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Fingerprinting locations in Montgomery County

21 fingerprinting locations across 9 cities. See them on the map.

First time getting fingerprinted? Most locations here can handle school volunteer, employment and licensing checks — bring the request form from whoever asked, plus photo ID. What to bring · How the whole thing works

Fees and hours can change. Always confirm when you call. This data is updated periodically from public sources.

All locations in Montgomery County

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About electronic fingerprinting in Montgomery County

Most people getting fingerprinted in Montgomery County for electronic fingerprinting purposes are volunteering at a school, starting a new job, applying for a professional licence, or being cleared as a caregiver or foster parent.

Rolling fees in Montgomery County aren't published for every listing here — call the location for its current price before you visit. On top of that, expect the state CJIS portion (varies by check type — see CJIS for the current schedule) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included.

Silver Spring has the most options at 7 locations, but 8 other cities have at least one.

Whatever you're getting fingerprinted for, bring the the authorization or reason details from whoever asked for your background check, plus valid photo ID from whoever asked, plus valid photo ID. Fees and hours in Montgomery County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.

Jump straight to the busiest cities in Montgomery County: Electronic fingerprinting in Silver Spring · Electronic fingerprinting in Rockville · Electronic fingerprinting in Bethesda. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.

Montgomery County Electronic fingerprinting — questions

What's the electronic fingerprinting fee in Montgomery County?

Most locations here don't publish a rolling fee — call ahead for the current price. On top of whatever the location charges, expect the state CJIS portion (varies by check type — see CJIS for the current schedule) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included.

Do I need an appointment in Montgomery County?

None of the Montgomery County listings here publish an appointment policy, so call ahead to ask before you go.

What do I need to bring?

The the authorization or reason details from whoever asked for your background check, plus valid photo ID from whoever asked for the background check, plus one valid photo ID (driver's licence, state ID, passport, or military ID). Bring a payment method the location accepts — most take cards but some are cash-only.

How long do electronic fingerprinting results take?

Usually usually a few business days; results go to the agency that requested the check. The result goes straight to whoever asked for the check — not to you.