Records Unit personnel provide applicant fingerprinting services to the public during a set schedule. During these hours, fingerprints are done on a first-come/first-serve basis. Services are unavailable on University Holidays and during University closures. Appointments may be made for large groups by calling 301-405-5758 or 301-405-5720.
Fingerprint Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ONLY
You must bring:
- Your own BLANK fingerprint cards
- Government issued photo ID like a driver’s license or US passport
- Payment
Cost and Accepted Payment:
We accept payment in the form of Credit Card, EXACT Cash, Money Order, or Check made payable to "University of Maryland".
$ 12.00 for the first two cards (per person)
$ 6.00 for each additional card
University affiliated individuals bring UM ID:
$ 10.00 for the first two cards (per person)
$ 5.00 for each additional card
We require BLANK federal applicant or Maryland state applicant fingerprint cards. If you have filled out your cards or have out-of-state or other unusual cards we can ink print you for an additional fee.
$20.00 for the first two cards (per person)
$10.00 for each additional card
LiveScan and Ink Printing:
UMDPS utilizes a LiveScan digital fingerprint image scanner for applicant printing services. When you arrive at the police station, you will be asked to fill out our Fingerprint Information Form. The applicant’s information and fingerprints are printed onto the cards you provide.
Ink printing is available for applicant cards from other states or for cards which the applicant has already written their information on. Ink printing may take longer to complete.
Hands should be clean, without bandages or broken skin. If you have an injury that prevents you from rotating your arm or wrist, please wait until you can do so.
During the winter season or if you have especially dry hands, using water-based lotion prior to fingerprinting can help.
Without a wait or exceptional circumstances, fingerprinting should take about 10-15 minutes. After printing and signing your fingerprint cards, they will be returned to you so you can mail them in for the background check or return them to your employer.
This service is first-come first-served. Every attempt is made to ensure the quality of the image. Please give yourself a large window of time to be fingerprinted, in the event of high volume or exceptional circumstances.
Directions:
The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety building is located east of Baltimore Ave. from the main campus.
From the Beltway:
Exit at College Park on southbound Rt. 1 (Baltimore Ave.). After passing the main entrance to campus (Campus Dr.), the next traffic signal will be at the intersection of Rossborough Ln. Take a left; the police department is on the corner.
From DC and points south:
Get on northbound Rt. 1. After passing the Maryland Book Exchange on your right, the next intersection is Rossborough Ln., make a right.
Parking is located across Rossborough Ln. from the police department. There are limited short-term visitor spaces and parking meters. You may park in the permit lot (Lot K) after 4 p.m.
Additional Information:
We are not able to provide fingerprinting services for Immigration and Naturalization (INS) purposes.
We do not provide fingerprint cards. If you have not been given cards, we cannot fingerprint you. You will either need to get cards from the person/agency requesting your background check or be fingerprinted at another agency that does provide cards.
Other agencies providing applicant services: Fingerprint Service Hours for Prince George’s County *Contact agency first, as hours, prices, and other details may have changed.
We do not perform Criminal History Clearance. If you need a certified letter along with your background check, you will need to go to a Maryland State Police barrack for this service.
More Questions?
For any questions, concerns, or for special needs (ex: printing large groups) contact Ashlee Parker @ 301-405-5758 or Deanna Renner @ 301-405-5720.
