What is Fingerprinting?

The act of recording a person’s unique fingerprint patterns. Since it has been scientifically proven that no  two people have the exact same fingerprints, this is considered the gold standard for personal identification.   

What are fingerprints used for? 

Fingerprints are a primary method for establishing a person’s identity. In addition to criminal cases, they are often used for: 

• Background checks for employment, tenancy, adoption, etc.
• Obtaining government contracts
• Professional licenses
• FINRA registration
• Establishing identity in a foreign country (Apostle)
• Establishing the identity of missing persons (Kid Scan) 

How are fingerprints taken? 

Lab Xpress & Fingerprinting offers two options, both of which our mobile business model will bring directly to you at a location of your choice.

Whichever method you prefer, Lab Xpress & Fingerprinting is the regions premier MOBILE fingerprinting option. We strive for excellence and are committed to providing you a comfortable, convenient, and high-quality fingerprinting experience. 

If your fingerprints are rejected due to quality issues, we will capture a new set of fingerprints free of charge. 

Ink Fingerprinting

Here’s how it works:

The fingerprinting technician will capture your fingerprints by applying a special, easy-to-clean ink to your fingers, and then rolling them onto a fingerprint card, which has spaces for each of your fingers, on both hands. The technician will provide the cards, if you need them.

The process takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete, depending on the number of cards.

Once your fingerprints have been captured, the technician will certify them by signing and dating the card. You’ll then finish filling out the information at the top of the card, and once it’s complete, you’ll mail it to the necessary address.

Live Scan

Live Scan is an electronic fingerprinting technology that makes capturing your fingerprints, getting them to the appropriate agency for review, and getting back the results faster and easier than the ink method. 

Here’s what the Live Scan process typically looks like: 

First, your technician will ask you for contact information and details about your physical description, such as your height, weight, and hair color. They’ll enter that information into a computer. 

Once they verify your identity, the technician will then roll your fingers onto the screen of a special scanner, which will be connected to a computer that uses special software. Your fingerprints will be captured as electronic images and saved as a data file.

Because it’s electronic, the process is much simpler, and the images are clearer and rarely, if ever, rejected. 

Once collected, Your fingerprints can be delivered to the receiving agency in two ways:

1. Print-to-card: They can be printed onto an FD-258 card and then mailed. We can even electronically archive your data file so you can have additional copies printed later.
    
2. Electronic transmission: Using special software, the data file containing your fingerprints can be electronically transmitted to the FBI, FINRA, or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).