FINGERPRINTING
By Appointment ONLY

Fingerprinting Services

Please read these important notes:

  • No walk-ins, appointments only and use the link below.

  • For HQL and permit appointments, schedule two separate appointments.

  • For HQL and permit appointments, use TWO separate fingerprint transaction numbers.

  • The Frederick County Sheriff's Office charges a $20 administrative fee IN ADDITION TO the Criminal Justice Information Services fees associated with these services.

  • Any form of payment and the person presenting payment, names & addresses MUST MATCH the government-issued ID.

  • If you have more than four (4) fingerprint cards, please schedule two (2) back-to-back appointments.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Fingerprinting Hours:

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Monday - Thursday

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Fingerprinting will be CLOSED on county holidays and during weather related closures.

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Inside the lobby of the

Frederick County Law Enforcement Center:

110 Airport Drive East

Frederick, MD

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....what do you need to know?

Citizens must present a valid, state issued identification card.

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The Frederick County Sheriff's Office charges a $20 administrative fee IN ADDITION TO the Criminal Justice Information Services fees associated with these services.

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Each person must pay the required fee associated with the type of background check they are requesting in addition to the administrative fee listed above.

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Four forms of payment will be accepted: cash, credit / debit card, personal check, or money order made payable to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. 

American Express & FCU is NOT accepted.

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Customers must provide a printed (hard copy) of any paperwork associated with their fingerprinting needs.  We cannot accept an image of the paperwork on a cell phone or tablet.

CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF FINGERPRINTING FEES

For more information, call the Fingerprint Information Line 

301-600-4058