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Fingerprinting locations

In addition to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, there are other locations across Minnesota that offer fingerprinting for civil background checks. The processes and fees may differ from location to location. Contact the local agency to learn about their requirements.

Twin Cities Metro Area locations

LocationPhone number
Anoka County Jail763-422-7500
Carver County Sheriff's Office952-361-1145
Dakota County Sheriff’s Office651-438-4805
Hennepin County Public Safety Facility612-348-5112
Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center651-266-9585
Scott County Sheriff’s Office952-496-8300
Sherburne County Jail763-765-3853
Stearns County Sheriff’s Office320-259-3700
Washington County Sheriff’s Office651-430-7600
Wright County Law Enforcement Center763-684-2384
Mobile Electronic – Bloomington (digital)952-595-5800
Certified Fingerprints - Edina612-760-2327
DHS Background Studies651-431-6620

Greater Minnesota locations

Location Phone number
Beltrami County Court Security218-333-4087
Blue Earth County Justice Center507-304-4830
Carlton County Jail218-384-4560
Cook County Sheriff’s Office218-387-3030
Crow Wing County Judicial Center218-822-7050
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office507-635-6200
Douglas County Jail320-762-2139
Hubbard County Jail218-732-2512
Kandiyohi County Jail320-214-6700
Otter Tail County Law Enforcement Center218-998-8576
Polk County Sheriff’s Office218-470-8144
Renville County Jail320-523-3600
Steele County Detention CenterWalk-in only
St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office218-726-2372
(Yellow Medicine) Clarkfield Police Department320-669-7322