Live Scan & Ink Fingerprinting Las Vegas — NV DPS & FBI Approved
What is Live Scan Fingerprinting?
Live Scan fingerprinting is a digital method of capturing fingerprints electronically — no ink, no mess, and no waiting for cards to dry. Your fingerprints are captured using a specialized scanner and submitted electronically to the appropriate agency for processing.
FingerScan Digital Las Vegas is an approved NV DPS and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting provider serving Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Summerlin.
What is Ink Fingerprinting?
Ink fingerprinting is the traditional method of rolling inked fingers onto a fingerprint card. While Live Scan is preferred for most applications, ink fingerprinting is still required for certain federal background checks, out-of-state licenses, and international purposes.
FD-258 Fingerprint Card
Used within the United States for criminal background checks. Required for:
- Federal employment background checks
- FBI background checks
- U.S. immigration and naturalization applications
- Firearms purchases and licensing
- State and federal licensing requirements
C-216C Fingerprint Card
Used for international purposes — required by foreign governments and agencies including:
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Brazil
- Qatar
- Mexico
Who Needs Fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting is commonly required for:
- Employment background checks
- Professional licensing — nursing, gaming, cannabis, real estate, contracting, and more
- Immigration and visa applications
- Volunteer work with children or vulnerable populations
- Teaching credentials and education positions
- Government and federal contractor positions
- Bar admission and legal credentialing
- Adoption applications
- Out-of-state license applications
Pricing
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Live Scan with DPS Fee | Electronic fingerprinting including DPS submission fee | $70.00 |
| FD-258 Ink Card x2 | Two ink fingerprint cards with yellow envelope | $35.00 |
| C-216C Ink Card x2 | Two ink fingerprint cards with yellow envelope | $60.00 |
Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Saturday by appointment only. Appointment duration is approximately 30 minutes.
Our Fingerprinting Guarantee
We are so confident in our fingerprinting quality that we back every service with a guarantee. If your fingerprints are rejected due to print quality, we will re-roll and resubmit at absolutely no charge. Since opening in 2024 we have maintained a 100% fingerprint acceptance rate.
How It Works
- Come in or schedule an appointment at our office
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — driver's license, state ID, or passport
- We capture your fingerprints — digitally via Live Scan or traditionally via ink rolling
- Submission — for Live Scan we submit electronically to the appropriate agency on your behalf. For ink fingerprint cards you will be responsible for mailing the cards to the requesting agency.
- Receive your results — same-day results available for FBI channeler submissions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Live Scan and ink fingerprinting?
Live Scan captures fingerprints digitally and submits them electronically — faster and more accurate. Ink fingerprinting rolls inked fingers onto a physical card which is then mailed to the requesting agency. Most Nevada licensing boards require Live Scan. Ink cards are typically required for federal submissions, out-of-state licenses, and immigration purposes.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. If your employer or agency provided a Live Scan request form, please bring that as well.
How long does fingerprinting take?
Appointments are approximately 30 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday.
What if my fingerprints are rejected?
We guarantee our fingerprinting quality. If your prints are rejected due to quality we will re-roll and resubmit at no charge 1 time.
Which agencies are you approved for?
We are an approved fingerprinting vendor for numerous Nevada state agencies and licensing boards including the Nevada Gaming Control Board, NV Department of Education, Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, Cannabis Compliance Board and many more. Visit our Industries We Serve page for the complete list.
Official Approvals & Authorizations
FingerScan Digital Las Vegas is officially listed as an approved fingerprinting vendor by the following Nevada state agencies. Click each link to verify our listing directly on the agency's official website.
- Nevada Division of Insurance
- Nevada Department of Public Safety
- Nevada Department of Education
- Private Investigators Licensing Board
- Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Links open official Nevada state agency documents. FingerScan Digital Inc. is listed as an approved fingerprinting vendor in each document.