Out-of-state & international
Fingerprinting across state lines and borders
Whether you're applying to Florida from somewhere else, to another state from Florida, or heading overseas, here's the service you need.
You live outside Florida and need to submit to a Florida agency
Get fingerprinted on FD-258 cards where you live and mail them to us. We submit them to FDLE electronically, so you never travel to Florida.
Card-to-Livescan Conversion: $175
How it worksYou're in Florida and applying to another state or a federal agency
Many agencies outside Florida don't accept Florida Livescan. We roll FD-258 ink cards for you to mail to the agency.
Ink Fingerprint Cards (FD-258): $45 / $65
How it worksYou're moving, working or studying abroad
Most countries ask for an FBI background check, often with an apostille. We handle both.
FBI Background Check: $105Apostille: $150
How it works
Card-to-Livescan conversion by mail
$175 flat, including the state fees for your ORI. Results usually come 1–3 business days after we receive your cards.
Mail your FD-258 cards to:
ACT BiometricsATTN: Card Conversion Department
8358 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 101
Sunrise, FL 33351
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Pay online. The booking is for payment only, so you don't visit our office.
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Get fingerprinted locally on standard FD-258 cards.
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Mail your cards by a trackable method (USPS Priority, FedEx or UPS).
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We digitize your cards and submit them to FDLE and/or your Florida agency.
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You receive your TCN (Transaction Control Number) by email. Results come 1–3 business days after we receive your cards.
Common questions
Where do I get FD-258 cards done locally?
Most local police or sheriff's offices and fingerprinting businesses can roll FD-258 cards. You can download blank cards from the FBI website, or ask us to mail you some.
What is a TCN?
Your Transaction Control Number confirms that your fingerprints were successfully submitted to FDLE. We email it to you once your cards are processed.
Is the mail-in process secure?
Use a trackable shipping method and mail your cards to our Card Conversion Department. We handle all documents confidentially.
How long does an apostille take?
The U.S. Department of State currently takes 5 weeks or more. Processing times are set by the Department of State, not by us, so start as early as you can.
Does my country accept apostilles?
Apostilles are accepted by countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Others may need a different authentication process, so call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
More detail in our guides: card conversion and FBI checks with apostille.
Ready to get fingerprinted?
Book online, call us, or just walk in. Most visits take about 10 minutes.