While Live Scan electronic fingerprinting is the Florida standard, many federal agencies, out-of-state licensing boards, immigration authorities, and international institutions still require traditional ink fingerprint cards — most commonly the FBI Form FD-258. Palm Beach County Apostille and Notary Services provides professional ink fingerprinting services at our West Palm Beach location, capturing prints on standard fingerprint cards for all federal, out-of-state, and international purposes throughout Palm Beach County.
Our West Palm Beach fingerprinting center provides ink fingerprinting on all standard fingerprint card formats — FBI Form FD-258, state-issued fingerprint cards, and custom cards provided by the requesting agency. We use professional ink and application techniques to produce high-quality prints that minimize rejection rates from federal agencies and out-of-state licensing boards.
Ink fingerprinting captures your prints on a physical fingerprint card using fingerprint ink applied with a professional roller. Each finger is rolled across a designated box on the card, and plain impressions are taken for all four fingers simultaneously. Our West Palm Beach technicians use proper technique to maximize print quality. Completed cards are returned to you for mailing to the requesting agency, or we can advise on submission procedures.
Visit our West Palm Beach fingerprinting center with your fingerprint card (FD-258 or provided by your agency) and valid photo ID
Our technician applies professional fingerprint ink and carefully rolls each fingerprint onto the card
Completed cards are returned to you — clean, clear, and ready for submission to your requesting agency
Ink fingerprint cards are still the required format for many federal background check purposes — FBI Identity History Summary requests, immigration applications, federal employment, international apostille submissions, and many out-of-state professional licensing boards that have not adopted electronic submission. Our West Palm Beach fingerprinting center provides accurate, clean ink fingerprinting that meets federal and out-of-state submission standards.
We serve individuals throughout West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and all of Palm Beach County who need ink fingerprint cards for any federal, out-of-state, or international purpose. Multiple card sets can be completed in a single appointment when more than one submission is needed.
Ink fingerprint cards are required when the requesting agency does not accept electronic Live Scan submissions. This is common for FBI Identity History Summary requests for immigration and apostille purposes, many out-of-state professional licensing boards, federal agency applications, and international purposes. Our West Palm Beach team advises on which format your specific agency requires.
The FBI requires Form FD-258 — the standard two-card fingerprint form — for Identity History Summary requests submitted by mail. Our West Palm Beach center fingerprints on FD-258 cards, which we have available if you do not already have cards from your requesting agency.
Most agencies require one set (two cards) per submission. If you need to submit to multiple agencies — for example, both an out-of-state licensing board and the FBI — you will need separate card sets for each. Our West Palm Beach technician can complete multiple sets in one appointment.
Ink card rejections are typically due to print quality. Our West Palm Beach technicians use professional technique to minimize rejection rates. If your card is rejected, bring it back and we will re-fingerprint you at no charge.
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