FAQ’s

An FBI Criminal History Summary, also known as an FBI report, rap sheet, or Police Clearance Certificate, summarizes felony criminal arrest and conviction records submitted from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and over 3,000 counties. This report can be requested either by submitting fingerprints electronically through live scan fingerprinting or by submitting ink fingerprint cards to the FBI in Clarksburg, WV. Budget Fingerprinting is staffed with professionally trained fingerprint technicians utilizing highly secure and advanced state-of-the-art technology to ensure that you receive the quickest and best quality results.

The FBI Criminal History Identity Summary is generated from the fingerprint based criminal record check conducted using the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) which searches the National Criminal History Repository database. If records exist, a detailed report, including information retained by the FBI in connection to a felony arrest, such as arresting agency name, date of arrest, the arrest charge, and the disposition of the arrest, if known by the FBI, is included in the report most commonly known as a “rap sheet.”

No, law enforcement agencies will not transmit fingerprints electronically to any state agency or to the FBI for you. Only private approved vendors like Budget Fingerprinting can provide this type of service for you.

Live Scan is inkless electronic (also known as digital) fingerprinting. The applicant’s fingerprints are electronically transmitted to an approved FBI Channeler to obtain a Criminal History Identity Summary. Live scan is cleaner and more accurate than the traditional ink and roll process. Budget Fingerprinting can also transmit to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and to FINRA.

The Live Scan technology replaces the process of recording fingerprints using ink on fingerprint cards. Digitizing the fingerprint images enables service providers like Budget Fingerprinting to electronically transmit fingerprints to an FBI approved Channeler in a matter of seconds, instead of days spent sending hard copy FD-258 fingerprint cards through the mail and then waiting weeks for those fingerprint cards to be manually processed. Budget Fingerprinting offers both live scan and ink fingerprint card services. Ink fingerprinting is still required in many states, mostly for professional licensure requirements or for Immigration when an applicant is not currently a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

People who need an FBI criminal history report sooner than later (hours vs. days). Reports are for personal review to ensure accurate information reporting or to review prior to applying for job positions that will require a fingerprint background check, for foreign adoptions, for foreign travel or international work visas, to establish residency and live in another country, for student visas, for attorney requests for court related matters, or to challenge errors and inaccurate information. Live scans transmitted to Florida and FINRA are also received by those agencies immediately upon transmission.

The live scan process helps in avoiding many of the problems associated with ink fingerprinting, such as smudging, smearing, and over or under inking. Live Scan fingerprints are transmitted directly to an approved FBI Channeler which helps you obtain an FBI criminal history report lightening fast as opposed to waiting up to 2 weeks for a manually generated report after mailing ink fingerprint cards to the FBI. Live scans transmitted to Florida and FINRA are also received by those agencies immediately upon transmission.

Obtaining your FBI report is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Call us at 214-529-8157 to schedule an appointment.
2. Get fingerprinted at our technologically advanced digital live scan station for electronic transmission in about 10 minutes.
3. Receive a copy of your official FBI report within a few hours or less. The entire process is very quick and simple. Call us at 214-529-8157 now!

Yes. The FBI requires any person requesting a live scan fingerprint criminal history report transmitted through an FBI Channeler must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the U.S. If not, then ink fingerprint cards are required for manual processing by the FBI. You are not required to be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident for Florida or FINRA live scans.

A Notary Public is a public official commissioned by the state who notarizes documents by witnessing a person's ID and signature to a document, contract, Affidavit, final Will and Testament, or other types of documents, and who can also administer and take oaths and affirmations. Although Notaries are public officials, they are not paid by the government.

Unfortunately, no. Currently the Texas Department of Public Safety has a contract only with Identogo, also known as Morpho Trust, to provide this service for you. If you are required to obtain electronic fingerprinting with “F.A.S.T.” form instructions, you will need to schedule an online appointment at www.identogo.com.

Yes. We are certified and authorized to complete state licensure fingerprinting for most states and for FBI criminal background reports. We can use traditional black ink or transfer digital fingerprints onto the cards for you. We are able to transmit by electronic live scan to Florida and FINRA.

Most often, only 10 minutes per person. Quick and simple!

Most often we can see you the same day you call or by the next day. It is best to schedule an appointment as far in advance as you can to ensure that you get scheduled for the day and time of your preference. Call 214-529-8157 to schedule an appointment.

Bring government issued picture identification, such as a driver’s license or State ID, Open or Concealed Carry Permit, Military ID, Alien Registration Card, U.S. Permanent Resident card, or Passport.

Be sure to wash your hands very thoroughly with warm water and dish washing liquid. We need to ensure that you have washed off oils and soil prior to fingerprinting. Light use of hand lotion will also help enhance fingerprint ridge detail. If you have dry skin or low ridge detail, use a good skin healing lotion for a few days prior to your fingerprinting appointment.

Yes. We charge a trip fee for our time traveling, time away from the office, fuel, and added wear and tear on our vehicles. The travel charge varies depending on your distance from Irving, TX.