San Jose · Walk-In · Mobile Service

Out of State Fingerprinting
FD-258 Cards Rolled & Mailed

Q: How many FD-258 cards should I order?

Most agencies require two, which is why our base price covers two. Some agencies request only one; some request three. Always check your agency's instructions. Extra prints beyond the first two are $25 each at the same appointment.

Q: What's the difference between FD-258 and SF-87?

FD-258 is the standard FBI applicant form used for state licensing, employment, and most background checks. SF-87 is the federal Standard Form 87 used specifically for federal employment and security clearance. We roll both. Confirm with your agency, since using the wrong form causes rejection.

Q: Do you offer card-scan or card-to-Live Scan conversion?

No, we focus on rolling clean ink prints and mailing them out, not converting paper submissions to electronic Live Scan transmissions. If you specifically need that conversion, services like Capital Live Scan in Sacramento specialize in it. For everyone who just needs FD-258 rolled and mailed, we are faster and in-person.

Need fingerprints for a licensing board, federal employer, or background check outside California? We roll your prints on official FBI FD-258 ink cards, fill in the ORI and applicant fields, and mail them anywhere. Two prints plus envelope and stamp included.

From $100 · 2 cards + mail-out

Book Appointment (408) 766-3528

Certified Fingerprint Roller Cards Provided Verify on oag.ca.gov

15 min

Walk-In Visit

All 50

States Accepted

EN·ES·VI

Trilingual Service

Since 2020

DOJ-Certified

How it works for you

Two paths through out of state background check fingerprints

Whether you live in California and need prints mailed to another state, or you’re visiting California and need them sent home, the process is the same on our end — clean rolled prints on official FBI cards, every field filled correctly the first time.

California Resident

You live in CA → sending prints to another state

Most common path. Bay Area nurses picking up Texas RN endorsements. Telehealth doctors adding Florida licenses. Real estate agents expanding into Nevada. FINRA brokers, attorneys sitting for out-of-state bar exams, conceal-carry applicants in non-CA states.

Visit our office we roll prints on FD-258 we mail to your agency

Visiting California

You’re visiting CA → sending prints to your home state

Less common but well-served. You’re in town for a conference, family visit, or relocation, and your home-state agency requires fresh ink prints. We roll on agency-supplied blanks (or our own FBI stock), then mail back to you or directly to the requesting board.

Walk in same day rolled, signed, ORI noted mailed to home-state board

Out of state licensing fingerprints

Who needs FD-258 ink cards

If your requesting agency cannot accept California Live Scan electronic transmission, you need rolled prints on a hard copy mailed in. These are the most common situations we handle every week.

Traveling Nurse

Adding a Texas, Florida, Arizona, Oregon, or Nevada license. State nursing boards require fresh prints per application.

Telemedicine Doctors

MDs, NPs, and PAs practicing across state lines for boards outside California.

Real Estate Agents

Multi-state license applications. Real estate commissions accept hard copies only from non-residents.

Conceal-Carry Permits

CCW packets for Utah, Arizona, and Florida often require FBI ink prints.

FINRA / Securities

Series 7 broker registration and FINRA fingerprinting for finance professionals.

Attorney Bar Admission

Out-of-state bar applications for California-admitted lawyers seeking reciprocity.

Federal & SF-87

Government employment and security clearance using SF-87 federal forms.

Adoption & International

Adoption agencies, foreign visa applications, and personal FBI record review.

Walk-in ink fingerprinting San Jose

Flat-rate FD-258 fingerprint cards, mail-out included

Two transparent tiers. Card stock, ink rolling, ORI completion, and postage all included — no surprise add-ons at the counter.

2 FD-258 cards + mail-out

$100 total

All-inclusive pricing

Two prints rolled by a certified fingerprint roller
FBI-approved blanks provided (or use your agency’s)
ORI number, applicant fields, and signature completed
Stamped envelope addressed to your destination agency
About 15 minutes at our 434 Blossom Hill Rd office

Book Walk-In

Mobile FD-258 fingerprinting

We come to you (Bay Area)

$175 starting

Includes 2 prints + mail-out

Home, office, hospital, hotel, or law-firm visit
Same FD-258, full prep and mail-out included
Santa Clara County and South Bay coverage
Group rates for 5+ applicants on-site
Evening and weekend slots by request

Call for Mobile Quote

Need extras? Additional rolled prints are $25 each beyond the first two. SF-87 federal forms available for security clearance. Need an FBI background check too? See our FBI Background Check page — we channel results in-house.

How rolled ink fingerprints work

From walk-in to delivered card, four steps

Bring your paperwork

Government photo ID and any agency forms (ORI number, mailing address, packet).

Identity check & field prep

We verify your ID, fill in name, DOB, address, signature, and the agency’s ORI on each.

Rolled prints, no smudges

Each finger rolled cleanly using the ink-and-roll method. Two complete sets, FBI-quality.

Sealed and mailed

Sealed in a stamped envelope to your destination agency. You walk out done.

Why San Jose chooses us for ink cards

The Bay Area’s walk-in FD-258 office

Most California police departments stopped public ink fingerprinting in 2005. National mail-only services make you wait days for blanks before you can even get rolled. We do it in one walk-in — and our partner TrustPoint Disability and Legal Services handles legal-document support when needed.

One Visit, Done

Walk in with your ID, walk out 15 minutes later. No waiting weeks for blanks to arrive before you can even get rolled.

Low Rejection Rate

A certified fingerprint roller captures clean prints the first time. No smudges, no agency rejections, no wasted weeks re-doing.

Mobile Across the Bay

Can’t make it to Blossom Hill Road? We bring rolled-ink service to your home, office, hospital, or law firm.

Multi-State One-Stop

Picking up licenses in three states? Get all the prints rolled in one visit. Trilingual service: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.

Common questions

Out of state fingerprinting, answered straight

Why do I need an FD-258 hard card instead of California Live Scan?

California Live Scan transmits electronically only to the California DOJ. If your requesting agency is in another state or is a federal entity, that agency cannot receive a CA Live Scan transmission. The fix is rolled prints on an FBI FD-258 hard card mailed in physically — the standard “blue card” accepted by every state board and the FBI nationally.

How many FD-258 cards should I order?

Most agencies require two — that’s why our base price covers two. Some agencies request only one; some request three. Always check your agency’s instructions. Extra prints beyond the first two are $25 each at the same appointment.

Do you provide the FD-258 cards or do I need to bring my own?

We stock official FBI-approved blanks on the latest cardstock with the Privacy Act statement. If your agency mailed you pre-printed forms with their information already filled in, bring those instead and we’ll roll on them. Either way works.

I’m an out-of-state nurse applying for a California RN license. Can you help?

Yes. The California Board of Registered Nursing accepts FD-258 hard prints from out-of-state applicants. Walk in while you’re in town. We’ll roll, fill in the BRN ORI, and mail directly to BRN at P.O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100, with the $49 processing fee if you provide it.

What’s the difference between FD-258 and SF-87?

FD-258 is the standard FBI applicant form used for state licensing, employment, and most background checks. SF-87 is the federal “Standard Form 87” used specifically for federal employment and security clearance. We roll both. Confirm with your agency — using the wrong form causes rejection.

Do you offer card-scan or card-to-Live Scan conversion?

No — we focus on rolling clean ink prints and mailing them out, not converting paper submissions to electronic Live Scan transmissions. If you specifically need that conversion, services like Capital Live Scan in Sacramento specialize in it. For everyone who just needs FD-258 rolled and mailed, we’re faster and in-person.

How long does the appointment take?

About 15 minutes for two prints. Verifying your ID, completing the applicant fields, and rolling all ten fingers cleanly the first time is the whole visit. Walk-ins welcome during business hours.

What if my fingerprints are difficult to capture or get rejected?

Worn ridge lines from age or hand work happen. We take the time to roll cleanly the first time, but if the destination agency rejects an image, return to our office and we’ll re-roll at no charge. You only pay the new postage.

Ready to get rolled?

Walk in today — in the mail by tomorrow

Two FD-258 prints rolled cleanly, ORI completed, mailed to your destination agency. $100 all-inclusive.