Face masks are required – we reserve the right to refuse service to any parties not wearing a face mask. Masks will not be provided.
The Topeka Police Department offers fingerprinting services on Thursdays from 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. as staffing allows. No services will be offered on city holidays and only one person can be scheduled per appointment.
Any individual seeking fingerprinting services must schedule an appointment here: Security guards, alarm agents, etc. must make arrangements with their company representative to make an appointment.
If you need fingerprinted for your Conceal Carry License, please contact the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department at 785-251-2200 to make an appointment.
The Topeka Police Department fingerprinting service hours will be changing effective immediately.
Recent increases in fingerprinting needs have placed a burden on the department’s ability to provide emergency services and follow-up, so the department is asking the community’s support in establishing specific fingerprinting service hours to help alleviate this burden. Customers needing general fingerprinting services are asked to visit our website and make an appointment. Schedule An Appt
These services will only be offered on Thursdays from 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. as staffing allows. Please note: no services will be offered on city holidays and only one person can be scheduled per fingerprint appointment. Children under 18 cannot be printed without a government issued photo ID.
Those parties who are seeking a license through the city, such as security guards and alarm techs, will need to make arrangements with their company representative to make an appointment.
Fees
The fee for this service is $10 per person. This fee may be paid via cash, check, or credit card. This fee includes the completion of as many fingerprint cards as each individual may require at no additional cost per card.
Items to Bring
- Government-issued ID
- Any fingerprint cards, waivers, instructions and additional paperwork you were given regarding the fingerprinting process from the agency requiring your fingerprints
Any questions can be directed to 785-368-9456.
Be sure to bring any fingerprint cards, waivers, instructions, and/or additional paperwork that you were given regarding the fingerprinting process and the requirements of the agency or company requiring your fingerprints. If you were given fingerprint card(s), you may complete the required informational fields at the top of the card(s) prior to being fingerprinted or you may wait until you get here. A government-issued photo ID must be presented at the time of fingerprinting.
If you were not supplied with fingerprint cards, we have the standard FBI FD-258 fingerprint card and may supply these to paying fingerprint customers at no additional cost. An image of this card may be viewed below. If a different fingerprint card is required, it must be supplied by the individual at the time of fingerprinting.
Individuals who are fingerprinted here are free to take the completed fingerprint cards with them. However, if required, we can mail the fingerprints provided the individual bring an addressed envelope with postage applied. This envelope must be large enough to hold the fingerprint card(s) (8 inches by 8 inches).
Additional questions may be directed to 785-368-9456.
KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) Fingerprinting
Individuals should also be aware that the KBI is providing fingerprinting services, Livescan only. The cost is $10.00, debit or credit card, money order or check only, NO CASH.
This service is available Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. A government issued photo ID is required (DL, ID card, passport or military ID) and you must wear a facemask.
Please call 785-296-4038 to leave a message and they will call you back to set up an appointment.
Other Agencies Offering Fingerprinting Services
- The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office offers fingerprinting for Conceal Carry Licensing. Please contact them at 785-251-2200 to make an appointment.
- The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) also provides fingerprinting serv ices. Please contact them at 785-296-4038 to leave a message and they will return your call to set up an appointment.