Securities, banking & insurance · Kansas City
Financial Services & FINRA Fingerprinting Kansas City
FD-258 fingerprinting for FINRA Form U4 registrants, broker-dealers, banks, executives, insurance and other financial professionals. Accurate, reviewed before you leave, and available in-office, as a group session or at your firm.
- Banks & insurance
- FD-258 cards
- Form U4 & U5
- Group & mobile
Quick facts
- 150+Five-star Google reviews
- 5+Years serving Kansas City
- MO + KSMissouri & Kansas coverage
- FD-258 ink fingerprint cards on the current revision
- Required fields completed per FINRA guidelines
- Every card reviewed for print quality before you leave
- Individual & group registrant appointments
- In-office & mobile fingerprinting options
- FD-258 fingerprinting: $45, $20 each additional card
About this service
FINRA fingerprinting for securities professionals
FINRA 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.
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.
What to bring
- Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
- Any forms or instructions provided by your sponsoring firm or compliance department
- CRD number or reference number if provided by your firm
What you receive
- FD-258 cards on the current accepted revision, completed to FINRA submission standards
- All required identifier fields correctly filled in per your firm’s instructions
- Every card reviewed for ridge clarity and legibility before you leave
- Ready to submit to your sponsoring firm or directly as instructed
Service scope
What we do, and what we don’t
We provide the fingerprinting portion of your FINRA submission. Understanding the scope helps you prepare correctly and avoid delays.
What we do
- Capture ink fingerprints on the current FD-258 card revision accepted for FINRA submissions
- Complete all required applicant identifier fields per FINRA and firm guidelines
- Follow sponsor or firm-provided instructions for card preparation
- Review every card for ridge clarity and legibility before you leave
- Redo any card that does not meet quality standards, at no extra charge
- Accommodate individual and multiple registrant appointments
- Offer mobile fingerprinting at your firm’s office if needed
What we don’t do
Submit fingerprints to FINRA on your behalf, you or your firm handles submission
Control FINRA processing, review or approval timelines
Provide compliance decisions, licensing guidance or legal advice
Complete Form U4 or Form U5 registration paperwork
Access or verify your CRD record or registration status
Who needs this service
Financial professionals who need fingerprinting
If your sponsoring firm, employer, regulator or compliance department has directed you to complete fingerprinting, these are the most common situations we handle.
What to expect
The FINRA fingerprinting process
Most appointments take 15–20 minutes. Accuracy and quality are prioritized at every step to minimize the chance of rejection.
Book your appointment & confirm requirements
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.
Identity verification & intake
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 so all fields are completed correctly from the start.
Ink fingerprint capture on FD-258 cards
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.
Quality review before you leave
Every completed card is reviewed under proper lighting for ridge clarity, complete impressions and correct field information. If any print or field does not meet quality standards, we redo it on the spot, no extra charge.
Cards in hand, submit per your firm’s instructions
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 ready to go. We do not submit to FINRA on your behalf.
Appointment checklist
- Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
- Firm or sponsor instructions, if provided
- CRD number or reference number, if applicable
- Social Security number for field completion
- Allow 15–20 minutes for the appointment
Preparation
- Avoid moisturizer or lotion on hands for 1–2 hours before your appointment
- Wash and dry hands normally before arriving
- Bring all firm instructions even if they seem basic, field requirements vary by firm
- If your previous submission was rejected, bring the rejection notice
For firms & executives
Group sessions, mobile visits and multi-state licensing
From a single new registrant to an onboarding class or an executive team, we fit fingerprinting around your firm’s schedule across Missouri and Kansas.
Group sessions for firms
Onboarding a class of new representatives or a branch team? Book a coordinated session at our office. Each person is processed separately with their own reviewed cards.
Mobile service for executives
We bring the equipment to your office or boardroom anywhere in the KC metro and across Missouri and Kansas by arrangement. Group pricing is quoted in writing before we book, based on headcount, card types and location.
Registering in several states
Our digital print-to-card system can capture your fingerprints once and produce multiple FD-258 or agency-specific cards when permitted by the receiving agency.
- PricingIndividual appointments
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FD-258 fingerprinting (FINRA and most financial applications)
$45, $20 each additional card. Cards and mailing envelope supplied.
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Multi-state print-to-card
$60, $25 each additional printed card, for applicants needing cards for several states or regulators.
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FBI Identity History Summary Electronic Submission
$90. See FBI background checks.
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Group and mobile sessions
Group pricing is quoted in writing before we book, based on headcount, card types and location. Ongoing firm programs: see corporate fingerprinting.
Where we serve. We are based at 8101 E. Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134 and serve financial firms across the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line, with mobile service elsewhere in Missouri and Kansas by arrangement.
Not sure what your firm or regulator needs?
Check your requirements before you book
Send us your agency instructions, ORI number, application requirements or fingerprint request. We’ll help you identify the correct fingerprinting method before your appointment.
Why Midwest Identity Services
Why securities professionals trust us for FINRA fingerprinting
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.
Quality reviewed before you leave
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.
Current FD-258 card revision
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.
Firm instructions followed
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.
Group registrant scheduling
Firms needing multiple registrants fingerprinted can schedule a single coordinated appointment. We process each individual separately with their own completed, reviewed cards.
Mobile service available
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.
Rejection redo support
If a previous FINRA submission was rejected due to fingerprint quality, bring the rejection notice. We will prepare new cards with direct attention to the cited reason.
FINRA fingerprinting FAQ
Frequently asked questions
More questions? Call (816) 442-0295 and we will answer in two minutes.
Why does FINRA require fingerprinting?
FINRA requires fingerprinting as part of its background check process for securities industry professionals. Under FINRA Rule 3110(e), member firms must investigate the background of associated persons, and fingerprinting is required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for certain categories of personnel. The fingerprints are used to check criminal history records through the FBI.
Do you fingerprint bank employees, executives and insurance professionals too?
Yes. Beyond FINRA registrants, we fingerprint bank and credit union staff, executives and board members, insurance producers and other financial professionals. Requirements differ by employer and regulator: some accept FD-258 cards, others require electronic submission through a specific vendor. Send us your instructions and we will confirm the correct method before your appointment.
Do you submit fingerprints to FINRA on my behalf?
No. We provide the completed FD-258 fingerprint cards only. Submission to FINRA is handled by you, your sponsoring firm or your compliance department, following the instructions they have provided. We do not submit on your behalf, control processing timelines or have access to FINRA’s systems.
How many FD-258 cards do I need for FINRA?
Most FINRA submissions require two FD-258 fingerprint cards per individual. However, some firms or situations may require additional copies. Check with your sponsoring firm or compliance department before your appointment and let us know when you book so we prepare accordingly.
What does FINRA fingerprinting cost?
FINRA fingerprinting uses FD-258 cards: $45, plus $20 for each additional card. Cards and a mailing envelope are supplied. Mobile appointments add a travel fee quoted before booking, and we confirm all costs before your appointment begins.
What information do I need to have ready for the appointment?
You will need your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and any firm-provided reference numbers or CRD numbers. Also bring your valid government-issued photo ID and any instructions or forms provided by your sponsoring firm or compliance department.
Can my firm schedule fingerprinting for several registrants at once?
Yes. We accommodate coordinated appointments for multiple registrants from the same firm, either at our office or via mobile service at your firm’s location. Each individual is processed separately with their own completed, reviewed FD-258 cards. Firms with ongoing hiring can also set up a corporate fingerprinting program.
Do you offer mobile fingerprinting at our office or for our executives?
Yes. We offer mobile fingerprinting at firm offices across the Kansas City metro, and elsewhere in Missouri and Kansas by arrangement. It is particularly useful for executives and for firms coordinating several registrants. Group pricing is quoted in writing before we book, based on headcount, card types and location. Read about mobile fingerprinting for executives.
I am registering in more than one state. Do I need to be fingerprinted for each one?
Not always. Our digital print-to-card system can capture your fingerprints once and produce multiple FD-258 or agency-specific cards when permitted by the receiving agency. Multi-state print-to-card is $60, plus $25 for each additional printed card. See multi-state fingerprinting.
My previous FINRA submission was rejected, can you help?
Yes. Bring the rejection notice when you come in, it will cite the specific reason the submission was rejected. We will prepare new FD-258 cards with direct attention to the cited issue, whether that is poor ridge clarity, incorrect field completion or card handling problems. We review every card before you leave.
Book your FINRA fingerprinting today
Appointments available 24/7. Cards reviewed before you leave.
8101 E. Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134 · FD-258 $45, $20 each additional card