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Fingerprinting minors

  • Minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 
  • Minors aged 16-18 who possess a valid driver’s license or state identification card can be printed without being accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Minors under age 18 requirements

There must be a clear paper trail linking the adult to the minor. The accompanying adult must provide valid legal documents to show proof of guardianship:

  • Minor’s birth certificate
  • Adoption paperwork
  • Foster care paperwork
  • Other legal documents

The provided documents must include the accompanying adult’s name.

  • The adult must provide a valid government-issued photo identification.
  • If the adult’s name differs from the one on the minor’s documents, proof of name changes is required. This can include the following:
    • Adult’s birth certificate
    • Marriage licenses
    • Divorce decrees
    • Other legal documents