Fingerprint Card
Instrument Reference Number
HPDIVU1001
Areas of Interest
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Not Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
$10.00
Processing Time
1 business day
About
The Houston Police Department’s Identity Verification Unit provides FBI fingerprint cards for local, state, and national background information. Fingerprint cards are only available in ink.
Electronic fingerprint requests should be applied for with a private fingerprinting service or company.
Conditions and Exceptions
A "set of fingerprints" is considered one fingerprint card. Applicants with warrants will be arrested on site.
Apply What you need
- Government-issued ID with a photo or a valid passport with a photo
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card
Apply in Person Steps
- Bring the completed application, supporting documents and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and make your way to the basement.
- Scan your ticket at the reception desk to activate your place in line. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Payment is made at the Cashier Station on the first floor.