Midwest Identity Services is Kansas City's certified fingerprinting provider — offering both live scan electronic FBI submission and FD-258 ink fingerprint cards for every agency, licensing board, and federal application that requires them.
Midwest Identity Services is located at 8101 E. Bannister Rd in Kansas City, Missouri — serving individuals, businesses, federal contractors, healthcare professionals, and firearms applicants across the entire Kansas City metro. We are one of the only providers in Kansas City that offers both live scan electronic FBI fingerprint submission and FD-258 physical ink fingerprint cards in the same location, making us the single stop for virtually every fingerprinting requirement in Missouri and Kansas.
If you need an FBI background check, an FBI Identity History Summary, or fingerprints for a federal, state, or professional licensing purpose in the Kansas City area, the format matters. Some agencies — including the ATF, most state licensing boards, and certain foreign consulates — require physical FD-258 ink fingerprint cards. Others, including federal immigration channels, USPS contractor programs, and personal FBI background checks for visa or employment purposes, accept or prefer live scan electronic submissions processed through an authorized FBI channeling agency.
At Midwest Identity Services in Kansas City, we handle both formats. Our certified technicians prepare FD-258 ink cards to the exact specifications of the requesting agency — whether that is the ATF for an NFA firearms application, a state nursing board for a license endorsement, or a Florida licensing authority for an out-of-state FD-258 submission. We also process live scan fingerprints electronically through our authorized FBI channeling partner, delivering your FBI Identity History Summary typically within 24 to 72 hours.
Kansas City residents and businesses across Jackson County, Wyandotte County, Johnson County, and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas communities rely on us for fast, accurate, professionally reviewed fingerprinting that meets every agency's standards the first time.
Call us at (816) 442-0295 before your appointment. Tell us the name of the agency or board requesting fingerprints and we will confirm whether live scan or FD-258 cards are required — and exactly what to bring.
We serve individuals, businesses, federal contractors, healthcare workers, firearms applicants, and organizations of every size. Below is every fingerprinting service we provide at our Kansas City location.
Live scan fingerprinting captures your prints digitally using a certified optical scanner — no ink, no paper cards. Your fingerprints are encrypted and transmitted electronically to the FBI through our authorized FBI channeling partner. Results are returned as an official FBI Identity History Summary, typically within 24 to 72 hours. Live scan is accepted for personal background checks, immigration purposes, visa applications, apostille submissions, and many federal agency requirements. We are one of the only live scan providers in Kansas City offering direct FBI channeling.
FBI channeling is the process by which your live scan fingerprints are routed through an authorized FBI channeling agency to the FBI's criminal history database. As an authorized channeler, we submit your fingerprints directly to the FBI on your behalf. The FBI processes your request and returns your official FBI Identity History Summary — sometimes called a "rap sheet" — directly to you. This is the fastest and most accurate method for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who need an official FBI background check for immigration, employment, licensing, or personal purposes in Kansas City or anywhere in Missouri.
The FD-258 is the official FBI standard hard-copy fingerprint card — required by the ATF for all NFA applications, by most state professional licensing boards, by foreign embassies, by certain federal agencies, and for out-of-state submissions including Florida licensing. We prepare FD-258 cards to the exact specifications of your requesting agency, complete all required identifier fields, and review every card for ridge clarity before you leave. If a card does not meet our quality standard, we redo it on the spot at no additional charge. Most competitors in Kansas City only offer ink cards — we offer both ink cards and live scan.
Immigration fingerprinting in Kansas City covers a wide range of submissions: visa applications requiring an FBI background check, green card and permanent residency applications, naturalization petitions, work authorization supporting documentation, and foreign residency or apostille-related requests. We process immigration fingerprinting via live scan electronic submission for FBI Identity History Summary results, and also prepare FD-258 ink cards when the embassy, consulate, or immigration office specifically requires a physical card. Many Kansas City area residents applying for visas to countries including India, Canada, the UAE, and the European Union rely on our immigration fingerprinting service.
United States Postal Service contractors and carriers in the Kansas City area who are required to submit PS Form 2025 fingerprints as part of their USPS contractor background check come to us for fast, accurate processing. USPS contractor fingerprinting uses FD-258 ink cards completed to USPS specifications. We are familiar with the specific requirements of PS Form 2025 and ensure every card is completed correctly, reviewed for quality, and ready to submit the same day. If you are a USPS contractor, rural carrier associate, or delivery partner serving the Kansas City metro and need fingerprinting, we can complete your cards with a walk-in appointment.
Federal contractors working on projects in the Kansas City area — including defense contractors, government facility staff, and those requiring federal security clearances — frequently need fingerprint-based background checks as part of their onboarding and clearance process. We process federal contractor fingerprinting using both live scan electronic submission and FD-258 ink cards depending on the agency requirement. We serve contractors working with federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the VA, and GSA-managed facilities throughout the Kansas City metro.
ATF fingerprinting in Kansas City is $75 per transaction and covers all NFA application types including Form 1 (manufacture and register), Form 4 (tax-paid transfer), Form 5 (tax-exempt transfer), and FFL Responsible Person submissions on ATF Form 23. The ATF requires physical FD-258 ink fingerprint cards — not digital live scan submissions. We specialize in ATF fingerprinting and are familiar with the specific field requirements for each form type. Gun trust groups with multiple Responsible Persons can be fingerprinted together in a single appointment. Each Responsible Person receives their own set of completed, reviewed FD-258 cards.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requires fingerprinting for registered representatives, broker-dealer employees, and investment adviser applicants as part of the licensing and registration process. FINRA fingerprinting in Kansas City is processed using FD-258 ink cards completed to FINRA's requirements. We ensure all identifier fields are completed correctly and cards are reviewed before submission. If you are registering with FINRA, applying for a Series license, or working through a broker-dealer in the Kansas City area that requires FINRA fingerprint submission, we can complete your cards on a walk-in basis.
Nurses and healthcare professionals in Kansas City who are applying for license endorsement or reciprocal licensing in another state frequently need FD-258 ink fingerprint cards submitted to the state nursing board of the receiving state. This is particularly common for Missouri-licensed nurses applying to work in Florida, Texas, California, or other states that still require physical ink card submissions rather than live scan. We prepare FD-258 cards for nursing license endorsement to the specific requirements of the receiving state's board — including Florida AHCA, Texas BON, and California BRN. If you are a Kansas City nurse applying for licensure in another state, we can confirm the correct card format before your appointment.
Healthcare workers, childcare providers, foster parents, and school staff in Kansas City who need fingerprinting for licensing, employment, or compliance purposes are among our most frequent clients. Missouri and Kansas both require fingerprint-based background checks for licensed childcare facilities, home daycare providers, foster and adoptive parents, and healthcare professionals including CNAs, medication aides, and clinical support staff. We process these submissions using both live scan and FD-258 cards depending on the requesting state agency. We also offer mobile fingerprinting for healthcare facilities and childcare centers that need to fingerprint multiple staff members on-site.
Businesses, staffing agencies, school districts, healthcare systems, and federal contractors in the Kansas City area that need to fingerprint multiple employees or candidates can schedule group fingerprinting appointments at our office or request our mobile fingerprinting service at their location. We process groups of any size efficiently — our standard processing time is 15 to 20 minutes per person. For employers fingerprinting 5 or more people, our mobile service brings certified fingerprinting equipment to your office, warehouse, school, or facility anywhere in the Kansas City metro. Contact us to discuss scheduling and pricing for group fingerprinting in Kansas City.
ChildID fingerprinting creates a personal identification record for your child — including fingerprints, a photograph, and identifying information — that can be provided to law enforcement in an emergency. This service is available for children of any age and is completed quickly with gentle, non-threatening techniques appropriate for young children. Parents in Kansas City who want a ChildID record for their child's safety can walk in with their child during regular business hours. The ChildID record is given directly to the parent — it is not submitted to any database or government agency.
Florida licensing authorities — including the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) — require out-of-state applicants to submit FD-258 ink fingerprint cards when applying for Florida professional licenses from Missouri. This includes nurses applying for Florida RN endorsement, real estate professionals applying for Florida licensure, contractors, healthcare workers, and insurance professionals. We prepare FD-258 cards specifically for Florida licensing submissions, including all required fields and the correct ORI numbers. Kansas City residents applying for Florida licenses rely on us for this specialized service.
Many employers in Kansas City require fingerprint-based background checks as part of their pre-employment screening process — particularly in healthcare, education, childcare, financial services, and government contracting. We process employment fingerprinting for individuals using both live scan electronic submission and FD-258 ink cards depending on the employer's background check provider and requirements. If your employer has given you a form, an ORI number, or specific instructions for your fingerprinting submission, bring those documents and we will ensure everything is completed correctly. Employment fingerprinting in Kansas City is available on a walk-in basis Monday through Saturday.
An FBI Identity History Summary — commonly referred to as a "rap sheet" — is the official FBI record of all federally reported criminal history associated with your fingerprints. It is required for a wide range of purposes including visa applications, immigration petitions, apostille submissions for use in foreign countries, personal record review, and correction of incorrect records. We obtain the FBI Identity History Summary for Kansas City residents through our authorized FBI channeling service. Fingerprints are captured via live scan, transmitted to the FBI, and results are returned directly to you within 24 to 72 hours. This is the fastest and most reliable method for Kansas City residents who need an official FBI background check document.
Call us at (816) 442-0295 before your appointment. Nearly every fingerprinting requirement — federal, state, professional, or international — can be completed at our Kansas City location using either live scan or FD-258 ink cards.
In a market where most providers only offer one format, we offer both — and we know the difference between what every agency requires before you walk in the door.
This is our single biggest differentiator in Kansas City. Most fingerprinting providers offer only one format. We offer both electronic live scan submission via FBI channeling and physical FD-258 ink card preparation in the same location — covering every agency requirement from the ATF and state boards to immigration and USPS contractors.
We inspect every FD-258 card for ridge clarity, correct identifier fields, and clean ink impressions before you walk out. If anything doesn't meet quality standards, we redo it on the spot at no additional charge. Rejected cards from another provider? We can redo them — bring the rejection notice.
Different agencies have different requirements. ATF Form 1 needs specific fields that differ from Form 4. Florida AHCA submissions have different ORI requirements than Missouri licensing boards. FINRA has different standards than USPS contractor cards. We know the specific requirements for each agency and complete your cards correctly the first time.
No appointment required at our Kansas City location. Walk in Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM or Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Most appointments are completed in 15 to 20 minutes. Booking online is available for those who prefer a scheduled time.
For groups of 5 or more at a single location — businesses, school districts, healthcare facilities, or construction sites — we bring our certified fingerprinting equipment to you anywhere in the Kansas City metro. Travel fee confirmed upfront, no surprises.
Call us at (816) 442-0295 before your appointment and we will confirm your service type, what to bring, and which format your agency requires — in under two minutes. We have never sent anyone home because they came in with the wrong form of ID or the wrong fingerprint format.
Still have questions about fingerprinting in Kansas City? Call (816) 442-0295 and we'll answer in two minutes.
Walk-ins welcome Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM · Sat 10AM–3PM
8101 E. Bannister Rd · Kansas City, MO 64134 · (816) 442-0295
Live Scan · FD-258 Ink Cards · ATF · Immigration · USPS · FINRA · Nursing License · ChildID
