Request your fingerprints
Certain organisations, both in the UK and abroad, may ask you to provide your fingerprints for security purposes.
Find out which organisations and in which circumstances we can help.
Advice tool
I need to provide my fingerprints to do business with, or work in, the US but it is not for a single job or profession
Thank you. To make an appointment, please complete our quick and simple online form. Click 'start' below to begin.
Average completion time: two minutes
Appointment times
Appointments are about 30 minutes long and are available at 10am or 10:30am, Monday to Friday.
Bookings are strictly by appointment only.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring with you:
- a valid passport, or
- a full photo driving licence
If your passport is being held by the Home Office, we can accept a photocopy of your passport ID page together with an officially stamped letter. You can also ask for your passport to be released from the Home Office for 24 hours.
We usually provide the fingerprint forms, however certain countries may require their own specific forms. As you need clearance for the US, you may need to get these forms before your visit and give them to the Fingerprints Office.
How much does it cost?
One set of fingerprints: £97.32.
Each additional set/thumb print only: £48.60.
Prices include VAT.
The following countries are exempt from paying VAT:
- Canada
- Fiji
- Japan
- Nigeria
- St Vincent & the Grenadines
- United Arab Emirates
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
For these countries one set of fingerprints costs £81.10 and £40.50 for each additional set/thumb print only.
This service is online payment only. You will receive an email about your booking with a link to make your online payment.
Please note: Your appointment is not confirmed until you have made payment.