24/7 Online Booking · Same-Day Processing Available · 100% Secure & Compliant
24/7 Online Booking · Same-Day Processing Available · 100% Secure & Compliant
Vancouver, WA · Clark County · Portland Metro
If you need an FBI fingerprint card completed accurately and on your first attempt, you’re in the right place. Our certified technicians deliver clean, legible prints that meet FBI standards every time. Same-day appointments available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
📞 (360) 998-7302 · 201 NE Park Plaza Dr #221, Vancouver, WA 98684 · Walk-Ins Welcome
What Is It?
The FD-258 is the official FBI fingerprint card a standardized blue-and-white document used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to collect an individual’s ink-rolled fingerprints for identity verification and criminal background checks. Unlike digital Live scan fingerprinting, the FD-258 produces a physical ink impression that is mailed to the requesting agency.
FD-258 cards are required when a requesting agency cannot accept electronic Live scan submissions including many federal agencies, international adoption organizations, certain immigration processes, ATF firearms applications, and out-of-state licensing boards.
Key Requirements
Who Needs It?
Security clearance applicants who cannot use electronic LiveScan submission
Domestic and international adoptions frequently require FD-258 ink cards
Naturalization applicants through USCIS when ink cards are specified
Suppressors, SBRs, machine guns, NFA trusts Form 4 & Form 1
Federal credentials, DEA registration, and licensed healthcare applicants
State licensing boards requiring mailed ink fingerprint cards
Federal Firearms License applicants and registered dealers
Government contractor background checks requiring physical cards
Anyone whose requesting agency specifically requires ink cards over digital
Our Process
A precise, quality-controlled process that minimizes rejections and gets your application moving without delays.
Schedule online or call (360) 998-7302. Same-day and next-day slots are available Monday–Friday.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any ORI numbers or instructions from your requesting agency.
Our certified technician completes all required fields on your FD-258 card using your personal information and the agency’s ORI identifier.
We roll each finger individually, nail edge to nail edge, on professional-grade ink. Our AI-assisted quality check verifies ridge clarity before we finalize the card.
We take your four-finger slap impressions and thumb prints to confirm correct finger sequence per FBI standards.
We inspect each print against FBI acceptance standards. Any unclear or smudged impression is re-rolled before you leave our office.
We deliver your completed card in a protective sleeve. You can mail it yourself, or we can mail it directly to your agency just ask about our certified mailing service.
Why Choose Us
Every FD-258 card is completed by a trained, experienced fingerprinting professional
AI-powered tools check ridge clarity and flag prints that need to be re-rolled before you leave
Our rigorous quality process dramatically reduces FBI rejections, saving you time and money
No waiting days or weeks — walk-ins welcome, same-day appointments available Monday–Friday
We mail your completed card directly to your agency via USPS Certified Mail with tracking
Can’t come to us? We come to you anywhere in Clark County for added convenience
Many applications require two sets of prints — we complete both in one appointment at a reduced rate
We complete FD-258 cards and EFT digital files for ATF eForms in the same appointment
Second card in the same appointment available at a reduced rate. Mailing service available. Call for current pricing.
FAQ
An FD-258 fingerprint card is the FBI’s standard ink fingerprint form used to conduct criminal background checks for federal employment, adoption applications, immigration petitions, ATF and NFA firearm applications, and various professional licensing requirements. It is used when an agency requires physical ink impressions rather than digital LiveScan submission.
AI Fingerprinting at 201 NE Park Plaza Dr #221, Vancouver, WA 98684 provides professional FD-258 ink fingerprinting Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Call (360) 998-7302 or book online. We also offer mobile fingerprinting throughout Clark County.
FD-258 fingerprinting at AI Fingerprinting starts at $45 per card set. A second card in the same appointment is available at a reduced rate. A mailing service fee applies if you need us to send the card to your agency. Call (360) 998-7302 for current pricing.
Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID such as a Washington State driver’s license, passport, or state ID. If your requesting agency provided an ORI number, application instructions, or a specific accompanying form, bring those as well.
An ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) is a unique 9-digit code assigned to the agency requesting your fingerprints. It tells the FBI which organization should receive your background check results. Your requesting agency such as a licensing board, employer, or USCIS will provide this number. Contact them directly if you don’t have it.
Yes. AI Fingerprinting offers a mailing service where we package and send your completed FD-258 card via USPS Certified Mail with tracking directly to your requesting agency. This service includes a small additional fee — just let us know at the time of your appointment.
Most FD-258 fingerprinting appointments take 15 to 25 minutes. This includes completing the card, rolling all ten fingers, taking slap impressions, and performing our quality verification check before you leave.
If your card is rejected due to print quality, you will need to be re-fingerprinted. Our quality verification process catches most print issues before your card leaves our office. If a rejection does occur, we will re-roll your prints at a discounted rate just bring the FBI rejection notice so we can understand the specific reason.
Yes. ATF NFA applications including Form 4 and Form 1 for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA items require fingerprint cards. Responsible Persons on NFA trusts must also be fingerprinted. AI Fingerprinting specializes in NFA fingerprinting and can complete your FD-258 cards and EFT digital files for ATF eForms in the same appointment.
Yes. Adoption agencies and USCIS frequently require FD-258 ink fingerprint cards for domestic and international adoption background checks. AI Fingerprinting is experienced with adoption fingerprinting requirements. Call us at (360) 998-7302 to discuss your specific adoption agency’s instructions before your appointment.
Ready to Get Started?
AI Fingerprinting certified technicians, AI-assisted quality verification, same-day service, and a mailing service that ships directly to your agency.
201 NE Park Plaza Dr #221, Vancouver, WA 98684 | 
(360) 998-7302 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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