Get fingerprinted once. Accepted everywhere.
Secure digital and ink fingerprinting for immigration, licensing, employment, and identity verification, captured by certified technicians and accepted by agencies worldwide.
- Capture time
- 10–15 min
- Methods
- Live Scan & ink
- Accepted by
- FBI · RCMP · SAPS
- Coverage
- 3 countries
Capture you can trust, the first time
Printwise captures FBI, RCMP, ACRO and SAPS-compliant fingerprints using certified Live Scan and ink-card methods. Whether you need prints for a background check, a professional licence, an apostille, or an overseas visa, we handle capture, submission, and secure delivery end to end.
Book your slotCertified technicians
Prints captured by trained technicians to exact agency specification.
Low rejection rate
Every set is quality-checked before submission, so you avoid costly re-dos.
Every major agency
FBI, RCMP, SAPS and overseas ink-card formats, handled in one place.
Live Scan & ink
Digital capture or FD-258 hard-copy cards, whichever your destination needs.
Secure & confidential
Biometric data encrypted and handled under strict privacy controls.
Handled end to end
Capture, submission, and secure worldwide delivery, all managed for you.
Four steps, fully handled
- 1
Book your slot
Choose a location and time that works for you.
- 2
Capture
A certified technician captures your prints on FD-258 cards.
- 3
Submit
We submit to the appropriate agency on your behalf.
- 4
Deliver
Results and documents are securely delivered to you.
Live Scan or ink card — whatever you need
Different agencies and countries require different formats. We capture both, and advise on which one your destination accepts.
Live Scan (digital)
Fingerprints captured electronically, with no ink.
- Higher quality with fewer rejections
- Fast electronic submission to agencies like the FBI
- Ideal for domestic background checks and licensing
Ink card (FD-258)
A physical fingerprint card prepared to agency specification.
- Required by many overseas authorities
- Captured and rolled by hand to exact spec
- Prepared and checked to minimise rejections
The practical details
- Capture time
- About 10–15 minutes per appointment.
- Methods
- Live Scan (digital) and ink fingerprint cards (FD-258).
- Accepted by
- FBI, RCMP, SAPS and overseas authorities.
- Turnaround
- FBI: about 48 hours · RCMP: 1–3 weeks (varies by agency and check type).
- Delivery
- Secure shipping to your address, anywhere in the world.
- Pricing
- From $79 — quoted per request, no hidden fees.
What to bring
- A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's licence).
- Any reference or ORI number provided by the requesting agency.
- The specific fingerprint form, if your destination requires a particular one.
- Payment details for the agency fee, where one applies.
Common reasons people get fingerprinted
Immigration & visas
Police clearance and background checks for visa, residency, and citizenship applications.
Employment screening
Pre-employment and compliance checks for regulated roles and industries.
Professional licensing
Licensing for healthcare, finance, legal, education, and security roles.
Adoption & fostering
Criminal record checks required by adoption and fostering authorities.
Overseas requirements
FD-258 ink cards and certified prints for use by foreign governments.
Teams & organizations
Bulk fingerprinting and recurring screening for staff and partners.
Available where you need it
Fingerprinting FAQs
Live Scan is a digital method of capturing fingerprints electronically, without ink. It produces higher-quality prints, fewer rejections, and faster submission to agencies like the FBI.
The capture appointment usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. Processing time afterward depends on the receiving agency and the type of check requested.
Yes. Many countries still require ink fingerprint cards (such as FD-258). We capture and prepare these to the required specification.
Yes. We capture to each agency's exact specification — Live Scan for electronic submissions and FD-258 ink cards where required — and quality-check every set before it is submitted.
A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver's licence), plus any reference or ORI number the requesting agency gave you.
Yes. We can capture your fingerprints, obtain the background check, and arrange the apostille or legalization as a single managed service.
Your fingerprints and personal data are encrypted and handled under strict privacy controls, accessed only by the specialists managing your case.
Ready to get fingerprinted?
Book a slot and our certified technicians handle capture, submission, and secure delivery, end to end.
