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Fingerprinting

Many background checks are required for jobs, volunteering opportunities, passport applications, internships, or government related endeavors. These checks may require a copy of your fingerprints for security measures.

Cost

Pricing will vary depending on the purpose of the fingerprints. If you are a member of a certain organization or group such as the Peace Corps or are a Boston Housing Authority resident, you may be entitled to a cost waiver. 

Process

Individuals with a fingerprinting card will be printed by a BPD staff member or officer. No appointment is necessary. 

Please note: Individuals must bring a fingerprinting card to the police station as they are not provided by BPD. In most cases, the agency requesting fingerprints will provide a card. However, if they do not or an individual is requesting prints for personal records, cards may be obtained from the local FBI branch.

  • Federal Bureau of Investigations
    (617) 742-5533
    1 Center Plaza, Suite #600
    Boston, MA 02108

Services

You may obtain fingerprinting services at the following locations:

  • Mills Fingerprinting Services, Inc
    (617) 720-2524
    50 Congress St., Suite #B2
    Boston, MA 02109

  • Boston Police Headquarters
    (617) 343-4200 Main
    (617) 343-4425 Licensing Division
    1 Schroeder Plaza, Licensing Division
    Boston, MA 02120