Professional FD-258 ink fingerprinting for broker-dealers, registered representatives, and securities industry professionals. Completed to FINRA submission standards — accurate, properly reviewed, ready to submit.
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) requires fingerprinting as part of the background check process for broker-dealers, registered representatives, and other securities industry professionals. Midwest Identity Services provides professional FD-258 ink fingerprinting completed to the standards required for FINRA submissions — including proper rolling technique, required field completion, and quality review before every card leaves our office.
If your sponsoring firm or compliance department has instructed you to complete FINRA fingerprinting as part of a Form U4 or Form U5 filing, this service is designed to meet those requirements. Appointments are available for individual applicants and can be coordinated for multiple registrants from the same firm.
FINRA fingerprint submissions have strict quality standards. Poor ridge clarity, incorrect field completion, or improper card handling can result in delays or rejections. We follow proper technique and review every card before you leave — call us at (816) 442-0295 and bring any instructions provided by your firm or sponsor.
We provide the fingerprinting portion of your FINRA submission. Understanding the scope of our service helps you prepare correctly and avoid delays.
If your sponsoring firm or compliance department has directed you to complete fingerprinting, these are the most common situations we handle.
Individuals entering the securities industry for the first time and registering as a representative with a FINRA member firm. Fingerprints are required as part of the initial Form U4 filing and background check process.
Registered representatives moving from one member firm to another who are required to submit updated fingerprints as part of the transfer and re-registration process with the new sponsoring firm.
Supervisory and principal-level individuals at broker-dealer firms required to complete FINRA fingerprinting as part of their own registration or as part of the firm's overall compliance process.
Financial firms that need to coordinate fingerprinting for multiple employees simultaneously — new hires, transfers, or compliance renewals. We schedule group appointments to process all registrants efficiently.
Investment adviser representatives registering at the state or federal level who are required to provide fingerprints as part of the adviser registration and background check requirements.
Individuals directed by their firm's compliance department or legal counsel to complete fingerprinting in connection with any FINRA regulatory requirement, disciplinary matter, or background review.
Most FINRA fingerprinting appointments take 15–20 minutes. Accuracy and quality are prioritized at every step to minimize the chance of rejection.
Book online or call (816) 442-0295. If your firm has provided specific instructions, a CRD number, or a reference form, have those ready. Calling ahead lets us confirm any firm-specific requirements before you arrive — preventing issues at submission.
We verify your government-issued photo ID and collect all required applicant information — full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and any firm-provided reference numbers. We review your firm's instructions at this stage to ensure all fields are completed correctly from the start.
Using professional fingerprinting ink and technique, we roll all ten fingerprints onto the FD-258 card. FINRA submissions require heightened attention to rolling technique, ink coverage, and ridge legibility. We work carefully to capture clean, complete impressions on every finger.
Every completed FD-258 card is reviewed under proper lighting for ridge clarity, complete impressions, and correct field information before you leave our office. If any print or field does not meet quality standards, we redo it on the spot — there is no extra charge for a redo.
You leave with completed, quality-reviewed FD-258 cards ready to submit. Whether you deliver them to your sponsoring firm or submit them directly as instructed by your compliance department, the cards are prepared and ready to go. We do not submit to FINRA on your behalf.
FINRA submissions have less room for error than most fingerprint applications. We take that seriously — proper technique, accurate fields, and quality review on every card.
Every FD-258 card is inspected for ridge clarity, complete impressions, and correct identifier fields before you walk out. If anything needs to be redone, we do it on the spot at no extra charge.
We always use the current, accepted FD-258 card revision for FINRA submissions. Outdated or incorrect card versions can cause automatic rejection — we stay current on accepted formats.
Different sponsoring firms have different requirements for how cards should be prepared and labeled. We follow your firm's instructions precisely — bring whatever your compliance department has provided.
Firms needing multiple registrants fingerprinted can schedule a single coordinated appointment. We process each individual separately with their own completed, reviewed cards — efficient for compliance timelines.
If your firm prefers on-site fingerprinting at your office, we offer mobile service across the Kansas City metro. We bring all equipment and materials — your registrants stay at their desks until it's their turn.
If a previous FINRA submission was rejected due to fingerprint quality, bring the rejection notice. We'll prepare new cards with direct attention to the cited reason — and review them carefully before you leave.
More questions? Call (816) 442-0295 and we'll answer in two minutes.
Appointments available Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM and Saturday 10AM–3PM. Cards reviewed before you leave.
8101 E. Bannister Rd · Kansas City, MO 64134 · Cost: $60–$99 based on services needed
