Public Fingerprinting

We are open for business 24 hour a day/7 days a week, including holidays.

 

How much does it cost?

The cost for the public fingerprinting service is $15. If you do not supply a fingerprint card there is an additional $1.00 charge per card. Cash or checks made payable to the “Hennepin County Sheriff's Office” are accepted. If paying in cash, you must have exact change. No credit cards will be accepted.

 

Who can be fingerprinted?

Anybody who needs to be. We will fingerprint for adoptions, job applications, identification, immigration and any other reason.

 

What do I need to bring with me?

- A valid driver’s license, state issued photo I.D. card or passport.

- The required blank fingerprint card(s). If you were not given a blank card, we can provide a basic fingerprint card for an additional charge of $1 per card. Do not fill out or sign the fingerprint card before you arrive.

 

Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Statute, Section 13.87, fingerprints are considered private data. Fingerprint cards can only be given to the subject of the fingerprints or to a governmental entity.