible for contacting the agency you choose to determine whether they can take your fingerprints using the SF-87 fingerprint card, the FD-258 fingerprint card or transmit fingerprints electronically.
- If the answer is “Yes,” you may use this location to have your fingerprints taken.
- If the answer is “No,” you must find another location.
If your fingerprints are taken and transmitted electronically, the location may need the following codes:
- SON: DD26
- SOI: DD26
- OPAC: 97008741
In all cases, you must bring valid identification (unexpired state ID and/or unexpired photo ID). Check with the fingerprinting agency for identification requirements.
If the agency you choose requires that you provide your own fingerprint card (SF87), you may request a fingerprint card from the DFAS Personnel Security Office.