Standard FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards prepared to the exact specifications of your requesting agency. Every card reviewed for ridge clarity before you leave — minimizing your risk of rejection.
The FD-258 is the official FBI standard fingerprint card — a physical paper card that captures all ten fingerprints using traditional ink. It has been the universal hard-copy fingerprint format used by federal agencies, the ATF, state licensing boards, courts, and out-of-state agencies for decades.
Unlike Live Scan, which submits fingerprints digitally, the FD-258 card is a tangible document you receive in hand and submit directly to the requesting agency. Many organizations — particularly the ATF, state boards, and foreign consulates — still require this physical format and will not accept an electronic submission in its place.
If your agency, board, or employer has specifically asked for FD-258 fingerprint cards — or if you're filing an ATF application — you need this service. Not sure which one applies to you? Call us and we'll confirm in under two minutes.
If any of these apply to you — FD-258 ink fingerprinting is what you need.
The ATF requires FD-258 ink fingerprinting — not digital Live Scan — for all NFA applications (Form 1, Form 4, Form 5) and FFL Responsible Person submissions (Form 23). Two sets per individual, reviewed and prepared to ATF specifications.
Missouri and Kansas licensing boards across healthcare, real estate, insurance, education, and security require physical FD-258 fingerprinting as part of the license application or renewal process.
Some federal agencies, background check programs, and employment screening processes specifically require physical FD-258 fingerprinting rather than electronic Live Scan submissions.
Missouri residents applying for licenses, employment, or clearances in another state where the requesting state agency requires FD-258 fingerprinting prepared to their specific standards.
Certain embassies, consulates, and international legal processes require physical FD-258 ink fingerprinting rather than electronic submissions for visa, residency, or apostille purposes.
USPS, commercial truck drivers, and certain federal employment and contracting positions require FD-258 fingerprinting as part of the background investigation process.
Most FD-258 appointments take 15–20 minutes from arrival to walking out with completed fingerprints in hand.
Book online or call ahead at (816) 442-0295. For ATF applications or multi-person gun trust submissions, calling ahead is recommended so we can prepare for your specific form type.
We verify your government-issued photo ID and confirm the name of the agency or board you're submitting to. This ensures we complete the required identifier fields on the FD-258 correctly — including your ORI number, reason fingerprinted, and contributing agency name.
Using traditional fingerprinting ink, we roll all ten fingerprints onto both FD-258 forms. We use the correct technique to ensure full ridge coverage and clean, legible impressions — taking care with each finger to avoid smearing, rotation, or pressure errors.
Before you leave, we inspect each completed form under proper lighting to verify ridge clarity, legibility, and correct identifier information. If any print does not meet quality standards, we redo it on the spot — this is done while you are still present and at no additional charge.
You leave with two completed, reviewed FD-258 forms ready to be mailed to your agency or included with your application package. No drying time needed — we allow sufficient set time before packaging.
Submissions prepared incorrectly mean delays, resubmissions, and wasted fees. We inspect every form before you leave to eliminate the most common causes of rejection.
Too much ink, finger movement during rolling, or not allowing adequate drying time. We control ink application carefully and inspect before packaging.
Incorrect rolling speed creates light areas with missing ridge detail. We roll each finger at the proper speed and pressure to capture the full impression.
Missing or incorrect ORI numbers, wrong agency name, or incomplete date of birth. We confirm all fields with you before inking begins.
Fingerprints that fall outside the designated boxes are rejected. We position each finger correctly and reprint any impression that doesn't land cleanly.
Too little ink or dry skin results in faint, unreadable impressions. We apply the correct amount of ink and review ridge clarity under proper lighting before accepting the submission.
Using a non-standard form or an outdated FD-258 version. We always use current, agency-accepted FD-258 forms from approved suppliers.
If your FD-258 submission was rejected by the ATF, a licensing board, or another agency, bring the rejection notice and we will prepare new ones with extra attention to the specific reason cited. Call (816) 442-0295 before coming in so we know what to expect.
We've done this long enough to know exactly what each agency requires — and exactly what a good submission looks like before it leaves our office.
Every completed FD-258 submission is inspected for ridge clarity, correct identifier fields, and proper ink coverage before you walk out. If anything is not right, we redo it on the spot at no additional charge.
We prepare your FD-258 fingerprints to the specific requirements of your requesting agency — whether that's the ATF, a state licensing board, an out-of-state agency, or a foreign embassy. Different agencies have different field requirements, and we know them.
We specialize in ATF fingerprinting for NFA Form 1, Form 4, Form 5, and FFL Form 23. Gun trust multi-trustee groups can be scheduled in a single appointment. We know exactly what the ATF requires.
Book online or call for same-day availability. Most appointments are done in 15–20 minutes. For ATF or group submissions, calling ahead is recommended to ensure we're prepared.
We always use current, approved FD-258 forms from approved suppliers — not outdated versions that may be refused. The form format and version matters, and we stay current with what agencies accept.
Not sure if FD-258 is what you need? Call us before you come in. Tell us your agency and situation and we will confirm the right service, what to bring, and what to expect — in under two minutes.
Still have questions? Call (816) 442-0295 and we'll answer in two minutes.
Appointments available Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM and Saturday 10AM–3PM. Submissions reviewed before you leave.
8101 E. Bannister Rd · Kansas City, MO 64134 · Cost $60–$99 based on services needed
