Background checks are often required for jobs, volunteering opportunities, passport applications, internships, or government related endeavors. These checks may require a copy of your fingerprints for security measures. Services are for INK prints only and is only for City of Boston Residents.
Ink fingerprinting appointments are available by appointment ONLY. Please schedule your appointment at:
https://boston-scheduling.as.me/InkFingerprinting
Hours for Ink fingerprints are:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 am – 11:30 - 1:00 – 2:30pm
Services can be obtained at the:
Boston Police Headquarters
Licensing Division/ Public Service Unit 1st Floor
One Schroeder Plaza,
Boston, MA 02120
Main Phone: 617-343-4633
Fax #: 617-343-5106
Pricing is $5.00 per card.
MUST BE A CITY OF BOSTON RESIDENT
Proof of resident is required, Accepting the following only:
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Massachusetts Driver’s License,
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Current Lease agreement or
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Current Massachusetts utility bill identify your name and address.
No other proof will be accepted
Individuals will be printed by a BPD staff member
Please note: Boston Police Department can provide you with print cards-we do have cards on hand if needed. In most cases, the agency requesting fingerprints will provide a card.