Fingerprinting services

BCA fingerprinting services available by appointment only

To request an appointment for fingerprinting services at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), please call 651-793-2410.

What to bring to the appointment

When you come to the BCA to be printed, be sure to bring the following items:

Identification: Bring a valid government-issued photo identification. Here are some examples:
- State-issued driver's license
- State-issued identification
- Passport
- U.S. active duty, retiree or reservist military identification card
If your ID is expired, remember to bring your renewal slip or you will not be able to get fingerprinted.
Fee: The fee is $10 per fingerprint card. You can pay by cash, personal check or money order/cashier check. If you pay by check, make the check payable to the BCA.
Documents: If you were provided background check documents, please bring them to your appointment.

The BCA provides official fingerprint cards approved by the FBI (also called FD-258 cards) or, if provided by your employer, you can bring your own card.

Once you are fingerprinted, you will receive a copy of your fingerprint card. The BCA does not provide or submit electronic versions of fingerprint cards.

Other locations for fingerprinting

There are other locations across Minnesota where you can be fingerprinted for civil background checks.