Fingerprint Card Requests
Fingerprint cards should only be submitted if you reside outside of California or are unable to obtain live scan services in California.
Fingerprint Card Instructions:
- Obtain two (2) fingerprint cards (FD-258) directly from your local law enforcement agency, authorized agency, or by contacting the Board by email at paboard@dca.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 561-8780. When submitting requests by email, please include your name and address. Fingerprint cards are typically mailed within 1-3 business days.
- Complete all areas on both cards as indicated in the example.
- Visit a local law enforcement agency, or authorized agency, to be fingerprinted. The fingerprint impressions must be distinct from each other as DOJ/FBI may reject fingerprint cards containing identical impressions.
- Mail the completed fingerprint cards to the Board for processing. DO NOT FOLD THE CARDS.
- If not previously submitted, include the fingerprint card processing fee ($49) with your fingerprint cards.
Fingerprint cards are submitted to the DOJ/FBI for processing on a weekly basis. The results of your background check are electronically transmitted to the Board within 2-4 weeks.