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SF-87 and FD-258 Fingerprint Card 

Some industries require individuals to obtain a SF-87 or FD-258 fingerprint card for their criminal background check. Some of the industries are: Doctors, Lawyers, Corrections, Crossing Guards, out of state requests, and more.

Steps to obtaining your SF-87 or FD-258 fingerprint card: 

  1. Bring in any paperwork you have regarding your fingerprinting requirements.

  2. R.I. Investigations will review your paperwork as some governments and state agencies require sealing of envelopes, or notarization of documents along with the fingerprinting.

  3. When you fingerprinting session is complete, R.I. Investigations will sign and date the fingerprint cards. Congratulations, you are done!!!!

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FAQs

What is an FD-258 fingerprint card?
The FD-258 is a standard paper fingerprint card used for ink-based criminal background checks, required by certain professions such as doctors, lawyers, corrections officers, and crossing guards, or for specific out-of-state requests.

Does R.I. Investigations offer ink fingerprinting on FD-258 cards?
Yes — in addition to electronic Livescan, R.I. Investigations performs traditional ink fingerprinting on FD-258 (and SF-87) cards and signs and dates the completed cards.

What should I bring for FD-258 fingerprinting?
Bring any documentation related to your fingerprinting requirement. R.I. Investigations reviews your paperwork first, since some agencies require notarization or a sealed envelope in addition to fingerprinting.

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