Fingerprinting services can be scheduled by appointment at South Sound 911’s public counter. Photo identification is required (driver license, passport, etc.) at the time of service. Fingerprinting for a new/original concealed pistol license application is included in the application process and does not require a separate appointment.
The public counter provides inkless (digitally scanned) fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card provided by our office. If you require ink fingerprints you will need to contact another fingerprinting service provider.
Fee change effective October 1, 2026: FBI fingerprint processing fees for Pierce County and City of Tacoma business license applicants will increase by $3. Appointments scheduled for October 1 or later will be charged the new rate.
Need to reschedule an existing appointment?
Login online to reschedule your fingerprint appointment. You will need your order number, the email address you provided for the application, and password. (Use the password reset function if you do not know or remember your password.)
Fees
- First fingerprint card – $10 (each additional card – $3)
- Firearm Dealer License printing – $10
- Firearm Dealer Employee printing – $31
- Pierce County and City of Tacoma business license applicants – $43 ($46 effective October 1, 2026)
- Pierce County and City of Lakewood contractors/vendors – $31
- South Sound 911 contractors/vendors – $31
Fingerprint appointments scheduled online will incur a non-refundable $5.50 convenience fee and a credit card processing fee (varies depending on cost of transaction).
Receiving your Fingerprints
In most instances, South Sound 911 cannot send fingerprints electronically; the completed FD-258 fingerprint card will be provided to you. It is your responsibility to submit the fingerprint card(s) to the requesting agency or business and obtain the proper ORI (a 9-digit originating agency identifier assigned by the FBI).
If you think you may need additional fingerprint cards in the future, please purchase additional cards at your appointment. Fingerprints are not kept on file, so we are unable to reproduce copies at a later date for future purchase.
“Rejected” Fingerprints
If the fingerprints you obtained from South Sound 911 are rejected by the requesting authority, you can visit our office during business hours and we will retake your fingerprints at no charge. Please bring documentation showing your fingerprints were rejected. We do not issue refunds for rejected fingerprints.
While digital fingerprints usually give clearer images, they can sometimes be rejected or marked as “unclassifiable” for different reasons. Very smooth or dry skin, or those with “worn” fingertip ridges are more difficult to print. The best thing you can do to reduce the chances of having your fingerprints rejected is to moisturize. This will reduce dryness and help skin ridges heal. However, please refrain from using lotion the same day you are fingerprinted. Lotion has great benefits with long-term use, but may leave a residue on fingertips which make the printing process more challenging.