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Fingerprint Cards

Q:  Who needs to fill out a fingerprint card?
Any applicant that has not lived in Utah for the past five years from application submission date must comply with a national criminal background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  This applies to all of the following:

-	An applicant living outside Utah for six or more consecutive weeks (including but not limited to military duty, religious missions or educational studies).
-	Anyone maintaining an out-of-state driver's license (this is considered holding residency for another state).
-	Anyone that completes an initial criminal check in Utah, then moves to another state for six or more consecutive weeks.  In this case a nationwide check will be required at license renewal.

If the applicant falls under any of the above categories, they must submit two fingerprint cards and a money order, cashiers check or corporation check for $30.25 payable to the Department of Public Safety with the Background Screening Application.

Q:  How do I get fingerprint cards?
Applicants obtain fingerprint cards from their Licensee Representative.
Licensee Representatives can contact the Department of Public Safety at (801) 965-4569 to request a supply of blank fingerprint cards.
Fingerprint cards will be provided for Utah licensees only.

Q:  How long does the FBI process take?
The FBI process takes from 8-12 weeks.  This process can take longer if the fingerprint cards are rejected for any of the reasons listed below.

Common reasons fingerprint cards are returned by the Office of Licensing:
-	All identifying information fields are not completely filled out.  Signature of person being fingerprinted or official taking fingerprints is missing.
-	Fingerprint card has highlighting marks or holes.  Fingerprint card has been folded, crumpled or otherwise altered.
-	The $30.25 fee is not in the form of a money order, cashiers check or corporation check.
-	Payment is not in the correct amount of $30.25.  Fee payments cannot be combined except for married couples with the same last name.
-	Payment is not made payable to Department of Public Safety.
-	Two fingerprint cards per applicant are not included with the Background Screening Application.
Important points to remember when completing the fingerprint card:
	Fill ALL identification fields like height, weight, date/place of birth, etc.
	FBI will reject cards that have been folded, crumpled or otherwise altered (including cards with any highlighting, marks or holes)
	Cards can only be processed by law enforcement-approved agencies
	Renewal applicants do not need to submit fingerprint cards each year as long as the applicant has continued living in the State of Utah since their initial clearance, they hold a Utah driver's license, and they have continued their employment with the same program.

Fingerprint Live Scan Locations

*Click this link to view current fingerprint Live Scan locations